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ACMA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Offshore Gambling, Targets New Websites for Blocking in Australia

Vanja Mitic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Oceania Casino News
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has escalated its efforts to combat illegal online gambling by requesting that internet service providers (ISPs) block additional offshore gambling websi...

Michigan Gaming Control Board Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gaming: Cease-and-Desist Issued to Overseas Operator Bovada

Vanja Mitic
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The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has initiated a decisive crackdown on Bovada, an offshore gaming company operating unlawfully within Michigan's jurisdiction. Responding to this breach, the MGCB dispatc...

ACMA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Gambling, Blocks More Websites to Protect Australian Consumers

Johnny K.
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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has intensified its efforts to combat illegal gambling activities by requesting internet service providers (ISPs) to block more websites found to be viol...

Christchurch Man Charged in Alleged Largest Illegal Lottery Case in New Zealand History; Over $11 Million Generated in Prizes

Vanja Mitic
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In what has been dubbed the largest illegal lottery operation ever uncovered in New Zealand, a Christchurch man and his company find themselves at the center of a significant legal battle. The charges they face...

Unveiling the Underworld: China’s Strict Anti-Gambling Laws Propel Crime into Southeast Asia

Vanja Mitic
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According to a comprehensive report from the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), China's stringent laws against gambling, both offline and online, have inadvertently driven organized crime groups into Sout...

Ukraine Blocks Over 2,500 Illegal Gambling Websites; Investigation Includes $1.2B Suspected Money Laundering Case

Radosav Milutinovic
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Following the recent military gambling ban imposed on Ukrainian soldiers over cyber security concerns, the Prosecutor General' Office reportedly reveals that the Ukrainian lawmakers continue to address the adve...

The Dutch Gaming Association Calls on Legislature to Review Gambling Advertisement Ban

Radosav Milutinovic
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The Netherlands Online Gaming Association (NOGA) contends that the bill proposed in the House of Representatives, aiming to ban online gambling advertisements by online gambling operators, would push players to...

Romania Bans Gambling Facilities in Less Populated Areas to Combat Illegal Operators

Radosav Milutinovic
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Following the Prime Minister's approval, the Romanian Chamber of Deputies passed a law to ban land-based gambling operations in small cities and villages with populations of less than 15,000 residents. As repor...

Spelinspektionen Issues SEK300,000 Fine to Yggdrasil for Supplying its Online Gaming Software to Unlicensed Operator

Marija Malenovic
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Yggdrasil, a globally recognized iGaming provider, must pay a fine of SEK300,000, which is approximately €26,218, to Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator, for supposedly providing gaming software to...

Spillemyndigheden Reached the Record for Blocking Sites In One Year; Blocks 83 Non-Legal Gambling Websites

Marija Malenovic
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Spillemyndigheden, the gambling authority in Denmark, managed to successfully block 83 websites that provide non-legal gambling in the said state at the court in Næstved. In addition, this marks the 10th time t...

Super Bowl LVIII, Proof of a Thriving Black Market; Two-Third of Wagers Were Reportedly Placed Illegally

Marija Malenovic
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Super Bowl LVIII, which was one of the events that marked the whole of February, also saw a remarkable increase in online wagering. To put it simply, dozen of million of Americans bet their cash on the final ga...

New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Drops Case Against Evolution

Vanja Mitic
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After a thorough investigation, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) decided not to press charges against Evolution, which was allegedly accused of misconduct. Attempts to discredit the comp...

Macau Proposes Illegal Gambling Law Revision to Extend Prison Sentences and Pecuniary Fines

Radosav Milutinovic
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Macau SAR Legislative Assembly is considering a revision of the legislation related to illegal gambling activities in the city. The proposal reportedly includes a range of higher pecuniary penalties for offende...

WA Authorities Busted Underground Gaming Houses in Perth to Seize Almost $190,000 in Cash

Radosav Milutinovic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Money Laundering, Licenses, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Oceania Casino News, Crime, Labor Relations
In 2023, Perth authorities carried out two major raids on underground gambling operations in suburban areas to seize almost $190,000 in cash, casino-style gaming chips, and playing cards. The organi...