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Gilbert Arenas Pleads Not Guilty in Alleged High-Stakes Gambling Operation

July 31, 2025

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Former NBA standout Gilbert Arenas was taken into federal custody this week on charges tied to a high-stakes illegal poker ring that allegedly operated out of a luxury mansion he owned in Encino, California. Th...

AGCO Moves On Retail Operators Unregulated Gambling Machines in Ontario

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July 21, 2025

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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has taken decisive action against a number of convenience store operators in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) after discovering unregulated gambling devices on ...

Japan Requests Removal of Foreign Online Casinos via Revised Enforcement Plan

Vanja Mitic

July 18, 2025

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Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has unveiled a new strategy to tackle illegal online gambling by requesting the removal of foreign-based casino websites and related advertising that targets users in Japan....

Indonesia’s Financial Authority Cracks Down on Online Gambling with Major Account Freezes

Vanja Mitic

July 10, 2025

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Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has ramped up its efforts to fight illegal online gambling by instructing financial institutions to freeze a staggering 17,026 bank accounts suspected of involveme...

Indonesia Prepares Stricter Online Gambling Regulation With Focus on Mitigation

Nina Davidovic

July 4, 2025

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Indonesia is advancing a more aggressive regulatory approach to combat online gambling, with government officials confirming that a new government regulation is being finalized. This regulation aims not only to...

Michigan Orders 19 Unlicensed Gambling Sites to Shut Down

Nina Davidovic

July 3, 2025

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The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has taken decisive action against unlawful online gambling by directing 19 unlicensed operators to halt all activity targeting Michigan residents. The enforcement move m...

New Jersey Legislature Passes Sweepstakes Ban

Nina Davidovic

July 1, 2025

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New Jersey has become the fifth U.S. state to enact a statutory ban on online sweepstakes casinos following the swift passage of Assembly Bill 5447. On June 30, the legislation was approved by the Assembly in a...

ACMA Warns Influencers on Illegal Gambling Promotions, Penalties Soar

Vanja Mitic

June 24, 2025

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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a strong warning to social media influencers who promote illegal gambling services, stressing that such activities violate Australian law. Inf...

Lottstift’s 14-Month System Glitch in Norway Leads to Missing Gambling Tip-Offs

Kim M

June 20, 2025

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Norway's gambling regulator, Lottstift, has revealed that a serious technical failure may have resulted in hundreds of public tip-offs about illegal gambling activities not being registered. This malfunction, w...

Cambodia’s PM Defends Nation Against Online Gambling Accusations

Kim M

June 19, 2025

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Prime Minister Hun Manet of Cambodia recently addressed growing criticisms regarding the country's alleged role in facilitating online gambling operations. During a speech at the closing of the Extraordinary Ge...

PAGCOR Launches Website to Verify Legal Online Gaming Providers

Kim M

June 18, 2025

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In response to the growing number of fraudulent online gaming platforms, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has launched a new initiative aimed at protecting players and ensuring a safer o...

Gambling Syndicates in Malaysia Use Foreign Identities to Mask Illicit Activities

Kim M

June 17, 2025

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Online gambling syndicates in Malaysia are increasingly using foreign identities to register SIM cards, enabling them to operate covertly and evade law enforcement efforts. This strategy has posed significant c...

Japan Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gambling by Blocking Access to Foreign Casinos

Vanja Mitic

June 17, 2025

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The Japanese government has intensified its crackdown on illegal online gambling, calling for eight countries and regions to block access to their licensed online casino websites for Japanese residents. This mo...

MGCB Takes Action Against Five Unlicensed Online Gambling Sites Exploiting Michigan Players

Kim M

June 16, 2025

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In a recent crackdown aimed at protecting Michigan residents, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to five unlicensed online gambling platforms. These platforms—BoVegas Ca...

Swedish Gambling Authority Bans Simba NV for Unlicensed Operations in Sweden

Vanja Mitic

June 10, 2025

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The Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) has issued an immediate ban against Simba NV, a gambling operator based in Curaçao, after discovering that the company had been offering gambling services to Swedish consume...

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Gilbert Arenas Pleads Not Guilty in Alleged High-Stakes Gambling Operation

AGCO Moves On Retail Operators Unregulated Gambling Machines in Ontario

Japan Requests Removal of Foreign Online Casinos via Revised Enforcement Plan

Indonesia’s Financial Authority Cracks Down on Online Gambling with Major Account Freezes

Indonesia Prepares Stricter Online Gambling Regulation With Focus on Mitigation

Michigan Orders 19 Unlicensed Gambling Sites to Shut Down

New Jersey Legislature Passes Sweepstakes Ban

Lottstift’s 14-Month System Glitch in Norway Leads to Missing Gambling Tip-Offs

Cambodia’s PM Defends Nation Against Online Gambling Accusations

PAGCOR Launches Website to Verify Legal Online Gaming Providers

Gambling Syndicates in Malaysia Use Foreign Identities to Mask Illicit Activities

Japan Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gambling by Blocking Access to Foreign Casinos

MGCB Takes Action Against Five Unlicensed Online Gambling Sites Exploiting Michigan Players

Swedish Gambling Authority Bans Simba NV for Unlicensed Operations in Sweden

Ohio Governor Seeks to Ban Prop Bets After Guardians Players Investigated

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Kenyan MPs Push for Tougher Gambling Regulations in the New Gambling Control Bill

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