iGaming Crime & Enforcement

Ukrainian gambling regulator, PlayCity, has revoked the licence of Favbet Game Slots and imposed a record fine of UAH933 million (around $21.17 million) following a compliance investigation. The probe identified 108 gaming machines that failed to meet certification standards, stating concerns about fairness and compliance.  Established in 2025 to replace KRAIL, PlayCity oversees licensing, compliance […]

Japan experienced a sharp increase in illegal online gambling activity in 2025, with enforcement actions reaching their highest level since tracking began in 2018. Data from the National Police Agency shows that 317 individuals were targeted during the year. Authorities identified 158 cases linked to illegal online gambling, involving 221 individuals. These included both players […]

The Joint Gambling Authority of the German Federal States has issued a €250,000 fine to Capital Bra for promoting illegal online gambling through his social media channels. The regulator found that the rapper filmed himself accessing and participating in unauthorised gambling platforms. These sessions were shared through live streams and uploaded as videos across his […]

Key Points A court in Brazil grants an interim injunction and directs Betnacional to stop using the Aviator name and related elements, while also setting daily fines if it fails to comply. The dispute begins after Betnacional, once a licensed partner, launches a crash game under the same name through another provider, which SPRIBE claims […]

Key Points 33,252 bank accounts are frozen under stronger anti-gambling enforcement. Six rural banks lose licences under wider financial oversight. Gambling transactions increase near Eid and show risk in the system. For a long time, the approach remained unchanged. Authorities located illegal gambling websites, shut them down, and believed they reduced the problem. Yet platforms […]

Key Points Nederlandse Loterij plans legal action against Qbet and calls it the biggest illegal gambling site for Dutch users. Operator Novatech faces pressure after a €24 million fine and bans in other countries. Around 200,000 Dutch players use unregulated platforms, raising safety concerns. For years, regulation gave a sense of control, with the belief […]

Key Points Evolution now moves to include Playtech and named individuals as defendants in a U.S. defamation case that carries major weight. Claims point toward a planned smear effort using altered evidence, hidden recordings, and paid media distribution. Playtech rejects all claims and maintains that the report reflects real regulatory concerns. Business competition tends to […]

Key Points A German ethical hacker, Lilith Wittmann, claimed she breached the Malta Gaming Authority and shared extracted data with the media and authorities. She warned any extradition attempt would trigger a full public release of sensitive iGaming-related data. The Malta Gaming Authority rejected the claims and called them unproven while reaffirming its regulatory role. […]

Kalshi filed a lawsuit on 12 March against Kris Mayes and several state officials in the US District Court for the District of Arizona. The case targets state efforts to block the company from offering prediction market contracts to residents. Court filings list the defendants as Mayes and the head of the Arizona Department of […]

Authorities in Indonesia have dismantled more than 130 illegal gambling websites and frozen millions of dollars allegedly connected to the operations. Jakarta police stated that 132 online casino platforms were taken offline during the operation, led by the Cybercrime Directorate of the Indonesian National Police. The unit, also known as Dittipidsiber, focuses on digital crimes […]