Unlicensed Operation

New Jersey Councilman, Lucchese Crime Members Among 39 Charged in Gambling Ring

In one of the largest takedowns of its kind in recent years, New Jersey authorities have charged 39 individuals, including known associates of the Lucchese crime family and an elected borough councilman, in con...

MGCB Cracks Down on Unlicensed Sports Prediction Platforms

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has launched formal investigations into several unlicensed platforms offering sports-related prediction markets, flagging serious concerns about consumer safety and the ...

KSA Reports Lower Losses After New Dutch Gambling Rules

Efforts by the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) to enforce responsible gaming rules appear to be paying off. According to the latest monitoring report, major player losses have declined significantly follow...

Michigan Targets Offshore Gambling Sites in Major Enforcement Action

In a firm move to safeguard its residents, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has cracked down on 13 unlicensed gambling websites operating outside U.S. jurisdiction but illegally targeting users in the s...

Intensified Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Apps by Dutch Regulator

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has escalated its measures against illegal gambling applications, achieving significant milestones in its regulatory efforts. As of early 2025, the KSA has successfully ...

Maryland Attempts to Shut Down Unauthorized Online Sports Event Contracts

Maryland’s top gaming authority has ordered three major financial trading platforms to immediately stop offering sports-based contracts that resemble unlicensed sports betting. On Monday, the Maryland Lottery a...

Michigan Gaming Control Board Takes Action Against 11 Illegal Offshore Casinos

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has ramped up its efforts to protect state residents from illegal gambling, issuing cease-and-desist orders to 11 offshore casinos operating without the necessary state ...

Kalshi Under Increasing Legal Scrutiny for Sports Prediction Markets

The regulatory storm surrounding prediction market operator Kalshi continues to intensify, with a growing number of states scrutinizing its operations. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) ha...

MGCB Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to Pair of Offshore Online Casinos Operating Illegally in Michigan

Michigan has recently escalated its efforts to regulate and control its gambling environment by targeting two offshore online casinos accused of operating without proper licenses. The Michigan Gaming Control Bo...

Arkansas Lawmakers Push for Legal Online Gambling Amid Growing Concerns

Arkansas lawmakers have filed a bill to legalize online casino gaming in the state, aiming to curb the growing prevalence of unlicensed offshore gambling platforms. This initiative, which could significantly re...

KSA Targets Illegal Gambling Ads in Dutch Magazines and Newspapers

The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has launched an investigation into the promotion of illegal gambling sites through magazines and online newspapers. This action follows reports of article...

Dutch Lottery Takes Legal Action Against Lalabet for Unlicensed Gambling Activities

The Dutch Lottery, operator of well-known brands like Staatsloterij and TOTO, has filed a lawsuit against the Costa Rica-based gambling provider Lalabet, accusing it of illegal operations within the Netherlands...

Maryland Intensifies Regulatory Actions Against VGW’s Unlicensed Sweepstakes Casinos

In a bold move to regulate online gaming, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency has escalated its efforts against unregulated sweepstakes casinos. The state’s gaming watchdog has issued a stern warning...