iGaming Crime & Enforcement
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Brazil Initiates Major Action Against Financial Institutions Involved in Illegal Gambling Transactions, Potential Fines Reach R$2 Billion
Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) has sent formal notifications to 33 financial and payment institutions that processed transactions with unauthorised…
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ACMA Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gambling Sites
Internet service providers were told by ACMA to stop access to more illegal gambling sites. It is the newest in a line…
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Ex-Lawyer Sentenced for $8.7M Investor Fraud and Lavish Las Vegas Gambling Spree
Sara Jacqueline King, a Californian attorney, led a double life as a high rolling gambling superstar in Las Vegas. She spent almost…
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Indonesia Uncovers $32M Online Gambling Laundering Network, Exposing Deep Financial Loopholes
Indonesian police have busted a massive online gambling-linked money laundering scheme worth Rp530 billion ($32 million). The operation, which has been running…
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Norwegian Lottery May Be Hit with $4.4M Fine after Years of Draw Errors
Highlights Norsk Tipping is in danger of a big fine after they found mistakes in the Eurojackpot and Lotto draws. Every draw…
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National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan: About 3.37 million residents involved in illegal gambling
According to estimates by the NPA, Japanese users spend a total of 1.24 trillion yen (around $8.6 billion) annually on gambling operator…
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Kalshi Goes Head-to-Head with Maryland as the High-Stakes Legal Showdown Over Prediction Markets Intensifies
Kalshi Goes Head-to-Head with Maryland as the High-Stakes Legal Showdown Over Prediction Markets Intensifies In a significant escalation of the ongoing legal…
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Blazesoft Hit with Class Action Lawsuit in New York: How Will This Affect the Sweepstakes Casino Industry
In the booming world of online sweepstakes gaming, legal storm clouds are gathering. At the center of the latest brewing battle is…
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Bybit CEO: Only 3.84% of the total amount of crypto assets stolen in February have been frozen so far
As a result of a cyberattack by North Korean hackers in February this year, crypto exchange Bybit lost approximately $1.46 billion…
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Dutch Gaming Authority Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling Sites
The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) is taking a strong stance against illegal gambling operations. They recently fined Winbet NV for offering online…
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Thai Boxing Star Busted for Promoting Illegal Online Casinos
A prominent Thai boxer, known as Sutthiwat, has been apprehended for promoting illegal online casinos on his Facebook page. The 30-year-old athlete,…
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Brazil to Crack Down on Illegal Gambling Transfers via Pix
The Brazilian government is set to take a significant step in combating illegal gambling operations by blocking transfers to these operators through…
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Brazilian Blogger Arrested Amid Gambling Company Scandal
The arrest of the CEO of Esportes da Sorte, one of Brazil's largest betting companies, has sent shockwaves through the industry. The…
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Japan’s NPA Targets Offshore Casino Operator
The Japanese National Police Agency (NPA) has launched its first investigation into an offshore casino operator, marking a significant escalation in the…
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Crackdown on Illegal Gambling in Kazakhstan
Kazakh authorities have intensified their efforts to combat illegal gambling activities, resulting in a significant number of website blocks and legal actions.…
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Bet365 Fined for Accepting Bets on Past Events
Bet365, a leading bookmaker, has been fined $33,000 by New Jersey regulators for allowing users to place bets on events that had…
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Chinese Football Association Imposes Lifetime Bans for Match-Fixing and Gambling
The Chinese Football Association has taken a stern stance against corruption in the sport, imposing lifetime bans on 43 individuals involved in…
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17 Individuals Charged with Organizing Illegal Gambling Operation in New York City
17 Individuals Charged with Organizing Illegal Gambling Operation in New York City. According to the investigation, 70 bettors placed $22.7 million worth…
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