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Albay Governor Grex Lagman Dismissed from Office Over Jueteng Allegations in Philippines

Johnny K.
Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Unlicensed Operation, Asian Casino News, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Philippines
Albay Governor Edcel Greco “Grex” Lagman has once again left office following a decision by the Office of the Ombudsman, which found him guilty of grave misconduct for allegedly accepting protection money from ...

Arizona Cracks Down on Unlicensed Gambling Operators with Cease-and-Desist Orders

Vanja Mitic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Arizona, Mobile gaming, Unlicensed Operation, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Crime
In a move to protect Arizona residents and uphold the state’s gaming laws, the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has issued cease-and-desist orders to several unlicensed and unregulated gambling operators. The...

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

Johnny K.
Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Illegal Bookmaking, Poker, Unlicensed Operation, Tax Evasion, Sports betting, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Jersey
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

Vanja Mitic
Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Michigan
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

Vanja Mitic
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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

Johnny K.
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., World Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Crime, Michigan
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

Vanja Mitic
Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Netherlands
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

Johnny K.
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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

Vanja Mitic
Online Blacklist, Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Michigan
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

Johnny K.
U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Connecticut, Unlicensed Operation, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Illinois, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
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

Vanja Mitic
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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

Johnny K.
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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

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Netherlands
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

Johnny K.
Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, European Casino News, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Netherlands
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...