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NY Attorney General Halts 26 Unlicensed Sweepstakes Casino Operations

Johnny K.
U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New York
In a sweeping enforcement action, New York Attorney General Letitia James has brought operations at 26 illegal sweepstakes casinos to a halt, citing state gambling laws that prohibit online platforms from offer...

Arjan Blok Highlights Urgent Need for Action Against Illegal Gambling at Gaming in Holland 2025

Vanja Mitic
Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Netherlands
At the Gaming in Holland Conference 2025, Arjan Blok, CEO of Nederlandse Loterij, delivered a compelling keynote on the significant issue of illegal gambling in the Netherlands. Blok highlighted the alarming gr...

Crypto.com Takes Nevada Gaming Regulators to Court Over Block on Sports Event Contracts

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gaming software, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nevada
Crypto.com, the digital asset exchange, has escalated a legal battle against the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) by filing a lawsuit in federal court. The company is contesting the NGCB’s decision to block i...

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez Arrested in Massive Gambling Operation Scandal in Florida

Vanja Mitic
U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Employment & Careers, Florida, Crime, Racketeering, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
In a stunning turn of events, Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested Thursday morning, on June 5, facing charges related to his involvement in a vast illegal gambling network. The sheriff, who gained ...

ACMA Cracks Down on Four Betting Services Over BetStop Violations

Johnny K.
Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News, Oceania Casino News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
Australia’s media and communications regulator has taken decisive enforcement action against four betting companies after investigations revealed violations of self-exclusion rules under the national BetStop re...

Nevada Resort Association Joins Kalshi Lawsuit to Challenge Gaming Laws

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Online gaming software, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Mobile gaming, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nevada
In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between prediction market operator KalshiEx LLC and Nevada gaming regulators, the Nevada Resort Association (NRA) has been granted permission to interven...

Michigan Cracks Down on Unlicensed Online Gambling Platforms

Johnny K.
Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Crime, Licensing, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Michigan
In a firm move to protect consumers and uphold the legality of its online gaming market, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to six digital gambling platforms that were f...

Betsson Ends Acquisition of Holland Gaming Due to Regulatory Delays

Vanja Mitic
Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Netherlands
Betsson has officially terminated its agreement to acquire Holland Gaming Technology Ltd and Holland Power Gaming B.V., citing prolonged delays in regulatory approval from the Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA). Th...

Ione Band of Miwok Indians Advances Toward Opening Acorn Ridge Casino in California

Vanja Mitic
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Following nearly two decades of legal disputes, regulatory hurdles, and opposition, the Ione Band of Miwok Indians is making significant progress toward realizing its long-planned casino development in Amador C...

AUSTRAC Flags AML Concerns at Two Northern Australian Casinos

Vanja Mitic
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Australia’s financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has directed two northern casinos—The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville, Queensland, and Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin, Northern Territory—to appoint ind...

Man Arrested in Japan Record-Breaking Illegal Online Gambling Case

Johnny K.
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Japan, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Asian Casino News, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
Japanese law enforcement has arrested a 38-year-old man in what is being called the largest individual online gambling case in the country’s history. The suspect, Makoto Chomabayashi, is accused of placing bets...

Norsk Tipping Under Investigation Over Potential Underage Gambling

Vanja Mitic
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Norway’s state-owned gaming operator, Norsk Tipping, is under regulatory scrutiny following allegations that minors may have used its platform. The Norwegian Gambling Authority, Lotteritilsynet, initiated the i...

Wynn Resorts Penalized $5.5M for Ties to Unlicensed Fund Transfers

Johnny K.
Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Las Vegas, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nevada
Wynn Resorts Ltd. has been hit with a $5.5 million fine by the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) for its involvement in a scheme that leveraged unlicensed money transmitting businesses to attract high-stakes inter...