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Wisconsin State Supreme Court declares Pow’r Up machines unconstitutional

June 15, 2020

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In the American state of Wisconsin and a local man has reportedly lost out in his bid to legally operate a statewide collection of mobile telephone-charging machines that had also allowed users to play a select...

Chinese police clamp down on illegal gambling operation

Adam Morgan

June 8, 2020

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In eastern China and law enforcement officials have reportedly arrested members of a criminal gang over claims they had been responsible for running an illegal syndicate that helped local people to gamble at ca...

Coronavirus caution from Netherlands gambling regulator

Adam Morgan

March 23, 2020

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In the Netherlands and the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) gambling regulator has reportedly announced that unlicensed iGaming operators found guilty of using the current coronavirus pandemic to promote their services...

Netherlands gaming regulator on the lookout for coronavirus opportunism

Adam Morgan

March 18, 2020

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In the Netherlands and the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) gambling regulator has reportedly announced that it will take decisive action against any unlicensed online casino firm who may decide to begin illegally offe...

Cease and desist order issued to 14 illegal gambling operations in Michigan

K Morrison

February 13, 2020

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As part of a collaborative enforcement effort in 2019 between the Michigan Gaming Control Board and Michigan Attorney General's Office targeting illegal gambling operations, 14 businesses in the Great Lakes sta...

Philippines arrests hundreds of suspected illegal iGaming workers

Adam Morgan

December 28, 2019

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Hundreds of Chinese nationals were reportedly arrested by law enforcement officials in the Philippines last week as part of that nation’s continuing crackdown against unlicensed online gaming businesses. Acc...

Rogue operator: Pelican Casino caught using fake slot games from 11 reputable providers

Marie Kelley

October 24, 2019

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For an online casino to be considered reputable, they are to have obtained licensing in the jurisdiction they operate in as well as work with top-quality software providers for their gaming selections. Unfortun...

LeoVegas and Royal Panda subsidiary fined €750,000 for illegal operations in the Netherlands

Marie Kelley

October 14, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Unlicensed Operation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Netherlands

The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) has fined gambling operator LeoVegas and its subsidiary Royal Panda for illegally offering gambling services in the Netherlands. LeoVegas was fined €350,000 while Royal Panda ...

AzartMania.com and GoldenReels.com added to LCB.org blacklist

Adam Morgan

September 12, 2019

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Online casino aficionados are reportedly being advised to avoid the Russia-facing domain at AzartMania.com after it was allegedly found to be utilizing counterfeit software from prominent games developers, Novo...

China to intensify crackdown on illegal online gambling activities

Adam Morgan

August 8, 2019

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Chinese law enforcement authorities are reportedly set to step up efforts at combating illegal cross-border online gambling as well as the underground banks and payment platforms that allow aficionados in the g...

Rodrigo Duterte changes stance on some forms of illegal gambling

Adam Morgan

May 13, 2019

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Philippines President, Rodrigo Duterte (pictured), has reportedly conceded something of a defeat in his long-running campaign against illegal gambling by revealing that he can now only encourage people not to e...

Fraudulent website warning issued by Macau Legend Development Limited

Adam Morgan

May 8, 2019

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Asian casino operator, Macau Legend Development Limited, has reportedly been forced to issue an official statement warning the wider public about an ostensibly fraudulent website that is allegedly utilizing its...

Gambling black market remains strong in Australia

Adam Morgan

January 25, 2019

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Despite a concerted government crackdown along with the passage of new legislation, the gambling black market reportedly remains ubiquitous throughout Australia and is expected to be worth as much as $1.419 bil...

Alleged illegal gambling scheme in Southeastern Massachusetts

K Morrison

October 3, 2018

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The office of Massachusetts Attorney General, Maura Healy (pictured below right), announced on Monday the indictment of six individuals and a Swansea-based company in connection with a money laundering and ille...

Philippines cracking down on illegal iGaming operations

Adam Morgan

October 1, 2018

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In the Philippines, officials from multiple state agencies are reportedly conducting a concerted crackdown against online gaming firms operating without a valid license and have raided some 170 such enterprises...