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MGA launches new annual Flagship Conference for 2027
The Malta Gaming Authority announced the inaugural Gaming Forward 2027 conference themed 'Shaping What Comes Next' to bring industry leaders, policymakers and experts together to discuss regulatory developments and other sector topics. Registrations of interest are open; a paid booking link for a full-day conference at a fee of €50 will be shared later and attendance is confirmed only upon payment.
Ksa waarschuwt voor oplichting met vervalste loterijvergunning
The Kansspelautoriteit revoked a lottery licence that had been fraudulently obtained in the name of football club Quick Boys; the licence was used to create multiple websites offering lottery tickets. The Ksa has tightened identity and domain controls, filed a police report, and advised consumers not to provide personal data or to contact their bank and report to authorities.
Ksa waarschuwt voor oplichting met vervalste loterijvergunning
The Kansspelautoriteit revoked a lottery licence that had been fraudulently obtained in the name of football club Quick Boys; the licence was used to create multiple websites offering lottery tickets. The Ksa has tightened identity and domain controls, filed a police report, and advised consumers not to provide personal data or to contact their bank and report to authorities.
Ksa waarschuwt voor oplichting met vervalste loterijvergunning
The Kansspelautoriteit revoked a lottery licence that had been fraudulently obtained in the name of football club Quick Boys; the licence was used to create multiple websites offering lottery tickets. The Ksa has tightened identity and domain controls, filed a police report, and advised consumers not to provide personal data or to contact their bank and report to authorities.
Ksa waarschuwt voor oplichting met vervalste loterijvergunning
The Kansspelautoriteit revoked a lottery licence that had been fraudulently obtained in the name of football club Quick Boys; the licence was used to create multiple websites offering lottery tickets. The Ksa has tightened identity and domain controls, filed a police report, and advised consumers not to provide personal data or to contact their bank and report to authorities.
Ksa waarschuwt voor oplichting met vervalste loterijvergunning
The Kansspelautoriteit revoked a lottery licence that had been fraudulently obtained in the name of football club Quick Boys; the licence was used to create multiple websites offering lottery tickets. The Ksa has tightened identity and domain controls, filed a police report, and advised consumers not to provide personal data or to contact their bank and report to authorities.
Ksa waarschuwt voor oplichting met vervalste loterijvergunning
The Kansspelautoriteit revoked a lottery licence that had been fraudulently obtained in the name of football club Quick Boys; the licence was used to create multiple websites offering lottery tickets. The Ksa has tightened identity and domain controls, filed a police report, and advised consumers not to provide personal data or to contact their bank and report to authorities.
Ksa waarschuwt voor oplichting met vervalste loterijvergunning
The Kansspelautoriteit revoked a lottery licence that had been fraudulently obtained in the name of football club Quick Boys; the licence was used to create multiple websites offering lottery tickets. The Ksa has tightened identity and domain controls, filed a police report, and advised consumers not to provide personal data or to contact their bank and report to authorities.
Ksa waarschuwt voor oplichting met vervalste loterijvergunning
The Kansspelautoriteit revoked a lottery licence that had been fraudulently obtained in the name of football club Quick Boys; the licence was used to create multiple websites offering lottery tickets. The Ksa has tightened identity and domain controls, filed a police report, and advised consumers not to provide personal data or to contact their bank and report to authorities.
Ksa waarschuwt voor oplichting met vervalste loterijvergunning
The Kansspelautoriteit revoked a lottery licence that had been fraudulently obtained in the name of football club Quick Boys; the licence was used to create multiple websites offering lottery tickets. The Ksa has tightened identity and domain controls, filed a police report, and advised consumers not to provide personal data or to contact their bank and report to authorities.
Allwyn Participant Protection Conference - Sarah Gardner speech
Acting Chief Executive Sarah Gardner delivered a speech at the Allwyn Participant Protection Conference highlighting recent developments including Allwyn's digital upgrade (the 'Digital Cutover'), the introduction of Powerball, embedding new online protections for National Lottery players, and the importance of participant protection to safeguard The National Lottery and its Returns to Good Causes.
Allwyn Participant Protection Conference - Sarah Gardner speech
Acting Chief Executive Sarah Gardner delivered a speech at the Allwyn Participant Protection Conference highlighting recent developments including Allwyn's digital upgrade (the 'Digital Cutover'), the introduction of Powerball, embedding new online protections for National Lottery players, and the importance of participant protection to safeguard The National Lottery and its Returns to Good Causes.
CFTC Secures Court Order Directing Louisiana Man and Arkansas Woman to Pay Over $31 Million for Digital Assets, Precious Metals Fraud
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida entered a default judgment against Brian Early and Alisha Ann Kingrey ordering $15,732,455 in restitution and a $15,752,455 civil monetary penalty, and entered consent orders against Rachel Larralde (personal representative of the estate of Rene Larralde) and Juan Pablo Valcarce. The court permanently enjoined the defendants from further violations of the Commodity Exchange Act and imposed permanent registration and trading bans, and ordered relinquishment of assets purchased with investor funds.
CFTC Secures Court Order Directing Louisiana Man and Arkansas Woman to Pay Over $31 Million for Digital Assets, Precious Metals Fraud
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida entered a default judgment against Brian Early and Alisha Ann Kingrey ordering $15,732,455 in restitution and a $15,752,455 civil monetary penalty, and entered consent orders against Rachel Larralde (personal representative of the estate of Rene Larralde) and Juan Pablo Valcarce. The court permanently enjoined the defendants from further violations of the Commodity Exchange Act and imposed permanent registration and trading bans, and ordered relinquishment of assets purchased with investor funds.
CFTC Secures Court Order Directing Louisiana Man and Arkansas Woman to Pay Over $31 Million for Digital Assets, Precious Metals Fraud
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida entered a default judgment against Brian Early and Alisha Ann Kingrey ordering $15,732,455 in restitution and a $15,752,455 civil monetary penalty, and entered consent orders against Rachel Larralde (personal representative of the estate of Rene Larralde) and Juan Pablo Valcarce. The court permanently enjoined the defendants from further violations of the Commodity Exchange Act and imposed permanent registration and trading bans, and ordered relinquishment of assets purchased with investor funds.
CFTC Secures Court Order Directing Louisiana Man and Arkansas Woman to Pay Over $31 Million for Digital Assets, Precious Metals Fraud
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida entered a default judgment against Brian Early and Alisha Ann Kingrey ordering $15,732,455 in restitution and a $15,752,455 civil monetary penalty, and entered consent orders against Rachel Larralde (personal representative of the estate of Rene Larralde) and Juan Pablo Valcarce. The court permanently enjoined the defendants from further violations of the Commodity Exchange Act and imposed permanent registration and trading bans, and ordered relinquishment of assets purchased with investor funds.
CFTC Secures Court Order Directing Louisiana Man and Arkansas Woman to Pay Over $31 Million for Digital Assets, Precious Metals Fraud
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida entered a default judgment against Brian Early and Alisha Ann Kingrey ordering $15,732,455 in restitution and a $15,752,455 civil monetary penalty, and entered consent orders against Rachel Larralde (personal representative of the estate of Rene Larralde) and Juan Pablo Valcarce. The court permanently enjoined the defendants from further violations of the Commodity Exchange Act and imposed permanent registration and trading bans, and ordered relinquishment of assets purchased with investor funds.
CFTC Secures Court Order Directing Louisiana Man and Arkansas Woman to Pay Over $31 Million for Digital Assets, Precious Metals Fraud
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida entered a default judgment against Brian Early and Alisha Ann Kingrey ordering $15,732,455 in restitution and a $15,752,455 civil monetary penalty, and entered consent orders against Rachel Larralde (personal representative of the estate of Rene Larralde) and Juan Pablo Valcarce. The court permanently enjoined the defendants from further violations of the Commodity Exchange Act and imposed permanent registration and trading bans, and ordered relinquishment of assets purchased with investor funds.
Warum darf Online-Glücksspiel beworben werden?
Die Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) veröffentlicht anlässlich des Aktionstags Glücksspielsucht ein umfangreiches FAQ zur Werbung für Online-Glücksspiel. Das FAQ erläutert, warum Werbung für erlaubtes Glücksspiel grundsätzlich zulässig ist, welche gesetzlichen Grenzen gelten, welche Besonderheiten für verschiedene Glücksspielarten bestehen und wie unerlaubte Glücksspielangebote erkannt und gemeldet werden können.
ESMA calls for changes to make MiCA clearer, safer and ready for emerging services
ESMA responded to the European Commission's public consultation on the review of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), recommending measures to simplify the framework, enhance investor protection, strengthen supervision, address DeFi and staking/lending/borrowing, clarify crypto-asset classification, and streamline procedures to support tokenised capital markets.
French-language training courses for applicants for a D licence postponed until 2027
The Belgian Gaming Commission announced that French-language training courses for applicants for a D licence are postponed until 2027 due to circumstances beyond their control. The postponement does not affect the validity of licence applications and further information will follow later.
Revised VAT and Gaming Tax Frameworks Come into Effect Tomorrow
Malta's revised VAT and gaming tax frameworks, introduced through Legal Notices 84 and 86 of 2026, take effect on 1 October 2026. The changes clarify VAT treatment and place of supply rules for certain gaming services, allow recovery of eligible input VAT where applicable, simplify gaming tax rates for qualifying activities offered to players present in Malta, and consolidate gaming tax and device levy into a single structure. Reporting portal arrangements and submission deadlines for September and October 2026 are specified.
New machine rules to support consumers and operators to reduce harm
The UK Gambling Commission announced new standards for gaming machines to improve consumer protection, including sessional information on play duration and wins/losses, improved access to gambling management tools on new category B machines, and restrictions on celebratory awards and features that accelerate results. Existing machines will be exempt and the bulk of changes will be implemented in June 2027.
Suspension of Authorisation for Condor Ltd (C 79820).
The Malta Gaming Authority suspended the authorisation of Condor Malta Limited (holder of MGA/B2C/340/2016) effective 16 September 2026, prohibiting it from carrying out gaming operations while requiring retention and access to player accounts. The suspension was imposed under specified provisions of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations and may be appealed under Article 43 of the Gaming Act.
The MGA publishes notice on multiple unauthorised URLs
The Malta Gaming Authority declared it has no connection with a list of specified URLs identified in September 2026 and stated that any reference to the MGA or licences on those websites is false and misleading. The Authority reminded consumers to only use services authorised by the MGA and noted a full list of unauthorised URLs is available and updated as identified.
The MGA publishes notice on multiple unauthorised URLs
The Malta Gaming Authority declared it has no connection with a list of specified URLs identified in September 2026 and stated that any reference to the MGA or licences on those websites is false and misleading. The Authority reminded consumers to only use services authorised by the MGA and noted a full list of unauthorised URLs is available and updated as identified.
The MGA publishes notice on multiple unauthorised URLs
The Malta Gaming Authority declared it has no connection with a list of specified URLs identified in September 2026 and stated that any reference to the MGA or licences on those websites is false and misleading. The Authority reminded consumers to only use services authorised by the MGA and noted a full list of unauthorised URLs is available and updated as identified.
The MGA publishes notice on multiple unauthorised URLs
The Malta Gaming Authority declared it has no connection with a list of specified URLs identified in September 2026 and stated that any reference to the MGA or licences on those websites is false and misleading. The Authority reminded consumers to only use services authorised by the MGA and noted a full list of unauthorised URLs is available and updated as identified.
The MGA publishes notice on multiple unauthorised URLs
The Malta Gaming Authority declared it has no connection with a list of specified URLs identified in September 2026 and stated that any reference to the MGA or licences on those websites is false and misleading. The Authority reminded consumers to only use services authorised by the MGA and noted a full list of unauthorised URLs is available and updated as identified.
The MGA publishes notice on multiple unauthorised URLs
The Malta Gaming Authority declared it has no connection with a list of specified URLs identified in September 2026 and stated that any reference to the MGA or licences on those websites is false and misleading. The Authority reminded consumers to only use services authorised by the MGA and noted a full list of unauthorised URLs is available and updated as identified.
The MGA publishes notice on multiple unauthorised URLs
The Malta Gaming Authority declared it has no connection with a list of specified URLs identified in September 2026 and stated that any reference to the MGA or licences on those websites is false and misleading. The Authority reminded consumers to only use services authorised by the MGA and noted a full list of unauthorised URLs is available and updated as identified.
The MGA publishes notice on multiple unauthorised URLs
The Malta Gaming Authority declared it has no connection with a list of specified URLs identified in September 2026 and stated that any reference to the MGA or licences on those websites is false and misleading. The Authority reminded consumers to only use services authorised by the MGA and noted a full list of unauthorised URLs is available and updated as identified.
The MGA publishes notice on multiple unauthorised URLs
The Malta Gaming Authority declared it has no connection with a list of specified URLs identified in September 2026 and stated that any reference to the MGA or licences on those websites is false and misleading. The Authority reminded consumers to only use services authorised by the MGA and noted a full list of unauthorised URLs is available and updated as identified.
The MGA publishes notice on multiple unauthorised URLs
The Malta Gaming Authority declared it has no connection with a list of specified URLs identified in September 2026 and stated that any reference to the MGA or licences on those websites is false and misleading. The Authority reminded consumers to only use services authorised by the MGA and noted a full list of unauthorised URLs is available and updated as identified.
The MGA publishes notice on multiple unauthorised URLs
The Malta Gaming Authority declared it has no connection with a list of specified URLs identified in September 2026 and stated that any reference to the MGA or licences on those websites is false and misleading. The Authority reminded consumers to only use services authorised by the MGA and noted a full list of unauthorised URLs is available and updated as identified.
The MGA publishes notice on multiple unauthorised URLs
The Malta Gaming Authority declared it has no connection with a list of specified URLs identified in September 2026 and stated that any reference to the MGA or licences on those websites is false and misleading. The Authority reminded consumers to only use services authorised by the MGA and noted a full list of unauthorised URLs is available and updated as identified.
FINTRAC imposes an administrative monetary penalty on Pathwise Credit Union
FINTRAC imposed an administrative monetary penalty of CAD 41,250 on Pathwise Credit Union following a compliance examination that found failures to maintain up-to-date written compliance policies approved by a senior officer and to assess and document ML/TF risk. Pathwise Credit Union has paid the penalty in full and the case is closed.
CFTC Staff Releases Updates to FAQs Concerning Registrants and Registered Entity Activities Relating to Crypto Assets and Blockchain Technologies
The CFTC's Market Participants Division, Division of Market Oversight, and Division of Clearing and Risk released updates to FAQs about registrant and registered entity activities relating to crypto assets and blockchain technologies, addressing investments of customer funds in tokenized forms of permitted investments and use of blockchain for recordkeeping. The FAQs update guidance originally released on March 20, 2026 and reference prior staff letters 25-39 and 26-05.
PA Gaming Control Board Approves Two Consent Agreements
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved two consent agreements: MGM Resorts International was fined for failing to timely file a Principal Licensing application ($50,250), and CountR GmbH agreed to pay $50,000 for an unapproved change of control and unpaid licensing fees. The Board also placed 10 individuals on involuntary exclusion lists, bringing the total excluded to 1,507.
PA Gaming Control Board Approves Two Consent Agreements
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved two consent agreements: MGM Resorts International was fined for failing to timely file a Principal Licensing application ($50,250), and CountR GmbH agreed to pay $50,000 for an unapproved change of control and unpaid licensing fees. The Board also placed 10 individuals on involuntary exclusion lists, bringing the total excluded to 1,507.
Hvidvasksekretariatet har udgivet en ny kvartalsrapport for 2. kvartal 2026
The Danish Anti-Money Laundering Secretariat (Hvidvasksekretariatet) published its quarterly report for Q2 2026, including the number of suspicious activity reports received and updates on current money-laundering cases. The Danish Gambling Authority noted a substantial decrease in reports submitted by gambling operators in Q2 2026 compared to Q1 2026.
Nieuwe guidance sluiting accounts: mensen die gokken moeten account altijd kunnen sluiten
De Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) publiceert guidance over het beëindigen van gokaccounts omdat niet alle vergunninghouders de regels correct naleven. De guidance verplicht dat spelers hun account altijd gemakkelijk kunnen sluiten, dat klantenservicegesprekken niet gebruikt mogen worden om spelers te behouden en dat resterende tegoeden zonder onnodige vertraging moeten worden uitbetaald.
Four arrests and £20,000 seized in illegal gambling raids
The Gambling Commission and Manchester City Council supported Greater Manchester Police in raids on four properties in Manchester city centre on 23 September 2026. Officers seized mobile phones, gambling-related items and more than £20,000 in cash under the Proceeds of Crime Act, and four people were arrested on various suspicions including money laundering and breaches of the Gambling Act.
Building the next generation of market infrastructure
FCA Chief Executive Nikhil Rathi delivered a speech outlining the UK's approach to enabling tokenisation and other emerging technologies in wholesale markets, signalling consultations and policy work including a joint tokenisation roadmap with the Bank of England, consultation on safeguarding rules for tokenised investment assets, and prior policy statements on fund tokenisation and stablecoin regime work.
Lutte contre le blanchiment de capitaux : une première sanction de la commission nationale des sanctions à l’encontre d’un opérateur agréé.
L'ANJ a saisi la commission nationale des sanctions après un contrôle révélant des manquements aux obligations LBC-FT d'un opérateur agréé. Le 8 juillet 2026 la commission a confirmé les manquements et prononcé des sanctions pécuniaires ainsi qu'une interdiction d'exercer les jeux en ligne pour deux mois avec sursis à l'encontre de l'opérateur, d'un dirigeant et du responsable conformité.
Suspension of licence Targetlocal Ltd.
The Gambling Commission suspended the combined remote operating licence of Targetlocal Ltd, which trades as Ken Howell's Sports Betting and operates kenhowells.com, following enquiries that revealed anti-money laundering failings. The Commission is reviewing the licence under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005; the suspension is immediate but customers can access accounts and withdraw funds and the non-remote general betting standard licence is unaffected.
Suspension of licence Targetlocal Ltd.
The Gambling Commission suspended the combined remote operating licence of Targetlocal Ltd, which trades as Ken Howell's Sports Betting and operates kenhowells.com, following enquiries that revealed anti-money laundering failings. The Commission is reviewing the licence under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005; the suspension is immediate but customers can access accounts and withdraw funds and the non-remote general betting standard licence is unaffected.
Suspension of licence Targetlocal Ltd.
The Gambling Commission suspended the combined remote operating licence of Targetlocal Ltd, which trades as Ken Howell's Sports Betting and operates kenhowells.com, following enquiries that revealed anti-money laundering failings. The Commission is reviewing the licence under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005; the suspension is immediate but customers can access accounts and withdraw funds and the non-remote general betting standard licence is unaffected.
MGA launches AI Gaming Charter following extensive industry collaboration
The Malta Gaming Authority and Malta Digital Innovation Authority launched an AI Gaming Charter, a voluntary sector-specific framework promoting responsible, transparent and accountable use of AI in gaming. The Charter was developed through industry engagement, surveys, targeted discussions and consultation and complements existing legal frameworks including the EU AI Act.
Building a stronger UK investment culture
FCA director Lucy Castledine set out the regulator's approach to supporting growth and innovation in UK retail investments, including AI governance, the Targeted Support regime, proposals to simplify the advice framework, the Public Offer Platform, Consumer Composite Investments regime, and consultations on simplifying disclosures.
Eerste vervolgvergunningen voor online kansspelen verleend
De Kansspelautoriteit heeft acht vervolgvergunningen verleend voor online kansspelen. De vervolgvergunningen lopen van oktober 2026 tot en met september 2031, zodat de genoemde aanbieders hun activiteiten in Nederland kunnen voortzetten. De Ksa beoordeelde onder meer overtredingen uit de afgelopen vijf jaar en gaf enkele aanbieders aanvullende aandachtspunten.
Eerste vervolgvergunningen voor online kansspelen verleend
De Kansspelautoriteit heeft acht vervolgvergunningen verleend voor online kansspelen. De vervolgvergunningen lopen van oktober 2026 tot en met september 2031, zodat de genoemde aanbieders hun activiteiten in Nederland kunnen voortzetten. De Ksa beoordeelde onder meer overtredingen uit de afgelopen vijf jaar en gaf enkele aanbieders aanvullende aandachtspunten.
Eerste vervolgvergunningen voor online kansspelen verleend
De Kansspelautoriteit heeft acht vervolgvergunningen verleend voor online kansspelen. De vervolgvergunningen lopen van oktober 2026 tot en met september 2031, zodat de genoemde aanbieders hun activiteiten in Nederland kunnen voortzetten. De Ksa beoordeelde onder meer overtredingen uit de afgelopen vijf jaar en gaf enkele aanbieders aanvullende aandachtspunten.
Eerste vervolgvergunningen voor online kansspelen verleend
De Kansspelautoriteit heeft acht vervolgvergunningen verleend voor online kansspelen. De vervolgvergunningen lopen van oktober 2026 tot en met september 2031, zodat de genoemde aanbieders hun activiteiten in Nederland kunnen voortzetten. De Ksa beoordeelde onder meer overtredingen uit de afgelopen vijf jaar en gaf enkele aanbieders aanvullende aandachtspunten.
Eerste vervolgvergunningen voor online kansspelen verleend
De Kansspelautoriteit heeft acht vervolgvergunningen verleend voor online kansspelen. De vervolgvergunningen lopen van oktober 2026 tot en met september 2031, zodat de genoemde aanbieders hun activiteiten in Nederland kunnen voortzetten. De Ksa beoordeelde onder meer overtredingen uit de afgelopen vijf jaar en gaf enkele aanbieders aanvullende aandachtspunten.
Eerste vervolgvergunningen voor online kansspelen verleend
De Kansspelautoriteit heeft acht vervolgvergunningen verleend voor online kansspelen. De vervolgvergunningen lopen van oktober 2026 tot en met september 2031, zodat de genoemde aanbieders hun activiteiten in Nederland kunnen voortzetten. De Ksa beoordeelde onder meer overtredingen uit de afgelopen vijf jaar en gaf enkele aanbieders aanvullende aandachtspunten.
Eerste vervolgvergunningen voor online kansspelen verleend
De Kansspelautoriteit heeft acht vervolgvergunningen verleend voor online kansspelen. De vervolgvergunningen lopen van oktober 2026 tot en met september 2031, zodat de genoemde aanbieders hun activiteiten in Nederland kunnen voortzetten. De Ksa beoordeelde onder meer overtredingen uit de afgelopen vijf jaar en gaf enkele aanbieders aanvullende aandachtspunten.
Eerste vervolgvergunningen voor online kansspelen verleend
De Kansspelautoriteit heeft acht vervolgvergunningen verleend voor online kansspelen. De vervolgvergunningen lopen van oktober 2026 tot en met september 2031, zodat de genoemde aanbieders hun activiteiten in Nederland kunnen voortzetten. De Ksa beoordeelde onder meer overtredingen uit de afgelopen vijf jaar en gaf enkele aanbieders aanvullende aandachtspunten.
GGL begrüßt erfolgreichen Schlag gegen illegales Glücksspiel in Milliardenhöhe
Die Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) begrüßt einen Ermittlungserfolg der Staatsanwaltschaft Frankfurt am Main zu unerlaubten Glücksspielangeboten, bei denen zwischen Juli 2021 und Ende 2023 Spieleinsätze von rund 5,86 Milliarden Euro abgewickelt worden sein sollen. Die GGL unterstützt Staatsanwaltschaften mit Erkenntnissen aus aufsichtsrechtlichen Maßnahmen und warnt Verbraucher vor illegalen Angeboten wie Platincasino.
Virtual Connect S.R.L.
The Kansspelautoriteit determined that Virtual Connect S.R.L. via the website lukcygem.com offers participation in games of chance without a license under the Dutch Gambling Act and ordered Virtual Connect S.R.L. to cease offering unlicensed gambling by means of a penalty order.
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