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Every published enforcement action, fine, license decision, and policy change from 36 gambling authorities worldwide — structured, dated, source-linked, and AI-readable. Updated daily. Segmented by operator, affiliate, payment processor, and policy.
Golpe a la ilegalidad en Nariño: Coljuegos incautó 30 máquinas tragamonedas clandestinas
Coljuegos, with the Lotería de Nariño and the Police GOES unit, conducted an interagency operation in Iles, Nariño, and seized 30 illegal electronic slot machines that allegedly omitted payment of about COP 284 million in exploitation rights. The seized machines will enter an administrative sanctioning process before being destroyed by Coljuegos.
Court of Appeal refuses TNLC permission to appeal
The Court of Appeal refused The New Lottery Company Limited (TNLC) and Northern & Shell PLC permission to appeal part of an April 2026 High Court decision that had dismissed all claims against the Gambling Commission concerning the competition to award the Fourth National Lottery licence and subsequent contract modifications with Allwyn UK. The Court dismissed all three grounds of appeal and noted TNLC had suffered no practical loss; the Gambling Commission said the decision supports the operation of the National Lottery and Allwyn's continued investment plans.
Court of Appeal refuses TNLC permission to appeal
The Court of Appeal refused The New Lottery Company Limited (TNLC) and Northern & Shell PLC permission to appeal part of an April 2026 High Court decision that had dismissed all claims against the Gambling Commission concerning the competition to award the Fourth National Lottery licence and subsequent contract modifications with Allwyn UK. The Court dismissed all three grounds of appeal and noted TNLC had suffered no practical loss; the Gambling Commission said the decision supports the operation of the National Lottery and Allwyn's continued investment plans.
Court of Appeal refuses TNLC permission to appeal
The Court of Appeal refused The New Lottery Company Limited (TNLC) and Northern & Shell PLC permission to appeal part of an April 2026 High Court decision that had dismissed all claims against the Gambling Commission concerning the competition to award the Fourth National Lottery licence and subsequent contract modifications with Allwyn UK. The Court dismissed all three grounds of appeal and noted TNLC had suffered no practical loss; the Gambling Commission said the decision supports the operation of the National Lottery and Allwyn's continued investment plans.
Live! Casino Philadelphia Enters into Agreement to Assist in Funding of Traffic Mitigation Project
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement in which Stadium Casino RE, LLC (operator of Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia) commits to a USD 2,000,000 contribution toward construction of a westbound on-ramp from 7th Street onto Interstate 76 to mitigate traffic. The Board also approved a separate consent agreement imposing a USD 32,500 fine on Inspired Gaming (USA), Inc. for failures related to a material change in its financial status and corporate structure, and added 12 individuals to the Casino Involuntary Exclusion List.
Live! Casino Philadelphia Enters into Agreement to Assist in Funding of Traffic Mitigation Project
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement in which Stadium Casino RE, LLC (operator of Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia) commits to a USD 2,000,000 contribution toward construction of a westbound on-ramp from 7th Street onto Interstate 76 to mitigate traffic. The Board also approved a separate consent agreement imposing a USD 32,500 fine on Inspired Gaming (USA), Inc. for failures related to a material change in its financial status and corporate structure, and added 12 individuals to the Casino Involuntary Exclusion List.
Live! Casino Philadelphia Enters into Agreement to Assist in Funding of Traffic Mitigation Project
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement in which Stadium Casino RE, LLC (operator of Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia) commits to a USD 2,000,000 contribution toward construction of a westbound on-ramp from 7th Street onto Interstate 76 to mitigate traffic. The Board also approved a separate consent agreement imposing a USD 32,500 fine on Inspired Gaming (USA), Inc. for failures related to a material change in its financial status and corporate structure, and added 12 individuals to the Casino Involuntary Exclusion List.
Mincetur bloquea 36 plataformas de juegos a distancia y apuestas deportivas que operaban sin autorización
The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), through its Directorate General of Casino Games and Slot Machines (DGJCMT) and in coordination with the Ministry of Transport and Communications, blocked 36 remote gaming and sports betting platforms operating without authorization. Authorities also seized 39 illegal slot machines from clandestine establishments in Lima, Lambayeque and Piura, closed 14 sports-betting venues and six slot-machine halls, and confiscated a slot machine allegedly used by minors.
Vuelve la Lotería de Chiquinquirá: sorteo entregará más de $36.000 millones en premios
After 22 years the Lotería de la Villa Republicana de Chiquinquirá returned to the market in association with the Sorteo Extraordinario de Colombia. The draw on 19 September will offer total prizes up to COP 36,700,000,000, including a top prize of COP 15,000,000,000; the ticket price is COP 20,000 and projected sales are about COP 3,000,000,000 with estimated municipal health proceeds of over COP 360,000,000.
Vuelve la Lotería de Chiquinquirá: sorteo entregará más de $36.000 millones en premios
After 22 years the Lotería de la Villa Republicana de Chiquinquirá returned to the market in association with the Sorteo Extraordinario de Colombia. The draw on 19 September will offer total prizes up to COP 36,700,000,000, including a top prize of COP 15,000,000,000; the ticket price is COP 20,000 and projected sales are about COP 3,000,000,000 with estimated municipal health proceeds of over COP 360,000,000.
Two Individuals Sentenced in Illegal Gambling Case Tied to Flint's "The Vault"
Two Georgia residents, James Stiles and Laura Stiles, pled guilty to maintaining a gambling house and were sentenced on July 13, 2026 in Genesee County to one year probation, jail credit (nine and five days respectively), and ordered to pay fines, fees, and costs. The sentences follow joint investigations by the Michigan Department of Attorney General and the Michigan Gaming Control Board into illegal gaming at 3301 Corunna Road in Flint (operating as The Cellular Vault/The Vault and later reported as The Flint Arcade), where authorities seized 43 computers and $2,572.48 in proceeds during an August 18, 2022 search.
Two Individuals Sentenced in Illegal Gambling Case Tied to Flint's "The Vault"
Two Georgia residents, James Stiles and Laura Stiles, pled guilty to maintaining a gambling house and were sentenced on July 13, 2026 in Genesee County to one year probation, jail credit (nine and five days respectively), and ordered to pay fines, fees, and costs. The sentences follow joint investigations by the Michigan Department of Attorney General and the Michigan Gaming Control Board into illegal gaming at 3301 Corunna Road in Flint (operating as The Cellular Vault/The Vault and later reported as The Flint Arcade), where authorities seized 43 computers and $2,572.48 in proceeds during an August 18, 2022 search.
Two Individuals Sentenced in Illegal Gambling Case Tied to Flint's "The Vault"
Two Georgia residents, James Stiles and Laura Stiles, pled guilty to maintaining a gambling house and were sentenced on July 13, 2026 in Genesee County to one year probation, jail credit (nine and five days respectively), and ordered to pay fines, fees, and costs. The sentences follow joint investigations by the Michigan Department of Attorney General and the Michigan Gaming Control Board into illegal gaming at 3301 Corunna Road in Flint (operating as The Cellular Vault/The Vault and later reported as The Flint Arcade), where authorities seized 43 computers and $2,572.48 in proceeds during an August 18, 2022 search.
Vuelve la Lotería de Chiquinquirá: sorteo entregará más de $36.000 millones en premios
Coljuegos announced the return of the Lotería de la Villa Republicana de Chiquinquirá in association with the Sorteo Extraordinario de Colombia, with a prize pool up to COP 36,700,000,000 for a draw on 19 September. The plan approved includes a top prize of COP 15,000,000,000, a ticket price of COP 20,000, projected sales of about COP 3,000,000,000, and an estimated COP 360,000,000 to be raised for Chiquinquirá's health.
Vuelve la Lotería de Chiquinquirá: sorteo entregará más de $36.000 millones en premios
Coljuegos announced the return of the Lotería de la Villa Republicana de Chiquinquirá in association with the Sorteo Extraordinario de Colombia, with a prize pool up to COP 36,700,000,000 for a draw on 19 September. The plan approved includes a top prize of COP 15,000,000,000, a ticket price of COP 20,000, projected sales of about COP 3,000,000,000, and an estimated COP 360,000,000 to be raised for Chiquinquirá's health.
CFTC Charges North Carolina Commodity Pool Operator and His Company with Fraud
The CFTC filed a complaint in U.S. District Court (Western District of North Carolina) alleging that Trevor L. Vernon and Argent Capital Management LLC operated a fraudulent commodity pool, solicited over $14 million from at least 60 participants from March 2022 through February 2026, sent false performance statements, misappropriated funds in a Ponzi-like scheme, made false sworn testimony, and violated registration provisions. The CFTC seeks restitution, disgorgement, civil monetary penalties, trading and registration bans, and a permanent injunction.
CFTC Charges North Carolina Commodity Pool Operator and His Company with Fraud
The CFTC filed a complaint in U.S. District Court (Western District of North Carolina) alleging that Trevor L. Vernon and Argent Capital Management LLC operated a fraudulent commodity pool, solicited over $14 million from at least 60 participants from March 2022 through February 2026, sent false performance statements, misappropriated funds in a Ponzi-like scheme, made false sworn testimony, and violated registration provisions. The CFTC seeks restitution, disgorgement, civil monetary penalties, trading and registration bans, and a permanent injunction.
Michigan Gaming Control Board reacts to temporary restraining order against KalshiEX, unlicensed sports betting operation targeting Michigan families
The Ingham County Circuit Court granted a 14-day temporary restraining order (TRO) against KalshiEX, LLC, barring the prediction-market platform from offering, advertising, or facilitating internet sports betting to persons located in Michigan, and directing implementation of state-compliant geolocation technology. The order, secured by the Michigan Attorney General for the Michigan Gaming Control Board, imposes a fine of USD 120,000 per day for noncompliance.
Michigan Gaming Control Board reacts to temporary restraining order against KalshiEX, unlicensed sports betting operation targeting Michigan families
The Ingham County Circuit Court granted a 14-day temporary restraining order (TRO) against KalshiEX, LLC, barring the prediction-market platform from offering, advertising, or facilitating internet sports betting to persons located in Michigan, and directing implementation of state-compliant geolocation technology. The order, secured by the Michigan Attorney General for the Michigan Gaming Control Board, imposes a fine of USD 120,000 per day for noncompliance.
Michigan Gaming Control Board reacts to temporary restraining order against KalshiEX, unlicensed sports betting operation targeting Michigan families
The Ingham County Circuit Court granted a 14-day temporary restraining order (TRO) against KalshiEX, LLC, barring the prediction-market platform from offering, advertising, or facilitating internet sports betting to persons located in Michigan, and directing implementation of state-compliant geolocation technology. The order, secured by the Michigan Attorney General for the Michigan Gaming Control Board, imposes a fine of USD 120,000 per day for noncompliance.
FIRO LOD N.V. – VOLUNTARY TERMINATION OF CLIENT PROVIDER AUTHORIZATION
The Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission accepted a voluntary termination request from Firo Lod N.V., terminating its Client Provider Authorization effective June 26, 2026. The Commission stated that Firo departs in good standing and will not receive or consider complaints submitted after the effective date.
NATIONAL GAMBLING BOARD WELCOMES SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTION OF ILLEGAL GAMBLING OPERATION IN LIMPOPO
The National Gambling Board announced the successful prosecution of an illegal gambling operation in Limpopo. The publication notes the outcome of enforcement action but does not name the operator, provide license details, or state any financial penalty.
Golpe al juego ilegal: Mincetur clausura locales clandestinos de apuestas deportivas y máquinas tragamonedas en Huaura
Mincetur, through its Dirección General de Juegos de Casino y Máquinas Tragamonedas and with police support, closed four clandestine venues in Huaura province: two in Sayán where 26 computer units for unauthorized online sports betting and 11 slot machines were seized, and three establishments in Huaura district where 18 slot machines directed at minors were confiscated. The actions cite Laws No. 27153, 31557 and 29149 and form part of a national control strategy; Mincetur reports 12 illegal sports-betting venues and five clandestine slot rooms closed so far this year.
Michigan Gaming Control Board Raids Adrian Business, 52 Illegal Gambling Machines Seized
State investigators executed a search warrant at Games 4 U, 2984 Treat Hwy., Unit C, Adrian, on June 4, 2026, following a joint investigation by the Michigan Department of Attorney General and the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Authorities seized 42 slot-style machines, 10 computer-based gambling machines, $8,715 in cash, and 20 gift cards related to illegal gaming activity; the MGCB reminded that individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty and noted potential legal consequences for illegal gaming.
Extensive Financial Crime Investigation Involving Uros Oy Draws to a Close
The National Bureau of Investigation has completed a criminal investigation involving Uros Oy, with suspected criminal damage amounting to nearly 38 million euros. The case includes multiple aggravated financial offences and has led to the referral of charges against ten individuals, including two principal suspects.
CFTC Joins Gemini Trust Company LLC in Motion for Relief from Judgment
The CFTC has joined Gemini Trust Company LLC in a motion for relief from judgment in a case originally filed in June 2022. The CFTC concluded that the complaint against Gemini should not have been filed based on a review of the investigation and evidence.
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