KSA Targets ComeOn Parent for AML Failures

The Netherlands Gambling Authority issued formal instructions to Tulipa Ent Limited. Multiple violations of the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act emerged during the investigation. ComeOn and GetLucky brands operate under Tulipa in the Dutch market. Several core anti-money laundering framework areas showed shortcomings. Client due diligence procedures lacked the required rigour under Dutch law. KSA […]

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Illegal Online Casinos Flood Nepal After India Bans Online Gambling

Months after India banned online gambling, Nepal has seen a rapid rise in illegal online casinos and betting apps. These platforms are operating freely despite Nepal’s strict rules against gambling. Many of the apps are registered in foreign countries and are aggressively promoting themselves to Nepali users.  Their advertisements often appear on social media, featuring […]

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Bet365 and Betano Blocked in Mexico After Treasury Announces Money Laundering Probe

Bet365 and Betano, two online gambling platforms operated by subsidiaries of TV Azteca, were officially blocked by Mexico’s Financial Intelligence Unit of the Ministry of Finance due to an ongoing money laundering investigation. However, as of Wednesday afternoon, the websites were still accessible on desktop computers. Their mobile versions, on the other hand, were fully […]

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Norwegian Regulator Validates NOK25m Penalty Against Norsk Tipping

Norsk Tipping must pay NOK25m (€2.1m) because regulators found a technical failure in the 19 April Super Draw. The failure created 52 incorrect winners. September warnings from the Norwegian Lottery Authority preceded this confirmation. A system error deleted bets from cooperative banks during the Christmas and New Year periods. Norsk Tipping’s player database lost these wagers […]

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ACMA Prevents Access to Nine More Illegal Gambling Websites in Australia

Internet service providers must block illegal online gambling and affiliate websites according to the ACMA’s direction. The Interactive Gambling Act 2001 prohibits these operations. Nine additional illegal online gambling and affiliate websites face blocking after the ACMA requested that internet service providers take action. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found these services breaking the Interactive […]

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Macau Government Considers Gaming Advertising Ban Exceptions

The Macau government is about to allow exceptions to the proposed gambling advertising ban. Advertisers might showcase gaming equipment at exhibitions and conventions under these exceptions. Macau News Agency reported that the government released a summary report about the ban position. The report contains specifics on where advertisers could display their products. Current rules permit gaming concessionaires to […]

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Bulgaria Will Raise Gambling Taxes in 2026 Budget

The Medium-Term Budget Forecast (2026-2028) shows changes to the Gambling Act. The variable state licence fee portion climbs from 20% to 25%. Finance Ministry officials revealed tax hikes for [gambling] operators. These modifications appear in the Medium-Term Budget Forecast covering 2026-2028. Amendments target the Gambling Act’s two-part state fee structure. Variable components jump from 20% to 25% […]

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BB Tells MFS Companies to Stop Online Gambling Money Transfers

Bangladesh Bank sent orders to Mobile Financial Service providers. The providers must stop all money transfers for online gambling immediately. The central bank wrote to 13 MFS companies after the ICT Division gave instructions. Officials want strong action against this illegal activity. The directive contains these requirements: MFS providers will find accounts that send gambling […]

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Northern Ireland Assembly Group Demands Higher Online Gambling Taxes

APG Chair Philip McGuigan MLA signed a letter warning that matching tax rates for online betting and gaming gives operators reasons to push customers toward online casino games and slots. Northern Ireland Assembly’s All-Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling told the UK Chancellor to drop remote gambling tax harmonisation plans. The group warns this […]

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Spelinspektionen Prohibits CGG Entertainment Ltd

The Cases.gg website targets the Swedish market without a proper licence. CGG Entertainment Ltd is registered in Cyprus and operates cases.gg platform. Players join lotteries for goods and buy mystery boxes there. Stakes get lost or prizes get won through these games. The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, investigated this company’s operations. These games reached Swedish players without […]

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