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Study shows Meta's role in illegal gambling advertising
Dutch trade bodies KVA and VNLOK say there were over 15,000 adverts for unlicensed brands on Instagram and Facebook in March.
Illegal gamb…
H2 Capital: UK illegal gambling wagers to surpass £33bn by 2028
UK players could be gambling as much as £33bn a year with illegal online operators by the end of 2028, according to new research by H2 Gamb…
EL establishes Task Force on Illegal Gambling & launches pilot project to strengthen enforcement cooperation & protect Europe’s regulated lottery sector
On 13 May 2026, EL hosted a webinar dedicated to the growing challenge of illegal online gambling. Bringing together experts from lotteries…
UK government confirms Illegal Gambling Taskforce goals and membership
The new UK Illegal Gambling Taskforce will have subgroups focusing on three priority areas.
UK.- The UK government’s Department of Cultu…
New Mexico pueblos, tribe sue Kalshi over alleged illegal sports gambling on tribal lands
Three New Mexico pueblos and one tribe have filed a lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi, alleging the company is facilitating…
AVOID RISKY BETS: NYS Gaming Commission educates New Yorkers on dangers of unlawful gambling, including prediction markets and offshore operators
Visit on.ny.gov/RiskyBet to learn the perils of unlawful gaming and how regulated gambling preserves integrity and protects players…
Tracking illegal gambling is harder with rising VPN use, UKGC says
Tracking illegal gambling is harder with rising VPN use, UKGC saysThe tools built to protect consumers are making it harder to catch illega…
BetMGM Hit With $100,000 Fine In Pennsylvania
BetMGM got thwacked with a $100,000 fine by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) Wednesday for failure to "prevent fraudulent behav…
Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), Germany’s gambling regulator, Pins Rate of Black Market Operations in Germany at 23%
The black market in Germany is continuing to gain ground across GGR, while overall market channelization appears relatively stable rather t…
CNIGA Chairman James Siva Welcomes Senate Letter Challenging CFTC Support of Prediction Markets
"CNIGA has been deeply troubled by Chair Selig’s intent to accelerate rather than police the spread of illegal gambling on prediction marke…
FBI Warns Consumers About Inherent Risks of Illegal Online Gambling
In an alert dated Wednesday, December 17, the FBI says “great odds come with high risk.” The domestic intelligence and security service of…
Europol action disrupts illegal gambling group in Sweden and Spain
A joint law enforcement operation in Sweden and Spain led to the disruption of an illegal gambling and money laundering operation.
Autho…
European regulators form joint strategy against illegal online gambling
Seven national gambling authorities in Europe have agreed to expand coordinated action against illegal online gambling, citing increased cr…
Illegal Online Casinos Prey on Florida Players Amid Rapid Industry Growth
Online gambling is expanding quickly across the United States, and the rapid growth has increased the risk of fraud. Between 2022 and mid-2…
Australian operators warn of rising unlicensed online gambling
Unlicensed offshore operators account for 36 per cent of all online gambling in Australia, according to new research from H2 Gambling Capit…
AGA Statement on Illegal Gambling Indictments
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AGA President & CEO, Bill Miller, issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement on illegal gambl…
Dutch national lottery raises concerns over illegal gambling
A study suggests that players who gamble illegally are doing so more often and with larger amounts.
The Netherlands.- The Dutch state-co…
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), European Casino Association (ECA) and the American Gaming Association (AGA) came together this week to share ideas about better tackling the unregulated market.
The Tuesday June 10 roundtable in Berlin, Germany, part of the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA), was the result of a Mem…
Report: Japanese Gamblers Risked $45 Billion on Illegal Online Casino Sites in 2024
Report: Japanese Gamblers Risked $45 Billion on Illegal Online Casino Sites in 2024
Officials in Japan say illegal online gambling conti…
Wyoming Gaming Commission warns against illegal gambling websites
The Wyoming Gaming Commission on Thursday issued a warning to residents and visitors regarding the prevalence of illegal interactive gaming…
Pennsylvania AG’s office says it seized hundreds of illegal gambling machines disguised as skill games
The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office announced Tuesday it seized hundreds of illegal gambling machines allegedly supplied to storefro…
Michigan hits SportsBetting.ag and BetOnline.ag with cease-and-desist orders
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Michigan Gaming Control Board has issued cease-and-desist orders to the Panama-based operators of SportsBetting.ag a…
Resorts World casino fined $10.5M in money-laundering case
LAS VEGAS -- Nevada gaming regulators have issued a $10.5 million fine against the Resorts World casino on the Las Vegas Strip over allegat…
AGA and SPGA Clash Over Sweepstakes Casino Legality and Regulatio
U.S.A., Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry…
State Sen. Givhan: Alabama will have to ‘make illegal gambling a felony’ to prevent it
State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) said tougher penalties should be in place against operators of illegal gambling if lawmakers want to p…
$5.7 billion staked on UK black market gambling, new BGC-commissioned report reveals
A new study by Frontier Economics has revealed that £4.3 billion ($5.7 billion) is staked annually on black market gambling in the UK, with…
Technology ‘turbocharging’ illegal betting in horseracing
According to Head Research and HKJC member James Porteous, technology allows easier market access and the ‘McDonaldisation’ of illegal bett…