Tag: Illegal Gambling
Criminalization of illegal money exchange linked to 61.5% year-on-year increase in Macau’s gaming-related crime in 1Q25
In response to the criminalization of money exchange gangs, which came into effect in October 2024, there were 567 gaming crimes in Macau... more
Ohio cracking down on illegal casinos
It’s a covert operation hidden in plain sight. These businesses advertise big wins, but one Ohio official says the only outcome is a... more
Spain issues €77M in Q1 fines to unlicensed operators
Spain’s gambling regulator has fined 14 online operators a total of €77m for offering services without a licence, in the latest... more
Pennsylvania: Illegal gaming network shut down after over 400 devices seized from establishments
Hundreds of gambling devices were seized from dozens of western Pennsylvania establishments, resulting in charges against two companies,... more
Resorts World Las Vegas CFO: Property “in recovery mode”
Resorts World Las Vegas COO and CFO Carlos Castro said compliance is the property’s top priority, while telling Nevada gaming regulators... more
Evolution hints at black market closures, Q1 profit takes a hit
Evolution AB appears to have exited a number of unregulated European markets in Q1 and CEO Martin Carlesund said it has impacted... more
MLB commissioner will rule on Pete Rose’s reinstatement after talk with Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said he discussed Pete Rose with President Donald Trump at a meeting two weeks ago and... more
MGM apologizes as it accepts $8.5 million fine in Nevada
MGM Resorts International apologized for accepting nearly $5 million in wagers from illegal bookmakers and accepted a fine of $8.5 million... more
Majority of gamblers in Sweden don’t know the difference between legal and illegal sites
Up to 72% of Swedish gamblers are unaware which products are licensed versus illegal, according to a recent Spelinspektionen survey. In a... more
Dutch trade body concerned over illegal market growth
The Licensed Dutch Online Gambling Providers trade body has shared its concerns over illegal market growth in the Netherlands, after the... more