Europol Takes Initiatives to Fight the Network of Illegal Gambling and Money Laundering

Five major apprehended suspects in Sweden and Spain after transnational raids. Five of the major suspects have been arrested after a raid on a violent gang suspected of organising large parts of the illegal gambling and money laundering activities within the Stockholm territory by Europol. It was a simultaneous raid conducted in Sweden and Spain. […]

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Mauritius’ Stevenhills Targets SMS Betting with MUR54.7m Revenue Projection in 2026

The betting operator plans digital offering expansion after opening its 20th retail outlet in Curepipe. This signals a major movement in Mauritius’ growing gambling market. Mauritius.- Stevenhills Ltd operates as Mauritius’ leading betting company and plans SMS-based betting launch. Revenue projections reach MUR54.7m (€1.1m) by June 2026 pending regulatory approval.SMS betting service forms part of Stevenhills’ […]

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YouTube’s Gambling Promos Land in EU Legal Hot Seat

Italy’s media watchdog fined Google for YouTube videos advertising gaming sites. This sparks an EU test examining platform legal immunity when user content becomes commercial promotion. YouTube faced scrutiny Thursday regarding its gambling ads hosting practices. EU legal adviser stated platform maintains protection under EU law through a neutral, hands-off content role. Advocate General Maciej Szpunar delivered […]

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MGA Warns Public About Websites Falsely Claiming Maltese Licences

The Malta Gaming Authority has issued a warning about two websites that are falsely claiming to be licensed by the regulator. It said that the domains lavbet321.com and kasinoseta.com have no connection to the MGA and that the claims made by these sites are misleading. The Authority explained that this notice is part of its […]

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Increased Gambling Tax Rates Blasted As ‘Hammer Blow’ to UK Industry

Remote gaming duty jumps from 21% to 40% while general betting duty rises from 15% to 25%. UK gambling operators attack government decisions about higher tax rates for the sector. Several big companies express worries about the long-term effects of increased taxes. Remote gaming duty increases from 21% to 40% among gambling-specific changes. New general betting duty […]

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Massachusetts Sets New Sports Betting Handle Record in October

Massachusetts residents wagered 19.3% more on sports compared to October 2024. October brought $892.2 million in total sports betting handle to Massachusetts. Several US states, including the Bay State, achieved record betting figures last month. The new record surpasses September’s $800.3 million mark by 11.5%. Players bet $748.1 million during October 2024 based on Massachusetts Gaming Commission […]

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Myanmar Outlines Major Crackdown On Illegal Gambling Zones in Myawady

The government says KNU-linked projects enabled foreign-run casinos and online scam hubs. Myanmar released a statement describing illegal gambling and online fraud operations in Myawady Township. The government claims KNU leaders directly leased state land to foreign actors and protected casino operators. The Ministry of Information reports these activities grew after armed groups exploited weak security conditions […]

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