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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gambling Industry News
Spain Sets €3,300 Four-Week Deposit Cap Spanning All Licensed Operators
Spain's Council of Ministers signed a royal decree on June 23, 2026 capping player deposits across all licensed online gambling operators at €3,300 per four weeks.
Gambling Industry News
Manual Stopwatch Testing Lands Stakelogic a £122,835 UKGC Settlement
Stakelogic's reliance on a manual stopwatch to test slot game speed triggered a £122,835 UKGC settlement after 16 titles breached the RTS 14D spin interval rule.
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Spribe Gets Formal UKGC Warning After Four-Year Hosting Licence Gap
The UK Gambling Commission has formally warned Spribe after finding the Aviator developer hosted games without the correct licence for over four years.
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Illinois Sports Prediction-Market Tax Faces Federal Preemption Challenge
The CFTC is seeking a court injunction to void Illinois's 1.75% transaction tax and $1M licensing fee on sports prediction-market contracts under CEA preemption.
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Coleman Targets Prediction Markets and Sweepstakes Casinos in Sweeping Kentucky Gambling Suits
Kentucky AG Russell Coleman sues Kalshi, Polymarket and VGW Holdings, alleging illegal gambling and seeking up to $10,000 per violation under state law.
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API Audit Trails Now Carry AML-Level Risk Under UKGC 2026 Rules
New UKGC and MGA rules give remote casino operators six months to pass independent API security audits or face licence-level consequences in 2026.