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Legal News Archives - Page 3North Carolina man sues online gaming platforms for exploiting gambling addiction3 September 2025
The man filed a multi-count lawsuit against ARB Gaming, B2Services and Affirm, alleging predatory practices that exploited his gambling addiction and caused severe financial and emotional harm.
Dutch regulator imposes €450,000 penalty to Unibet3 September 2025
Unibet offered unauthorized sports betting on several occasions between October 2022 and May 2025.
Tombola issued with £184,500 penalty by UK Gambling Commission29 August 2025
The failure to comply with a Social Responsibility Code Provision is a breach of a license condition by virtue of section 82(1) of the Gambling Act 2005.
UK Gambling Commission penalizes ProgressPlay27 August 2025
ProgressPlay Limited – which runs 134 websites – has also been given a warning and is expected to undergo a third-party audit in addition to the £1 million fine.
ACMA's latest illegal online gambling websites blocked13 August 2025
The Australian Communications and Media Authority blocked four more illegal sites after investigations found these services to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
Jackson men sentenced in illegal gambling operation12 August 2025
The Michigan Gaming Control Board announced that two Jackson County men have been sentenced in connection with an illegal gambling operation conducted at a business known as Spin to Win.
Questbet penalized by Australian regulator12 August 2025
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission fined online bookmaker QuestBet $80,000 for continuing to accept bets from a customer displaying observable signs of gambling-related distress.
MGCB issues cease-and-desist orders to six illegal gambling sites31 July 2025
The targeted sites—Crypto Slots, Nitrobetting, NewVegas, Las Vegas USA Casino, Grand Rush Casino, and Slotgard Casino—were found to be operating in violation of Michigan laws that require licensure for iGaming and sports betting.
Dutch regulator warns ZEbet and Starcasino over payout limits17 July 2025
The Netherlands' gambling regulator has issued a warning to ZEbet and Starcasino for imposing unauthorized limits on player payouts.
Dutch Gaming Authority fines three companies15 July 2025
If SBM Holding Group, Sun Block Media Labs 2.0, and JEF Holdings continue advertising illegal casinos, the Ksa will impose a penalty payment of €75,000 per week, with a maximum of €225,000.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Jackpots, openings and gambling tax controversy edition11 July 2025
A provision that quietly slipped into a recent budget bill threatens to tax gamblers on money they haven't actually won, which has sparked a bipartisan effort led by Congresswoman Dina Titus's "FAIR BET Act" and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto's "FULL HOUSE Act" to restore a full loss deduction and ensure fair taxation.
Fine imposed on UAB Tete-a-tete casino2 July 2025
The Lithuanian Supervisory Authority imposed a fine of 15,000 euros on the gaming organizer UAB Tete-a-tete casino for violating Article 18(1) of the Law on Gaming of the Republic of Lithuania.
Michigan continues to halt illegal gambling websites2 July 2025
The Michigan Gaming Control Board issued cease-and-desist letters to 19 illegal online gaming operations found to be targeting players in Michigan without proper licensure.
Swedish Supreme Court issues ruling in case involving a former customer1 July 2025
The Supreme Court upholds the Patent and Market Court of Appeal's ruling from December 2023, in which BML Group was ordered to repay approximately 500,000 euros to the former customer.
California bill introduced to prohibit online sweepstakes games25 June 2025
The bill aims to protect Californians from unregulated online gambling by prohibiting online sweepstakes games that use a "dual currency” model to mimic casino-style wagering.
MGCB targets five illegal online gambling sites preying on Michigan players13 June 2025
BoVegas Casino, BUSR, Cherry Gold Casino, Lucky Legends, and Wager Attack Casino received cease-and-desist orders after it was discovered they were targeting Michigan residents without proper licenses.
UAB Baltic Bet hit with a fine4 June 2025
The Gaming Supervisory Authority under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania imposed 29,430-euro fine on the gaming organizer for violating the Law on Gaming of the Republic of Lithuania.
Six unlicensed operators ordered to halt services in Michigan3 June 2025
Bonus Blitz Casino, DomGame, Royal Ace Casino, Slots Capital, Supernova Casino, and Wins Mania have been found providing internet-based gambling without obtaining the necessary state authorization.
£2 million fine for online operator Spreadex Limited20 May 2025
The gambling business will pay a £2,022,000 penalty after a U.K. Gambling Commission investigation revealed anti-money laundering and social responsibility failings.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Jackpots, fines and openings edition16 May 2025
Spain’s gambling regulator has been busy cracking down on illegal gambling, hitting operators without a license with fines.
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