Illegal Gambling
15 articles tagged "Illegal Gambling".
China and Thailand Reinforce Joint Crackdown on Illegal Gambling and Transnational Crime
China and Thailand have agreed to step up joint efforts against cross-border online gambling, telecom fraud, and money laundering, with Thai PM Anutin reaffirming his government’s opposition to casino legalization. The commitment follows concrete enforcement actions, including the arrest of a Chinese national linked to illegal gambling platforms.
Buenos Aires Province Orders ISP Blockade of 537 Unlicensed Gambling Sites
A court in Buenos Aires province has ordered ISPs to block 537 illegal gambling sites, citing lack of player protections and risks to minors. The operation, led by prosecutor Patricio Ferrari, involves ongoing collaboration between regulators and law enforcement.
UK Tax Hike Fuels Illegal Gambling Surge, BGC Warns Using H2 Data
The BGC warns that the UK's tax increase on regulated online gambling is driving punters to unlicensed operators, with H2 data projecting the illegal market share will more than double to 22% by 2031.
PlayCity Reports 6,000+ Illegal Gambling Sites for Blocking in 2026
PlayCity has submitted more than 6,000 illegal gambling sites for blocking so far in 2026, underlining its ongoing compliance and anti-illegal gambling actions.
Minnesota federal judge denies Stake.us request to move gambling lawsuit to arbitration
A federal judge in Minnesota has denied Stake.us's motion to compel arbitration in a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging the site operates as an illegal online gambling platform, allowing the case to move forward in court.
Turkey Ramps Up Crackdown on Illegal Gambling, Blocking Over 84,000 Websites and Re-Arresting Fintech Founder
Turkey has blocked 84,585 illegal gambling websites across 70 countries and re-arrested fintech founder Ahmet Faruk Karslı, as authorities ramp up enforcement linked to organised crime and illicit payment networks.
Macau Regulator and Casino Operators Unite Against Phone Betting
Macau's DICJ is stepping up cooperation with all six casino concessionaires to combat illegal phone betting, citing technological challenges and reaffirming a zero-tolerance policy through enhanced surveillance, training, and joint enforcement with police.
Greece implements accelerated DNS blocking regime to fight illegal online gambling
Greece has approved a DNS-based enforcement framework that accelerates website blocking and domain suspensions for illegal online gambling, with the Hellenic Gaming Commission and telecoms regulator cooperating on intelligence-sharing and technical standards. The reform introduces steep fines and up to 10-year prison sentences for serious offences.
Australian Regulator Targets 10 Illegal Gambling Sites in Latest Crackdown
ACMA has ordered ISPs to block 10 unlicensed gambling sites, including a clone of LightningBet, bringing total blocks to 1,774 since 2019. The regulator also warns consumers about risks of offshore sites and highlights recent enforcement actions.
H2 Gambling Capital: UK Tax Hikes Could Drive Illegal Betting Surge
A new H2 Gambling Capital analysis forecasts that UK tax increases will push illegal online gambling turnover to £36bn by 2031, with the black market's share rising to 22%, prompting the BGC to warn of severe economic consequences.
UK Government Consultation Targets Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorships Across Sport and Culture, with Ban Proposed by August 2027
The UK DCMS has launched a second consultation on banning unlicensed gambling sponsorships across sport and culture, proposing an August 2027 start. Entain urges immediate voluntary action, while data shows 40% of Premier League clubs currently have unlicensed sponsors and illegal gambling turnover has surged to £16.6 billion.
Venetian's $7.2M Bowyer Fine Caps Decade of Las Vegas Sands Scandals as Apollo Inherits Liability
The Venetian will pay a $7.2 million fine to Nevada regulators for AML failures tied to illegal bookmaker Mathew Bowyer, bringing total Bowyer-related penalties for Strip operators to $34 million and highlighting a series of scandals that plagued Las Vegas Sands before its 2021 exit from the market.