Danish Gambling Authority Blocks 79 Illegal Gambling Sites
The Danish Gambling Authority intensifies its crackdown on unlicensed gambling, blocking 79 illegal websites to protect consumers.
High Roller Must Pay AU$38M to Star Entertainment
Singaporean high roller Yew Choy Wong ordered to pay AU$38M gambling debt to Star Entertainment, including legal costs and interest.
Wynn Resorts Settles $130M for Money Laundering Allegations
Wynn Resorts pays $130M to settle allegations of conspiring with unlicensed money transmitters to evade financial laws.
Gibraltar Court Orders Former CEO to Pay €2.5M
Gibraltar court orders ex-CEO Karel Mañasco to pay €2.5M to Mansion Group over alleged misappropriation of funds.
Illegal Sports Betting in Massachusetts Remains Steady
Massachusetts legalized sports betting in 2023 to curb illegal gambling. However, recent studies show little impact on the black market.
Bet365 Fined Again in New Jersey for Accepting Bets
Bet365 faces a $33,000 fine in New Jersey for taking bets on past events, highlighting ongoing regulatory challenges.
Suspended Mayor Alice Guo Faces 560-Year Sentence
Alice Guo, former mayor of Bamban, faces 87 money laundering charges, potentially leading to 560 years in prison.
Svenska Spel Hit with SEK 2 Million Fine
Svenska Spel fined SEK 2 million for failing to notify regulators of slot machine relocations at bingo halls.
Flutter to Appeal $330M Aviator Case
Flutter to appeal $330M ruling against Adjarabet in the Aviator lawsuit. Industry faces crucial legal questions.
Aristocrat Sued for Alleged Illegal Gambling Through Social Casino
Aristocrat Leisure faces a lawsuit in Kentucky alleging its social casino games constitute illegal gambling.
Russia's FSB Breaks Up Illegal Gambling Ring in Prison
Russia’s FSB uncovers illegal gambling operation at Novocherkassk prison, organized by a 30-year-old inmate.
Sheila Guo May Be Deported to China
Sheila Guo, sister of suspended Bamban mayor, faces possible deportation to China for obstruction of justice.
Alabama AG Closes Five Illegal Gambling Venues in Selma
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall orders closure of five illegal gambling venues in Selma, targeting slot machines and gaming devices.
Evolution fined by PGCB
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board fines Evolution $7,500 for unauthorized access to its Philadelphia live dealer studio.
VGCCC Fines Tabcorp AU$4.6M for Compliance Violations
VGCCC fines Tabcorp AU$4.6M for breaches in responsible gambling practices and wagering license conditions from 2020 to 2023.
Japan’s NPA Launches First Offshore Gambling Crackdown
Japan’s National Police Agency initiates its first investigation into illegal offshore gambling targeting Japanese citizens.
Bet3000 Reopens German Retail Outlets Amid Regulatory Dispute
Bet3000 wins partial victory in Germany, reopening retail outlets as online operations await judicial review outcome.
Austrian Court Rules Player Must Return Winnings Over Unlicensed Gambling
Austrian court orders player to return winnings in a landmark ruling on unlicensed gambling, challenging legal boundaries.
Entain’s Sportingbet Pursues Legal Action Against Sportingwin Over Trademark Dispute
Entain's Sportingbet files lawsuit against Sportingwin in Malta, claiming trademark infringement. Case to be heard in October.
ACMA Takes Strong Action Against Interactive Gambling Violations
ACMA reports its actions from April to June 2024, investigations, formal warnings, website blocks to combat illegal interactive gambling.
Philippines Investigates Drug War and POGO Links
Philippines launches a multi-committee investigation into drug war and POGO links, involving former President Duterte.
Swedish Regulator Fines Kanon Gaming SEK 7 Million
Swedish gambling regulator fines Kanon Gaming SEK 7 million for failing to implement appropriate duty of care procedures.
Michigan Gaming Board Seizes Illegal Gambling Machines in Saginaw
Michigan Gaming Control Board confiscates illegal slot machines from Saginaw bar, intensifying efforts against unlicensed gambling.
Mastermind Behind MGM Cyberattack Arrested in Spain
The alleged mastermind of the MGM cyberattack, a 22-year-old British national, was arrested in Spain. A Crackdown on Scattered Spider