Venetian Las Vegas Fined $7.2M as Nevada’s AML Crackdown Hits Fifth Strip Casino
The Venetian Las Vegas faces a $7.2M fine over illegal bookmaker Matthew Bowyer, becoming the fifth Strip casino caught in Nevada's money-laundering enforcement wave.
Gambling Industry News
SDNY Ruling Deals Kalshi Another Blow as State Battles Mount
Judge Torres rejects Kalshi's bid for emergency relief in New York, adding to trial court losses in Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio and Nevada over sports betting rules.
SEK 22 Million AML Fines Stand as Swedish Court Rejects Winnings-Logic Defence
Sweden's Linköping court dismissed appeals from Betsson, Snabbare and Spooniker, confirming SEK 22 million in AML fines and rejecting the winnings-deposit defence.
Taiwan’s $313M World Cup Betting Bust Exposes Macau Junket Diaspora
Tainan police arrested eight people including a former Tak Chun director over a NT$10bn World Cup betting ring, raising fears of junket network rebuilding.
AU$24.24M in Fines as Australian Court Targets Illegal Poker Operators
Australia's Federal Court handed down AU$24.24M in penalties against PPPfish, Shuffle Gaming and Redraw Poker operators under the Interactive Gambling Act.
MGCB Cuts NCPG Ties as Kalshi TRO Tightens Michigan’s Grip
Michigan's gaming board exits the NCPG over Kalshi's partnership as a court TRO and AG lawsuit intensify the state's crackdown on unlicensed sports contracts.
Contempt Hearing Looms for Kalshi as Nevada Enforcement Escalates
Nevada schedules a contempt hearing against Kalshi after its emergency motion fails, intensifying a multi-state battle over CFTC preemption and geofencing.
DCMS Overrides Industry Opposition With 25% Gambling Licence Fee Rise
DCMS confirms a 25% gambling licence fee increase from October 2026, overriding near-universal operator opposition with a tiered, GGY-based fee structure.
UK Gambling & Casino Industry News
Sunak’s Former PPS Admits Using Insider Knowledge to Bet on Election Date
Craig Williams, Rishi Sunak's parliamentary aide, pleaded guilty to using confidential insider knowledge to place bets on the 2024 UK general election date.
Regulation
Ohio’s $5M Penalty Faces Federal Challenge as Kalshi Targets Preemption
Kalshi has sued in federal court to block Ohio's $5M civil penalty, arguing CFTC oversight under the Commodity Exchange Act overrides state gambling law.
Regulation
Betfred.com’s Monitoring Gaps Cost £900,000 in Gambling Commission Settlement
Betfred.com's failure to identify gambling harm indicators promptly has resulted in a £900,000 Gambling Commission settlement, pushing total fines past £5.2m since 2022.
Canada Gambling News
Alberta’s iGaming Ad Rules Lock Down Bonus Promos Before July 13 Launch
Alberta's AGLC has banned public bonus advertising ahead of its July 13 iGaming launch, binding nearly 50 operators and affiliates to strict new rules.
Gambling Business News
Entain Sells 20% CEE Stake to EMMA Capital for €425m, Eyes Full Exit
Entain agrees to sell a 20% stake in its CEE business to EMMA Capital for €425m, valuing the unit at €2.1bn as part of a planned full regional exit.
Regulation
Kentucky Becomes Ninth State Sued by CFTC Over Prediction Market Tax and Gambling Laws
The CFTC has sued Kentucky, its ninth state target, challenging a 14.25% event-contract tax and gambling laws as preempted by federal commodities law.
Gambling Industry News
Austria’s Online Casino Monopoly Dismantled: What the 2027 Shift Means
Austria replaces its single-operator online casino framework with open licensing from October 2027, bringing strict deposit limits and a new regulator.