Dealer Change at the ONJN Table: Lucky Lou Watches the House Reshuffle Its Own Pit Boss
Vlad-Cristian Soare is out and Valentin-Ioan Tomescu takes over ONJN amid scrutiny of Romania’s gambling regulator.
Raked to the Bone: Romania Wants 40% of Your Jackpot — While Its Own Regulators Get Pinched Taking Bribes
Romania's new gambling tax can take up to 40% of large jackpot winnings while the country's gambling regulator faces corruption allegations.
Sunshine, Software, and Suits: Lucky Lou Cracks Open Cyprus's Grand Gambling Blueprint
Cyprus generated €1.33 billion in regulated betting turnover in 2025. Lucky Lou examines country's gambling taxes, B2B licensing, EU tax.
Europe's Gambling Industry Faces a New AML Compliance Era
The EU's AMLA proposes new AML standards for gambling operators, introducing risk-based supervision across Europe's gaming industry.
ONJN Spent the Last Year Cleaning Up Romania’s Gambling Industry
Romania’s ONJN blacklisted 300 gambling sites, launched new player protections, and expanded enforcement powers in 2025-26.
Armenia Gambling Law Reform
Armenia advances a bill to streamline gambling monitoring with real-time oversight, appeals clarity, and court safeguards.
Spelinspektionen Launches Enhanced Supervision of Operators
Spelinspektionen initiates extra supervision to ensure gambling operators meet transparency and compliance requirements in Sweden.
AGCO Fines Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto $120K
Ontario regulator fines Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto $120,000 for failing to detect a dealer collusion scheme.
AG Communications’ £1.4m Fine Directed Towards Safer Gambling
The UKGC fined AG Communications £1.4m for social responsibility and AML breaches, with funds allocated to safer gambling initiatives.
Aspire Global to Pay £1.4M Settlement for Regulatory Failures
Aspire Global faces a £1.4M regulatory settlement after UKGC finds major social responsibility & AML failings.
Audit Reveals ONJN Failed to Monitor Online Operators
A Romanian audit finds ONJN failed to monitor online gambling operators, leading to potential losses in state revenue.
Michigan Regulator Cracks Down on Nine Unlicensed Casinos
The Michigan Gaming Control Board orders nine unlicensed online casinos to cease operations or face legal action.
Spain’s DGOJ Hosts AML Meeting to Strengthen AML Measures
Spain’s DGOJ gathers and host the first meeting with industry and regulatory bodies to enhance anti-money laundering measures in gambling.
NSW Gambling Regulator Intensifies Compliance Crackdown
Liquor & Gaming NSW enforces a compliance crackdown, inspecting 528 venues for adherence to new gambling regulations.
Dutch Gambling Regulator Warns 13 Operators Over Payout Rule Breaches
The Dutch gambling regulator, KSA, has issued warnings to 13 operators for breaching payout rules, demanding immediate compliance.
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.
KSA Enforces Stricter Regulations on Illegal Gambling Machines
The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) is implementing stricter regulations to crack down on illegal gambling machines and ensure compliance.
Ecogra Authorized to Certify Betting Systems in Brazil
Ecogra has been granted authorization by Brazil's SPA to provide certification for betting systems, enhancing Brazil's gambling compliance.
KSA Cracks Down on Illegal Bingo Operations in Dordrecht, Netherlands
Dutch regulator KSA raids an illegal bingo event in Dordrecht, seizing prizes and warning against unauthorized gambling activities
Videoslots Hit with Fine Over AML Lapses by Swedish Regulator
Swedish gambling authority fines Videoslots €760k for AML breaches, but allows the retention of its license amidst improvement efforts.