{ "generated_at": "2026-09-28T11:59:01Z", "window_start": "2025-09-28", "fx_note": "ECB reference rates on decision date via frankfurter.app; stored per record", "actions": [ { "id": "pennsylvania-20260923-93c2fa9a", "regulator_id": "pgcb-press", "regulator": "Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board", "jurisdiction": "pennsylvania", "country": "US", "lat": 40.27, "lng": -76.88, "date": "2026-09-23", "operator": "MGM Resorts International", "brands": [], "operator_key": "mgm resorts international", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 50250.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 43836.59, "fx_rate": 0.87237, "causes": [ "fit_and_proper", "reporting" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "MGM Resorts International failed to timely file a Principal Licensing application with the Board.", "summary": "At its monthly public meeting on September 23, 2026, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement presented by its Office of Enforcement Counsel with MGM Resorts International. The company agreed to pay a fine of $50,250 for failing to timely file a Principal Licensing application. Copies of the consent agreement are available through the Board's Office of Communications.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/press-release/pa-gaming-control-board-approves-two-consent-agreements", "source_quote": "MGM Resorts International, resulting in a fine of $50,250 for its failure to timely file a Principal Licensing application; and,", "sector": "casino_land_based", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published" }, { "id": "pennsylvania-20260923-541aef02", "regulator_id": "pgcb-press", "regulator": "Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board", "jurisdiction": "pennsylvania", "country": "US", "lat": 40.27, "lng": -76.88, "date": "2026-09-23", "operator": "CountR GmbH", "brands": [], "operator_key": "countr", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 50000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 43618.5, "fx_rate": 0.87237, "causes": [ "fit_and_proper", "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "CountR GmbH underwent an unapproved change of control of its licence and failed to pay required licensing fees.", "summary": "At its public meeting on September 23, 2026, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement with German-based supplier CountR GmbH over an unapproved change of control of its license and failure to pay required licensing fees. Under the agreement, the firm will pay the Board $50,000 to settle its unpaid license. Copies of the consent agreement are available through the Board's Office of Communications.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/press-release/pa-gaming-control-board-approves-two-consent-agreements", "source_quote": "CountR GmbH for an unapproved change of control of its license and failure to pay required licensing fees. Under the terms of the Consent Agreement, the German-based firm will pay the Board $50,000 to settle its unpaid license.", "sector": "gaming_supplier", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published" }, { "id": "ukgc-20260921-0e7cc127", "regulator_id": "ukgc-regulatory-action", "regulator": "UK Gambling Commission", "jurisdiction": "ukgc", "country": "GB", "lat": 52.48, "lng": -1.9, "date": "2026-09-21", "operator": "Targetlocal Ltd", "brands": [ "Ken Howell's Sports Betting", "kenhowells.com" ], "operator_key": "targetlocal", "action_type": "suspension", "amount": null, "currency": "GBP", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "aml" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "Commission enquiries revealed anti-money laundering failings at the operator.", "summary": "The Gambling Commission suspended the combined remote operating licence (no 000422-R-336567-002) of Targetlocal Ltd, which trades as Ken Howell's Sports Betting and runs kenhowells.com, covering casino, sports betting and virtual event betting. The suspension, effective immediately, followed Commission enquiries that revealed anti-money laundering failings. A licence review is being carried out under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005 and the suspension will remain until the Commission is satisfied the business is compliant. The operator is expected to treat consumers fairly and keep them informed; consumers can still access accounts and withdraw funds. The operator's non-remote general betting standard licence is unaffected.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/suspension-of-licence-targetlocal-ltd", "source_quote": "The Gambling Commission has suspended the combined remote operating licence of Targetlocal Ltd which trades as Ken Howell’s Sports Betting and runs kenhowells.com.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No financial penalty stated; the action is a licence suspension pending review", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "sweden-20260918-7c58dc32", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-09-18", "operator": "Polar Limited", "brands": [], "operator_key": "polar", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 50000.0, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": 4428.0, "fx_rate": 0.08856, "causes": [ "reporting", "fit_and_proper" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The operator failed to notify the regulator within 14 days of a change in its circle of persons with significant influence (key persons/ownership).", "summary": "Spelinspektionen opened supervision of Polar Limited on 25 June 2025 to check compliance with the requirement to report changes in the company's circle of relevant persons (key persons/owners) within 14 days. The review found that a change had occurred without being notified to the regulator. Polar Limited therefore received a warning (anmärkning) together with a financial penalty of SEK 50,000. The decision was published on 18 September 2026. No appeal is mentioned in the text and the licence was not withdrawn.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/polar-limited-far-anmarkning-och-sanktionsavgift---forandring-i-personkrets/", "source_quote": "Polar Limited får därmed en anmärkning och en sanktionsavgift på 50 000 kronor.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "mga-20260916-99963fcc", "regulator_id": "mga-enforcement-register", "regulator": "Malta Gaming Authority", "jurisdiction": "mga", "country": "MT", "lat": 35.9, "lng": 14.5, "date": "2026-09-16", "operator": "Condor Malta Limited", "brands": [], "operator_key": "condor malta", "action_type": "suspension", "amount": null, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "reg. 8(1)(f) of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations (S.L. 583.06)", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 }, { "text": "regs. 9(1)(a), (c), (d), and (m) of the Regulations", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 }, { "text": "Article 43 of the Gaming Act (Chapter 583 of the Laws of Malta)", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The MGA suspended the operator's authorisation on grounds set out in the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations, without specifying the underlying breaches in detail.", "summary": "The Malta Gaming Authority suspended the authorisation of Condor Malta Limited (C 70089), holder of MGA licence MGA/B2C/340/2016, under reg. 8(1)(f) of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations (S.L. 583.06), effective 16 September 2026. The sanction was imposed on the grounds set out in regs. 9(1)(a), (c), (d) and (m) of the Regulations. The company may no longer carry out gaming operations but must retain and provide registered players with access to their player accounts for visibility purposes. The decision may be appealed under Article 43 of the Gaming Act (Chapter 583 of the Laws of Malta). No fine amount was stated.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.mga.org.mt/licensee-hub/enforcement-register/#2026-09-16-suspension-of-authorisation-for-condor-malta-limited-c-70089", "source_quote": "The Malta Gaming Authority has suspended the authorisation awarded to Condor Malta Limited (the ‘Authorised Person’), holder of MGA licence MGA/B2C/340/2016, pursuant to reg. 8(1)(f) of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations (S.L. 583.06) (the ‘Regulations’).", "sector": "igaming", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary amount stated; the action is a suspension of authorisation." }, { "id": "sweden-20260914-9dc48aa2", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-09-14", "operator": "stakes.com (site operator, unnamed)", "brands": [ "stakes.com" ], "operator_key": "stakes.com", "action_type": "cease_and_desist", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "Those responsible for the website stakes.com offered gambling to Swedish consumers without holding the required Swedish licence.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen published a decision prohibiting those responsible for the website stakes.com from providing gambling services in Sweden without the necessary licence. The regulator states that it prioritises measures ensuring that gambling takes place with operators holding a Swedish licence, and publishes the grounds for its prohibition decisions concerning illegal online gambling on its website. No fine or other financial sanction is mentioned in the notice, and no appeal is referenced.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/ansvariga-for-webbplatsen-stakes.com-far-forbud-att-rikta-spel-mot-sverige", "source_quote": "Spelinspektionen har förbjudit ansvariga för webbplatsen, stakes.com, att tillhandahålla spel i Sverige utan nödvändig licens.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary amount stated; the decision is a prohibition order only.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "ukgc-20260828-f83a1f98", "regulator_id": "ukgc-regulatory-action", "regulator": "UK Gambling Commission", "jurisdiction": "ukgc", "country": "GB", "lat": 52.48, "lng": -1.9, "date": "2026-08-28", "operator": "BresBet Ltd", "brands": [ "bresbet.com" ], "operator_key": "bresbet", "action_type": "suspension", "amount": null, "currency": "GBP", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "rg", "aml" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The Commission suspended the operator's licence after enquiries revealed suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings.", "summary": "On 28 August 2026 the Gambling Commission suspended the operating licence of BresBet Ltd (licence no 065252-R-340096-002), which runs bresbet.com, following enquiries that revealed suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings. The Commission opened a review of the licence under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005, with the suspension effective immediately and remaining in place until the Commission was satisfied the business was compliant. The operator was told to treat consumers fairly, keep them informed, and consumers retained access to their accounts and could withdraw funds. In an update, the Commission confirmed that on 4 September 2026 BresBet Ltd surrendered its operating licence.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": true, "source_url": "https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/suspension-of-licences-bresbet-ltd-and-bet-st-george-ltd", "source_quote": "The Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of BresBet Ltd which runs bresbet.com and Bet St George Ltd which operates betstgeorge.com.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No financial penalty stated; this is a licence suspension notice", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "ukgc-20260828-4ddc2da4", "regulator_id": "ukgc-regulatory-action", "regulator": "UK Gambling Commission", "jurisdiction": "ukgc", "country": "GB", "lat": 52.48, "lng": -1.9, "date": "2026-08-28", "operator": "Bet St George Ltd", "brands": [ "betstgeorge.com" ], "operator_key": "bet st george", "action_type": "suspension", "amount": null, "currency": "GBP", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "rg", "aml" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The Commission suspended the operator's licence after enquiries revealed suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings.", "summary": "On 28 August 2026 the Gambling Commission suspended the operating licence of Bet St George Ltd (licence no 067818-R-341699-001), which operates betstgeorge.com, after enquiries revealed suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings. A review of the licence was launched under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005, with the suspension effective immediately and lasting until the Commission was satisfied the business was compliant. The operator was expected to treat consumers fairly and keep them informed; consumers could still access accounts and withdraw funds. The Commission later confirmed that on 4 September 2026 Bet St George Ltd surrendered its operating licence.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": true, "source_url": "https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/suspension-of-licences-bresbet-ltd-and-bet-st-george-ltd", "source_quote": "The suspension of BresBet (operating licence no 065252-R-340096-002) and Bet St George Ltd (operating licence no 067818-R-341699-001) follows Commission enquiries which revealed suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No financial penalty stated; this is a licence suspension notice", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "agco-20260827-1a24c682", "regulator_id": "agco-news", "regulator": "Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario", "jurisdiction": "agco", "country": "CA", "lat": 43.65, "lng": -79.38, "date": "2026-08-27", "operator": "NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc.", "brands": [ "NorthStar Gaming" ], "operator_key": "northstar gaming ontario", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 100000.0, "currency": "CAD", "amount_eur": 61916.0, "fx_rate": 0.61916, "causes": [ "aml" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "Gaming Control Act, 1992", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 }, { "text": "Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 }, { "text": "Standard 6.03 of the Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming", "std_id": "6.03", "dataset": "agco.json", "slug": "6-03", "confidence": 0.95 } ], "cause_sentence": "NorthStar Gaming failed to apply its own anti-money laundering controls, not classifying a player with a high-risk disclosed occupation as high risk, not conducting enhanced due diligence or verifying source of funds after the player exceeded the $25,000 deposit threshold, and not escalating interventions despite money laundering risk indicators.", "summary": "The AGCO issued a $100,000 monetary penalty to NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc. for alleged failures to comply with Ontario's anti-money laundering requirements. A player whose disclosed occupation was flagged as high risk under NorthStar's own AML policies reached the $25,000 lifetime deposit threshold in March 2024, but the operator did not classify the player as high risk, initiate enhanced due diligence, or verify source of funds. Deposits continued for over a year, totalling approximately $189,395 by June 2025, when the account was finally terminated following AGCO inquiries. The AGCO cited the Gaming Control Act, 1992, its regulations and Standard 6.03 of the Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming. NorthStar may request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.agco.ca/en/news/agco-issues-100000-monetary-penalty-northstar-gaming-anti-money-laundering-control-failures", "source_quote": "The Registrar imposed a total monetary penalty of $100,000 against NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc. for alleged breaches of the Gaming Control Act, 1992 , its regulations and the Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming .", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "ukgc-20260820-dba21898", "regulator_id": "ukgc-regulatory-action", "regulator": "UK Gambling Commission", "jurisdiction": "ukgc", "country": "GB", "lat": 52.48, "lng": -1.9, "date": "2026-08-20", "operator": "QuinnBet (Gibraltar) Limited", "brands": [ "quinnbet.com" ], "operator_key": "quinnbet gibraltar", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 609104.0, "currency": "GBP", "amount_eur": 710519.82, "fx_rate": 1.1665, "causes": [ "aml", "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "A Commission compliance assessment and investigation found anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures, including ineffective controls to identify customers at risk of gambling harm and inadequate source of funds and suspicious activity reporting checks.", "summary": "Following a compliance assessment, the UK Gambling Commission investigated QuinnBet (Gibraltar) Limited, operator of quinnbet.com, and identified anti-money laundering and social responsibility failings. Social responsibility issues included a manual process allowing 18 to 24 year-olds to exceed set deposit limits, controls that failed to flag markers of harm such as one customer placing around 4,800 bets in a day and 7,000 the next, a customer staking over £215,000 in a day undetected until the following day, and incomplete financial vulnerability checks. AML failings included delayed action on disproportionate spend, allowing significant deposits without establishing source of funds, and insufficient controls over the timely submission of Suspicious Activity Reports. The operator agreed to pay £609,104 as part of a settlement and", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/quinnbet-gibraltar-limited-to-pay-gbp609-104-for-regulatory-failures", "source_quote": "An online gambling business is to pay £609,104 after a Commission investigation revealed anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "sweden-20260820-fdd1a250", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-08-20", "operator": "Tranås AIF Ishockeyförening", "brands": [], "operator_key": "tranås aif ishockeyförening", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "technical", "other" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "8 kap. 1-2 §§ LIFS 2018:4", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "Supervision found shortcomings in the information provided on physical lottery tickets and in compliance with technical requirements.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen decided on a warning combined with a financial sanction for Tranås AIF Ishockeyförening following supervision, begun in February 2026, of six licensees offering physical lottery tickets with a prize value above one price base amount. The regulator reviewed compliance with technical requirements in the Gambling Act, the fixed prize plan requirements in the Gambling Ordinance and the information that must appear on physical tickets under Chapter 8, sections 1-2 of LIFS 2018:4. The amount of the sanction fee is not stated in the news item.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/licenshavare-inom-staten-och-allmannyttan-far-anmarkningar-och-varningar-med-sanktionsavgifter/", "source_quote": "Tranås AIF Ishockeyförening – beslut om varning med sanktionsavgift,", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "The news item states a warning with a sanction fee but does not state the amount.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20260820-ce459321", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-08-20", "operator": "Movendi Sverige", "brands": [], "operator_key": "movendi sverige", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "technical", "other" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "8 kap. 1-2 §§ LIFS 2018:4", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "Supervision found shortcomings in the information provided on physical lottery tickets and in compliance with technical requirements.", "summary": "Following supervision started in February 2026 of six licensees selling physical lottery tickets with prize values above one price base amount, Spelinspektionen issued a remark (anmärkning) to Movendi Sverige. The review examined compliance with the technical requirements of the Gambling Act, fixed prize plan rules in the Gambling Ordinance and the mandatory information on physical tickets under Chapter 8, sections 1-2 of LIFS 2018:4. No financial penalty is stated in the news item.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/licenshavare-inom-staten-och-allmannyttan-far-anmarkningar-och-varningar-med-sanktionsavgifter/", "source_quote": "Movendi Sverige – beslut om anmärkning,", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "A remark (anmärkning) was issued without any financial penalty stated in the text.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20260820-bb6312bb", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-08-20", "operator": "AB Svenska Spel", "brands": [], "operator_key": "svenska spel", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "technical", "other" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "8 kap. 1-2 §§ LIFS 2018:4", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "Supervision found shortcomings in the information provided on physical lottery tickets and in compliance with technical requirements.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen concluded supervision opened in February 2026 of six licensees offering physical lottery tickets with a prize value above one price base amount. The review covered compliance with the technical requirements of the Gambling Act, the fixed prize plan requirements of the Gambling Ordinance and the information required on the physical ticket under Chapter 8, sections 1-2 of LIFS 2018:4. AB Svenska Spel received a remark (anmärkning). No financial penalty is stated for this licensee in the published news item.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/licenshavare-inom-staten-och-allmannyttan-far-anmarkningar-och-varningar-med-sanktionsavgifter/", "source_quote": "AB Svenska Spel – beslut om anmärkning,", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "A remark (anmärkning) was issued without any financial penalty stated in the text.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20260820-857780e0", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-08-20", "operator": "Psoriasisförbundet", "brands": [], "operator_key": "psoriasisförbundet", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "technical", "other" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "8 kap. 1-2 §§ LIFS 2018:4", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "Supervision found shortcomings in the information provided on physical lottery tickets and in compliance with technical requirements.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued a remark (anmärkning) to Psoriasisförbundet after supervision of six licensees with physical lottery tickets whose prize value exceeds one price base amount. The supervision covered technical requirements under the Gambling Act, fixed prize plan requirements under the Gambling Ordinance and information obligations on physical tickets under Chapter 8, sections 1-2 of LIFS 2018:4. No fine amount is stated in the published item.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/licenshavare-inom-staten-och-allmannyttan-far-anmarkningar-och-varningar-med-sanktionsavgifter/", "source_quote": "Psoriasisförbundet – beslut om anmärkning,", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "A remark (anmärkning) was issued without any financial penalty stated in the text.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20260820-46809215", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-08-20", "operator": "Vänersborgs Hockey Club", "brands": [], "operator_key": "vänersborgs hockey club", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "technical", "other" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "8 kap. 1-2 §§ LIFS 2018:4", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "Supervision found shortcomings in the information provided on physical lottery tickets and in compliance with technical requirements.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen decided on a warning with a financial sanction for Vänersborgs Hockey Club after supervision of six licensees selling physical lottery tickets with prize values above one price base amount. The review concerned technical requirements under the Gambling Act, fixed prize plan requirements under the Gambling Ordinance and the information required on the physical ticket under Chapter 8, sections 1-2 of LIFS 2018:4. The size of the sanction fee is not disclosed in the news item.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/licenshavare-inom-staten-och-allmannyttan-far-anmarkningar-och-varningar-med-sanktionsavgifter/", "source_quote": "Vänersborgs Hockey Club – beslut om varning med sanktionsavgift.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "The news item states a warning with a sanction fee but does not state the amount.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "agco-20260820-37768feb", "regulator_id": "agco-news", "regulator": "Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario", "jurisdiction": "agco", "country": "CA", "lat": 43.65, "lng": -79.38, "date": "2026-08-20", "operator": "Booming Games (Malta) Limited", "brands": [], "operator_key": "booming games malta", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 70000.0, "currency": "CAD", "amount_eur": 43519.0, "fx_rate": 0.6217, "causes": [ "technical", "rg" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "Requirement 2 of Standard 2.16", "std_id": "2.16", "dataset": "agco.json", "slug": "2-16", "confidence": 0.95 }, { "text": "Requirement 3 of Standard 4.09", "std_id": "4.09", "dataset": "agco.json", "slug": "4-09", "confidence": 0.95 }, { "text": "Gaming Control Act, 1992", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The supplier made prohibited auto-play functionality available to Ontario players on multiple slot games and failed to properly configure, test and monitor its games before and after launch.", "summary": "The AGCO ordered monetary penalties totalling $70,000 against Booming Games (Malta) Limited after prohibited auto-play functionality was available to Ontario players on multiple slot games for several months. Ontario bans auto-play on slots because it removes the deliberate pause between wagers that supports player awareness and control. The AGCO's investigation, prompted by proactive compliance efforts, found the supplier failed to properly configure, test and monitor certain games before and after their Ontario launch. The affected functionality was disabled after the AGCO notified the impacted igaming operator. The penalties cite contraventions of Requirement 2 of Standard 2.16 and Requirement 3 of Standard 4.09 of the Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming. The supplier may request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.agco.ca/en/news/agco-orders-70000-penalty-booming-games-undermining-player-protection-prohibited-auto-play", "source_quote": "The Registrar imposed monetary penalties totaling $70,000 against Booming Games (Malta) Limited for violations of the Gaming Control Act, 1992 and its regulations in respect of the following contraventions of the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming:", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "gaming_supplier" }, { "id": "michigan-20260819-09edf65a", "regulator_id": "mgcb-enforcement", "regulator": "Michigan Gaming Control Board", "jurisdiction": "michigan", "country": "US", "lat": 42.73, "lng": -84.55, "date": "2026-08-19", "operator": "Star 8, Inc.", "brands": [ "DJ's Pub" ], "operator_key": "star 8", "action_type": "other", "amount": null, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The MGCB executed a search warrant and seized suspected illegal slot-style machines and proceeds after receiving a tip that the bar was operating unlicensed gaming machines and paying winnings in cash and gift cards.", "summary": "The Michigan Gaming Control Board, with the Michigan Attorney General's Office and Muskegon Police Department, executed a search warrant at DJ's Pub in Muskegon, operated by Star 8, Inc., as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected illegal gambling. Investigators seized three suspected illegal slot-style gaming machines, $1,200 in gift cards used to pay winnings, $3,874 in suspected gambling proceeds and related business records. The investigation followed a January tip alleging unlicensed gaming machines and payouts in cash and gift cards, with investigators reportedly observing the machines in operation during multiple visits. No arrests have been made and the matter remains under investigation. The premises was previously subject to a 2021 Michigan Liquor Control Commission action.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.michigan.gov/mgcb/news/2026/08/19/mgcb-executes-search-warrant-at-muskegon-bar", "source_quote": "Investigators seized three suspected illegal slot-style gaming machines, $1,200 in gift cards used to pay out gambling winnings to patrons, $3,874 in suspected gambling proceeds, and related records from the business.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No fine or monetary penalty was imposed; the action was the execution of a search warrant and seizure of three machines, $1,200 in gift cards and $3,874 in suspected gambling proceeds.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "colombia-20260819-da448c5c", "regulator_id": "coljuegos-noticias", "regulator": "Coljuegos", "jurisdiction": "colombia", "country": "CO", "lat": 4.71, "lng": -74.07, "date": "2026-08-19", "operator": "Yeferson Esteban Cossio Castaño", "brands": [ "Instagram" ], "operator_key": "yeferson esteban cossio castaño", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 116000000.0, "currency": "COP", "amount_eur": 24379.8, "fx_rate": 0.00021017073170731708, "causes": [ "unlicensed", "marketing" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "Ley 1437 de 2011", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The content creator operated and marketed a promotional game of chance to the public via Instagram without the required authorisation from Coljuegos.", "summary": "Coljuegos fined content creator Yeferson Esteban Cossio Castaño COP 116,000,000 for the illegal operation of games of chance in the promotional games category. The regulator found he operated and marketed a promotional game aimed at the public through Instagram without holding the corresponding authorisation. The penalty was calculated as 100 monthly minimum legal wages for 2023 (COP 1,160,000 each). In addition to the fine, the resolution bars Cossio from operating games of chance for five years following the administrative act becoming final. The case arose from a complaint about promotional activities on Instagram and followed investigation, charges, defence submissions and closing arguments. Appeals (reposición and apelación) remain available under Ley 1437 de 2011.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.coljuegos.gov.co/publicaciones/307376/coljuegos-sanciono-con-116-millones-a-influencer-por-operacion-ilegal-de-juegos-de-suerte-y-azar/", "source_quote": "Coljuegos impuso una multa de $116 millones al creador de contenido Yeferson Esteban Cossio Castaño, tras declararlo responsable de la operación ilegal de juegos de suerte y azar en la modalidad de promocionales.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "fx_note": "COP not on ECB feed; converted via USD peg 4100.0", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "ukgc-20260818-123212a6", "regulator_id": "ukgc-regulatory-action", "regulator": "UK Gambling Commission", "jurisdiction": "ukgc", "country": "GB", "lat": 52.48, "lng": -1.9, "date": "2026-08-18", "operator": "Holland Park Leisure Limited", "brands": [], "operator_key": "holland park leisure", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 150000.0, "currency": "GBP", "amount_eur": 175260.0, "fx_rate": 1.1684, "causes": [ "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The operator failed to participate in a multi-operator self-exclusion scheme as required for land-based gambling premises, a consumer-protection measure to reduce gambling harm.", "summary": "The Gambling Commission announced on 18 August 2026 that Holland Park Leisure Limited, an Adult Gaming Centre operator running three venues in Leicester, will pay a £150,000 fine for failing to comply with the requirement to participate in a multi-operator self-exclusion scheme. Despite being made aware of the obligation, the operator did not join a scheme until the Commission suspended its licence in October 2025. In addition to the financial penalty, the operator must undergo a third-party audit reviewing its policies, procedures, controls and their implementation, as well as the training and competency of its staff. The Commission emphasised that self-exclusion participation is a fundamental licence condition, not optional.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/holland-park-leisure-limited-fined-gbp150-000", "source_quote": "An Adult Gaming Centre operator is to pay a £150,000 fine for failing to comply with a self-exclusion requirement designed to reduce gambling harm.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260815-a6d81797", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-08-15", "operator": "Hard Rock Digital", "brands": [ "Hard Rock Digital" ], "operator_key": "hard rock digital", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 2000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 1729.06, "fx_rate": 0.86453, "causes": [ "technical" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The Director fined Hard Rock Digital for breaching regulations governing the creation of Internet gaming accounts.", "summary": "In its semi-monthly summary of actions covering August 1-15, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director imposed a $2,000 civil penalty on Hard Rock Digital pursuant to a Notice of Violation. The violation concerned regulations regarding the creation of Internet gaming accounts. No further sanction or licence action was reported.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/aug1_15/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a $2,000 civil penalty on Hard Rock Digital pursuant to a Notice \n of Violation for violation of regulations regarding creation of Internet \n gaming accounts; - View Docs", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260815-8fb7e909", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-08-15", "operator": "Caesars Sportsbook", "brands": [ "Caesars Sportsbook" ], "operator_key": "caesars sportsbook", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 251250.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 217213.16, "fx_rate": 0.86453, "causes": [ "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "Caesars Sportsbook was penalised for violating New Jersey regulations concerning responsible gaming.", "summary": "In its semi-monthly summary of actions covering August 1-15, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director imposed a civil penalty of $251,250 on Caesars Sportsbook pursuant to an Action in Lieu of Complaint for violations of responsible gaming regulations. The Director also ordered disgorgement of $45,465.38 in connection with the same matter. No licence suspension or revocation was reported.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/aug1_15/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a civil penalty of $251,250 and disgorgement of $45,465.38 \n from Caesars Sportsbook pursuant to an Action in Lieu of Complaint for \n violation of regulations regarding responsible gaming; - View Docs", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "agco-20260806-93279c35", "regulator_id": "agco-news", "regulator": "Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario", "jurisdiction": "agco", "country": "CA", "lat": 43.65, "lng": -79.38, "date": "2026-08-06", "operator": "Betty Gaming Ltd.", "brands": [ "Betty.ca" ], "operator_key": "betty gaming", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 120000.0, "currency": "CAD", "amount_eur": 74276.4, "fx_rate": 0.61897, "causes": [ "rg", "technical" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "section 3.01, requirement 1(a) of the Registrar's Standards for Gaming", "std_id": "3.01", "dataset": "agco.json", "slug": "3-01", "confidence": 0.95 }, { "text": "section 3.04 of the Registrar's Standards for Gaming", "std_id": "3.04", "dataset": "agco.json", "slug": "3-04", "confidence": 0.95 } ], "cause_sentence": "Failures in Betty Gaming's age-verification and player eligibility controls allowed underage individuals to create accounts and, in several cases, deposit funds and gamble on Betty.ca.", "summary": "The AGCO issued Orders of Monetary Penalty totalling $120,000 against Betty Gaming Ltd. after a defect in Betty.ca's age-restriction and player-eligibility controls allowed nine individuals under 19 to create accounts, deposit funds and gamble, while a further 14 underage individuals created accounts without depositing. The AGCO was notified of the vulnerability in November 2025. The Registrar cited section 3.01, requirement 1(a) and section 3.04 of the Registrar's Standards for Gaming, which require operators to prevent underage access and to validate player information before accounts are created. Betty Gaming may appeal the Registrar's action to the Licence Appeal Tribunal within 15 days.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.agco.ca/en/news/agco-penalizes-betty-gaming-ltd-120000-after-underage-individuals-created-and-funded-online", "source_quote": "The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has ordered monetary penalties totaling $120,000 against Betty Gaming Ltd. (“Betty Gaming”) after failures in its age-verification and player eligibility controls allowed underage individuals to create online gambling accounts and, in several cases, deposit money and gamble on Betty.ca.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260731-b71ee439", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-07-31", "operator": "Resorts", "brands": [], "operator_key": "resorts", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 15000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 13060.5, "fx_rate": 0.8707, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "Resorts violated New Jersey casino accounting control regulations.", "summary": "In its semi-monthly summary of actions covering July 16 to July 31, 2026, the Director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement imposed a $15,000 civil penalty on Resorts pursuant to a stipulation of settlement for violation of accounting control regulations. No further details of the underlying conduct, cited provisions or any appeal were published in the summary. The remaining items on the page concerned permits, transactional waivers, qualifications and individual employee registration matters, which are not enforcement actions against operators or vendors.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/jul16_31/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a $15,000 civil penalty upon Resorts pursuant to a stipulation of \n settlement for violation of accounting control regulations; - View Docs", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "ukgc-20260723-563109d1", "regulator_id": "ukgc-regulatory-action", "regulator": "UK Gambling Commission", "jurisdiction": "ukgc", "country": "GB", "lat": 52.48, "lng": -1.9, "date": "2026-07-23", "operator": "Evolution Malta Holding Limited", "brands": [ "Evolution" ], "operator_key": "evolution malta", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 4750000.0, "currency": "GBP", "amount_eur": 5567475.0, "fx_rate": 1.1721, "causes": [ "aml", "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The operator's money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment and related policies, controls and customer due diligence were inadequate, so it failed to detect that its games were being supplied to consumers in Great Britain via six unlicensed websites.", "summary": "The Gambling Commission published a public statement and agreed a £4.75 million regulatory settlement with Evolution Malta Holding Limited, holder of gambling software and game host (casino) licences. A Commission investigation found the company's games appeared on six unlicensed websites accessible to consumers in Great Britain, with large volumes of UK visits between December 2023 and November 2024. Evolution's money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment was outdated and ineffective, failing to flag that two operators it dealt with were supplying its games to GB consumers without a Commission licence; policies, procedures, controls and customer due diligence requirements were also not met. The Commission said failings were serious enough to consider licence suspension, but the company remediated swiftly.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/evolution-malta-holding-limited-to-pay-gbp4-75m", "source_quote": "Evolution Malta Holding Limited will pay a £4.75 million settlement after a Commission investigation revealed its games appeared on six unlicensed websites accessible to consumers in Great Britain (GB).", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "gaming_supplier" }, { "id": "pennsylvania-20260722-f77455be", "regulator_id": "pgcb-press", "regulator": "Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board", "jurisdiction": "pennsylvania", "country": "US", "lat": 40.27, "lng": -76.88, "date": "2026-07-22", "operator": "Stadium Casino RE, LLC", "brands": [ "Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia", "Live! Casino Philadelphia" ], "operator_key": "stadium casino re", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 2000000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 1753160.0, "fx_rate": 0.87658, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The casino agreed, as part of resolving issues surrounding its pending casino licence renewal, to contribute $2 million toward a traffic mitigation project near its Philadelphia location.", "summary": "The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement between its Office of Enforcement Counsel and Stadium Casino RE, LLC, operator of Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia. Under the agreement the casino commits to a $2 million contribution toward construction of a westbound on-ramp from 7th Street onto Interstate 76, intended to ease traffic congestion in the stadium district where the casino is located. The Board stated that the negotiated agreement forms part of its ongoing process to resolve issues surrounding the pending renewal of Stadium Casino RE, LLC's casino licence.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/press-release/live-casino-philadelphia-enters-agreement-assist-funding", "source_quote": "In the agreement, the casino commits to making a $2 million contribution toward the construction of a westbound on-ramp from 7th Street onto Interstate 76, a project designed to mitigate local traffic concerns in the stadium district.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "pennsylvania-20260722-e9467649", "regulator_id": "pgcb-press", "regulator": "Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board", "jurisdiction": "pennsylvania", "country": "US", "lat": 40.27, "lng": -76.88, "date": "2026-07-22", "operator": "Inspired Gaming (USA), Inc.", "brands": [], "operator_key": "inspired gaming usa", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 32500.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 28488.85, "fx_rate": 0.87658, "causes": [ "reporting", "fit_and_proper" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The interactive gaming manufacturer failed to properly report or address a material change in its financial status and corporate structure.", "summary": "The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement presented by its Office of Enforcement Counsel imposing a $32,500 fine on Interactive Gaming Manufacturer Inspired Gaming (USA), Inc. The penalty related to failures concerning a material change in the company's financial status and corporate structure. The Board said a copy of the consent agreement containing additional details is available on request through its Office of Communications. No appeal was noted and the company's licence was not affected.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/press-release/live-casino-philadelphia-enters-agreement-assist-funding", "source_quote": "The Board also approved a consent agreement presented by the Office of Enforcement Counsel resulting in a $32,500 fine against Interactive Gaming Manufacturer Inspired Gaming (USA), Inc. for failures related tos a material change in its financial status and corporate structure.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "gaming_supplier" }, { "id": "agco-20260713-07925673", "regulator_id": "agco-news", "regulator": "Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario", "jurisdiction": "agco", "country": "CA", "lat": 43.65, "lng": -79.38, "date": "2026-07-13", "operator": "Wholesale Smoke", "brands": [ "Wholesale Smoke" ], "operator_key": "wholesale smoke", "action_type": "suspension", "amount": null, "currency": "CAD", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "other", "fit_and_proper" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "AGCO inspectors found prohibited nicotine and erectile dysfunction products on sale at the Kitchener store on two occasions and alleged the registrant obstructed two compliance inspections.", "summary": "The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend for 30 days the lottery-seller registration of Wholesale Smoke, a convenience store at 809 Victoria Street North in Kitchener. AGCO inspectors cited the retailer for selling prohibited nicotine products and prohibited erectile dysfunction products during inspections on December 10, 2025 and March 4, 2026, and alleged obstruction of inspectors during two separate compliance inspections. The AGCO also seeks to impose conditions on the registration to strengthen compliance oversight and ensure prohibited products are not sold, advertised, stored or offered for sale. The registrant may appeal to the Licence Appeal Tribunal within 15 days.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.agco.ca/en/news/agco-moves-suspend-kitchener-convenience-store-wholesale-smokes-lottery-seller-registration", "source_quote": "The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a Notice of Proposal (NOP) to suspend the lottery-seller registration of Wholesale Smoke, located at 809 Victoria Street North in Kitchener, for 30 days.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary penalty stated; the action is a proposed 30-day suspension of the lottery-seller registration plus conditions.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20260709-9ab37d51", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-07-09", "operator": "RBGAMING N.V.", "brands": [], "operator_key": "rbgaming", "action_type": "cease_and_desist", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The company offered gambling to Swedish consumers without holding a Swedish gambling licence.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued a prohibition order against RBGAMING N.V., barring the company from providing gambling in Sweden without the required licence. The regulator states the company lacks a Swedish licence and that it prioritises measures ensuring gambling takes place with licensed operators, publishing the grounds for its prohibition decisions on its website. No financial penalty is mentioned in the notice.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/rbgaming-n.v-far-forbud-att-rikta-spel-mot-sverige", "source_quote": "Spelinspektionen har förbjudit RBGAMING N.V. att tillhandahålla spel i Sverige utan nödvändig licens.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary amount stated; the decision is a prohibition order only", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "sweden-20260709-7ef55a6f", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-07-09", "operator": "Softon Ltd", "brands": [], "operator_key": "softon", "action_type": "cease_and_desist", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The company offered gambling to Swedish consumers without holding the required Swedish licence.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen published a decision prohibiting Softon Ltd from providing gambling in Sweden without the necessary licence. The regulator states the company lacks a Swedish gambling licence and that it prioritises measures ensuring gambling takes place with licensed operators. No fine or other monetary sanction is mentioned in the notice, which was published on 9 July 2026. The prohibition is listed in the regulator's register of prohibitions against illegal online gambling.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/softon-ltd-far-forbud-att-rikta-spel-mot-sverige/", "source_quote": "Spelinspektionen har förbjudit Softon Ltd att tillhandahålla spel i Sverige utan nödvändig licens.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary amount stated; the decision is a prohibition order.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "agco-20260707-72aa7bf1", "regulator_id": "agco-news", "regulator": "Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario", "jurisdiction": "agco", "country": "CA", "lat": 43.65, "lng": -79.38, "date": "2026-07-07", "operator": "Great Canadian Entertainment", "brands": [ "Pickering Casino Resort" ], "operator_key": "great canadian entertainment", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 170000.0, "currency": "CAD", "amount_eur": 104584.0, "fx_rate": 0.6152, "causes": [ "aml", "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "section 6.1 of the Standards", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 }, { "text": "section 6.3 of the Standards", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The operator failed to adequately identify, assess and monitor high-risk patrons and to file required Suspicious Transaction Reports where patrons displayed potential money laundering indicators at Pickering Casino Resort.", "summary": "The AGCO ordered monetary penalties totalling $170,000 against Great Canadian Entertainment following a compliance audit of Pickering Casino Resort. The audit found the operator failed to properly assess and track high-risk patrons who were not subject to required enhanced scrutiny, and that required Suspicious Transaction Reports were not filed in a number of cases where patrons showed potential money laundering indicators. The AGCO cited breaches of sections 6.1 and 6.3 of the Registrar's Standards for Gaming, relating to mechanisms to identify and prevent unlawful activities and risk-based policies providing escalating measures for money laundering indicators. The operator may appeal to the Licence Appeal Tribunal within 15 days.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.agco.ca/en/news/agco-orders-170000-penalties-against-great-canadian-entertainment-failing-adequately-identify", "source_quote": "Toronto, ON -The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has ordered monetary penalties totalling $170,000 on Great Canadian Entertainment (GCE) for failing to adequately identify, assess and monitor high-risk patrons and report suspicious activity, including potential money laundering indicators at Pickering Casino Resort.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "sweden-20260703-e497fa56", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-07-03", "operator": "Spooniker Ltd", "brands": [], "operator_key": "spooniker", "action_type": "court_ruling", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "aml" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The administrative court agreed with the regulator that the company committed serious breaches of anti-money-laundering rules through insufficient customer due diligence measures.", "summary": "The administrative court (Förvaltningsrätten) upheld Spelinspektionen's decision against Spooniker Ltd, confirming serious breaches of the anti-money-laundering framework through insufficient customer due diligence. The court found grounds for the regulator's intervention by way of a warning and a financial penalty. No penalty amount is stated on the published page.", "appeal_status": "upheld", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/dom-forvaltningsratten-faststaller---varning-och-sanktionsavgift-for-tre-bolag/", "source_quote": "Det finns därför grund för Spelinspektionens ingripanden genom varning och sanktionsavgift.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "The page states only that the court upheld the warning and financial penalty; no amount is stated in the text.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "sweden-20260703-967d70c1", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-07-03", "operator": "Betsson Nordic Ltd", "brands": [], "operator_key": "betsson nordic", "action_type": "court_ruling", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "aml" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The administrative court agreed with the regulator that the company committed serious breaches of anti-money-laundering rules through insufficient customer due diligence measures.", "summary": "The administrative court (Förvaltningsrätten) upheld Spelinspektionen's decision against Betsson Nordic Ltd, confirming that the company committed serious breaches of the anti-money-laundering framework through insufficient customer due diligence. The court found grounds for the regulator's intervention by way of a warning and a financial penalty. No penalty amount is stated on the published page.", "appeal_status": "upheld", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/dom-forvaltningsratten-faststaller---varning-och-sanktionsavgift-for-tre-bolag/", "source_quote": "Det finns därför grund för Spelinspektionens ingripanden genom varning och sanktionsavgift.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "The page states only that the court upheld the warning and financial penalty; no amount is stated in the text.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "sweden-20260703-22790af8", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-07-03", "operator": "Snabbare Ltd", "brands": [], "operator_key": "snabbare", "action_type": "court_ruling", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "aml" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The administrative court agreed with the regulator that the company committed serious breaches of anti-money-laundering rules through insufficient customer due diligence measures.", "summary": "The administrative court (Förvaltningsrätten) upheld Spelinspektionen's decision against Snabbare Ltd, confirming serious breaches of the anti-money-laundering framework through insufficient customer due diligence. The court found grounds for the regulator's intervention by way of a warning and a financial penalty. No penalty amount is stated on the published page.", "appeal_status": "upheld", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/dom-forvaltningsratten-faststaller---varning-och-sanktionsavgift-for-tre-bolag/", "source_quote": "Det finns därför grund för Spelinspektionens ingripanden genom varning och sanktionsavgift.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "The page states only that the court upheld the warning and financial penalty; no amount is stated in the text.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "ukgc-20260630-befda95c", "regulator_id": "ukgc-regulatory-action", "regulator": "UK Gambling Commission", "jurisdiction": "ukgc", "country": "GB", "lat": 52.48, "lng": -1.9, "date": "2026-06-30", "operator": "Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited", "brands": [ "betfred.com" ], "operator_key": "petfre gibraltar", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 900000.0, "currency": "GBP", "amount_eur": 1044360.0, "fx_rate": 1.1604, "causes": [ "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The Commission found social responsibility failures in Petfre's policies and procedures, including inadequate automated identification of markers of harm and delayed customer interactions.", "summary": "Following a compliance assessment and subsequent investigation, the UK Gambling Commission agreed a regulatory settlement of £900,000 with Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, operator of betfred.com. The Commission identified social responsibility failures: insufficient automated processes to identify indicators of harm such as spend, time spent gambling and spend patterns; no processes ensuring immediate automated action where strong indicators of harm appeared; and a rule preventing a customer flagged for a safer gambling review from being flagged again for seven days, which delayed interactions, in one case a consumer lost £17,900 within 24 hours without further interaction. The Commission noted the licensee implemented interim mitigating controls and an action plan. A public statement was published the same day.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/petfre-gibraltar-limited-to-pay-gbp900-000-for-regulatory-failures", "source_quote": "Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited – which runs betfred.com – will pay the money as part of a settlement with the Commission.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260630-e0937618", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-06-30", "operator": "Bally's Interactive", "brands": [ "Bally's Interactive" ], "operator_key": "bally s interactive", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 7050.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 6187.43, "fx_rate": 0.87765, "causes": [ "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "Bally's Interactive was penalized for violating self-exclusion rules.", "summary": "The Director imposed a $7,050 civil penalty on Bally's Interactive for violation of self-exclusion rules, as listed in the Division of Gaming Enforcement's summary of actions taken between June 16 and June 30, 2026. No appeal is mentioned and the licence was not affected.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/jun16_30/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a civil penalty of $7,050 against Bally's Interactive for violation \n of self-exclusion rules;", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260630-886eee5a", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-06-30", "operator": "BetMGM", "brands": [ "BetMGM" ], "operator_key": "betmgm", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 106000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 93030.9, "fx_rate": 0.87765, "causes": [ "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "BetMGM breached self-exclusion rules and failed to honour wagering limits that patrons had set for themselves.", "summary": "The Director imposed a $106,000 civil penalty on BetMGM pursuant to an Action in Lieu of Complaint for violation of self-exclusion rules and failure to adhere to patron-established wagering limits. In addition, BetMGM was ordered to disgorge $51,789.31. The action appears in the Division's summary of actions taken between June 16 and June 30, 2026. No appeal is noted and no licence action was taken.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/jun16_30/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a civil penalty of $106,000 pursuant to an Action in Lieu of \n Complaint against BetMGM and ordered the disgorgement of an \n additional $51,789.31 for violation of self-exclusion rules and failure to \n adhere to patron-established wagering limits;", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260630-6d8199d5", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-06-30", "operator": "Borgata", "brands": [ "Borgata" ], "operator_key": "borgata", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 1000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 877.65, "fx_rate": 0.87765, "causes": [ "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "Borgata was penalized for violating self-exclusion rules.", "summary": "In its semi-monthly summary of actions covering June 16-30, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director imposed a civil penalty on Borgata pursuant to a Notice of Violation for violation of self-exclusion rules. The penalty amount is printed as \"$1.000\" in the summary, understood as $1,000. No appeal is mentioned and the licence was not affected.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/jun16_30/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a $1.000 civil penalty on Borgata pursuant to a Notice of \n Violation for violation of self-exclusion rules;", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260630-6a0742b1", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-06-30", "operator": "Harrah's", "brands": [ "Harrah's" ], "operator_key": "harrah s", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 16500.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 14481.23, "fx_rate": 0.87765, "causes": [ "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "Harrah's was penalized for violating self-exclusion rules.", "summary": "The Director imposed a $16,500 civil penalty on Harrah's pursuant to an Action in Lieu of Complaint for violation of self-exclusion rules, as reported in the Division of Gaming Enforcement's summary of actions taken between June 16 and June 30, 2026. No appeal is mentioned and the licence was not affected.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/jun16_30/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a civil penalty of $16,500 pursuant to an Action in Lieu of\nComplaint against Harrah's for violation of self-exclusion rules;", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260630-3b8395c5", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-06-30", "operator": "Sporttrade", "brands": [ "Sporttrade" ], "operator_key": "sporttrade", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 12500.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 10970.62, "fx_rate": 0.87765, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "Sporttrade offered wagering on sports events that are prohibited under New Jersey rules.", "summary": "The Director imposed a $12,500 civil penalty on Sporttrade for violation of rules regarding prohibited sports events, as recorded in the Division of Gaming Enforcement's summary of actions taken between June 16 and June 30, 2026. No appeal is mentioned and no licence action was taken.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/jun16_30/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a civil penalty of $12,500 against Sporttrade for violation of \n rules regarding prohibited sports events;", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "sweden-20260629-2d17cd10", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-06-29", "operator": "Twocent Technology Limited", "brands": [], "operator_key": "twocent technology", "action_type": "cease_and_desist", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The company offered gambling to Swedish consumers without holding the required Swedish gambling licence.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued a prohibition order against Twocent Technology Limited, barring the company from providing gambling in Sweden without the necessary licence. The regulator stated that the company lacks a Swedish licence and that it prioritises measures ensuring that gambling takes place with licensed operators. No fine was reported. The decision was published on 29 June 2026 and is included in the regulator's public register of prohibitions.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/twocent-technology-limited-far-forbud-att-rikta-spel-mot-sverige/", "source_quote": "Spelinspektionen har förbjudit Twocent Technology Limited att tillhandahålla spel i Sverige utan nödvändig licens.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary amount stated; the decision is a prohibition order only.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "agco-20260629-b051fb74", "regulator_id": "agco-news", "regulator": "Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario", "jurisdiction": "agco", "country": "CA", "lat": 43.65, "lng": -79.38, "date": "2026-06-29", "operator": "Great Canadian Entertainment", "brands": [], "operator_key": "great canadian entertainment", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 120000.0, "currency": "CAD", "amount_eur": 74070.0, "fx_rate": 0.61725, "causes": [ "technical", "aml" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "Standards for Gaming", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "Great Canadian Entertainment installed revoked or unapproved bill validator software in gaming machines at four Ontario casinos without the required testing and approval.", "summary": "The AGCO ordered monetary penalties totalling $120,000 against Great Canadian Entertainment for using unauthorized gaming system software at four Ontario casino sites. The regulator reviewed 40 instances in which revoked or unapproved bill validator software had been installed between February 20 and March 15, 2025. Bill validators verify the authenticity and value of cash inserted into electronic gaming machines and support anti-money laundering controls; the AGCO's Standards for Gaming require gaming equipment and software to be tested and approved before deployment. The AGCO characterized the use of unapproved software in a live casino environment as a serious compliance failure. The operator may appeal the Registrar's order to the Licence Appeal Tribunal within 15 days.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.agco.ca/en/news/agco-fines-great-canadian-entertainment-120000-using-unauthorized-gaming-system-software-four", "source_quote": "The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has ordered monetary penalties totalling $120,000 against Great Canadian Entertainment (GCE) for using unauthorized gaming system software at multiple Ontario casino sites, a serious compliance failure that bypassed requirements designed to protect the integrity of casino gaming.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "ukgc-20260625-4cb69b6d", "regulator_id": "ukgc-regulatory-action", "regulator": "UK Gambling Commission", "jurisdiction": "ukgc", "country": "GB", "lat": 52.48, "lng": -1.9, "date": "2026-06-25", "operator": "Stakelogic BV", "brands": [ "Tiger Temple 88" ], "operator_key": "stakelogic", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 122835.0, "currency": "GBP", "amount_eur": 142525.45, "fx_rate": 1.1603, "causes": [ "technical", "rg" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "Remote Technical Standards (14D)", "std_id": "RTS 14D", "dataset": "ukgc-rts.json", "slug": "rts-rts-14d", "confidence": 0.85 } ], "cause_sentence": "Stakelogic ran online slots games faster than the required minimum 2.5 second gap between spins, breaching the Commission's remote technical standards on responsible product design.", "summary": "The UK Gambling Commission announced that games supplier Stakelogic BV will pay £122,835 as part of a regulatory settlement after breaching responsible product design standards. The company self-reported that its game Tiger Temple 88 had operated with 1.97 seconds between spins, below the 2.5 second minimum required by the Commission's Remote Technical Standards (14D). Re-testing of its GB game portfolio identified a further 15 games running between 0.001 and 0.675 seconds too fast, over periods between 31 October 2021 and 30 October 2025. The errors arose because Stakelogic measured game cycle times using a manual stopwatch. The operator self-suspended the affected games and improved its testing policies and procedures.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/stakelogic-bv-to-pay-gbp122-835-for-running-slots-too-fast", "source_quote": "A gambling software business is to pay £122,835 for breaching responsible product design standards.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "gaming_supplier" }, { "id": "sweden-20260615-7699fca9", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-06-15", "operator": "Videoslots Ltd", "brands": [], "operator_key": "videoslots", "action_type": "court_ruling", "amount": 12000000.0, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": 1101120.0, "fx_rate": 0.09176, "causes": [ "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The administrative court agreed with Spelinspektionen that the operator had clearly breached its duty of care towards the majority of the reviewed players and therefore upheld the warning and the SEK 12 million sanction fee.", "summary": "The administrative court (förvaltningsrätten) ruled on Videoslots Ltd's appeal against Spelinspektionen's decision of 16 April 2025, which issued a warning and a sanction fee of SEK 12 million for shortcomings in the duty of care (omsorgsplikten). The court shared the regulator's assessment regarding the majority of the reviewed players, finding that the company had clearly breached the duty of care, and concluded that the warning and sanction fee were correctly imposed. The company's appeal was therefore rejected.", "appeal_status": "upheld", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/forvaltningsratten-har-meddelat-domar-i-tva-mal-gallande-omsorgsplikten/", "source_quote": "Spelinspektionen beslutade den 16 april 2025 att meddela Videoslots Ltd en varning och en sanktionsavgift om 12 miljoner kronor för brister i omsorgsplikten.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "The exact date of the court judgment is not stated; the publication date of the regulator's news item (2026-06-15) is used.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "sweden-20260615-6d9a76df", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-06-15", "operator": "Roar Vegas Ltd", "brands": [], "operator_key": "roar vegas", "action_type": "court_ruling", "amount": 8000000.0, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": 734080.0, "fx_rate": 0.09176, "causes": [ "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The administrative court found that Roar Vegas had not clearly and distinctly breached the duty of care and therefore annulled Spelinspektionen's decision imposing a reprimand and a SEK 8 million sanction fee.", "summary": "The administrative court ruled on Spelinspektionen's decision of 24 March 2025, which issued Roar Vegas Ltd a reprimand (anmärkning) and a sanction fee of SEK 8 million for shortcomings in the duty of care (omsorgsplikten). The court held that Roar Vegas had not clearly and distinctly breached the duty of care and annulled the regulator's decision.", "appeal_status": "overturned", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/forvaltningsratten-har-meddelat-domar-i-tva-mal-gallande-omsorgsplikten/", "source_quote": "Spelinspektionen beslutade den 24 mars 2025 att meddela Roar Vegas Ltd en anmärkning en sanktionsavgift om 8 miljoner kronor för brister i omsorgsplikten.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "The exact date of the court judgment is not stated; the publication date of the regulator's news item (2026-06-15) is used.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "spain-20260526-e3e3353b", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2026-05-26", "operator": "Kalshi", "brands": [ "Kalshi" ], "operator_key": "kalshi", "action_type": "cease_and_desist", "amount": null, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "unlicensed", "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The platform is alleged to be offering prediction-market betting to users in Spain without the required administrative licence, in breach of Spanish gambling regulations.", "summary": "On 26 May 2026 the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and Agenda 2030, through the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), opened sanctioning proceedings against prediction-market platform Kalshi for allegedly operating betting activity in Spain without the mandatory administrative authorisation. As a precautionary measure pending the final resolution, the Ministry ordered the blocking of the platform's websites in Spain. The proceeding was notified through publication in the Boletín Oficial del Estado after attempts at direct notification at the operator's known foreign addresses failed. The DGOJ estimates the procedure will last three to four months and notes unauthorised operators lack required player-protection and supervisory safeguards.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/dgoj-abre-expediente-sancionador-plataformas-polymarket-kalshi-ordena-bloqueo-sus-webs", "source_quote": "Junto a este expediente, a cargo de la Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), el Ministerio que dirige Pablo Bustinduy ha emitido una orden para bloquear en España las páginas webs de estas plataformas como medida cautelar hasta la resolución definitiva del expediente.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No financial penalty stated; the sanctioning proceeding has only been opened and a precautionary website-blocking order issued pending final resolution.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "spain-20260526-4cdfa876", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2026-05-26", "operator": "Polymarket", "brands": [ "Polymarket" ], "operator_key": "polymarket", "action_type": "cease_and_desist", "amount": null, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "unlicensed", "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The platform is alleged to be offering prediction-market betting to users in Spain without the required administrative licence, in breach of Spanish gambling regulations.", "summary": "On 26 May 2026 the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and Agenda 2030, through the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), opened sanctioning proceedings against prediction-market platform Polymarket for allegedly operating betting activity in Spain without the mandatory administrative authorisation. As a precautionary measure pending the final resolution, the Ministry ordered the blocking of the platform's websites in Spain. The proceeding was notified via publication in the Boletín Oficial del Estado after direct notification attempts at the operator's known foreign addresses failed. The DGOJ expects the procedure to take three to four months and warns that unauthorised operators lack required identity-verification, minor-protection and self-exclusion safeguards.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/dgoj-abre-expediente-sancionador-plataformas-polymarket-kalshi-ordena-bloqueo-sus-webs", "source_quote": "Junto a este expediente, a cargo de la Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), el Ministerio que dirige Pablo Bustinduy ha emitido una orden para bloquear en España las páginas webs de estas plataformas como medida cautelar hasta la resolución definitiva del expediente.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No financial penalty stated; the sanctioning proceeding has only been opened and a precautionary website-blocking order issued pending final resolution.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "sweden-20260522-9e51354b", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-05-22", "operator": "Oddit Limited", "brands": [], "operator_key": "oddit", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 1200000.0, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": 110400.0, "fx_rate": 0.092, "causes": [ "reporting", "fit_and_proper" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The operator failed to notify the regulator of changes to its circle of qualified persons within the required 14 days on several occasions.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued Oddit Limited a warning and a sanction fee of SEK 1.2 million. The regulator found that the licensee breached the notification duty in the Swedish Gambling Act by carrying out a total of ten changes in its circle of persons (personkretsen) on three occasions during the licence period and reporting them more than 14 days after the changes occurred. The decision was published on 22 May 2026. No appeal is mentioned and the licence was not withdrawn.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/ddit-limited-far-varning-och-sanktionsavgift---forandring-i-personkrets/", "source_quote": "Oddit Limited tilldelas en varning och sanktionsavgift på 1,2 miljoner kronor.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "pennsylvania-20260520-ee49954e", "regulator_id": "pgcb-press", "regulator": "Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board", "jurisdiction": "pennsylvania", "country": "US", "lat": 40.27, "lng": -76.88, "date": "2026-05-20", "operator": "YFS Sub, LLC", "brands": [ "Yahoo Fantasy Sports" ], "operator_key": "yfs sub", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 50000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 43103.5, "fx_rate": 0.86207, "causes": [ "reporting", "fit_and_proper" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The fantasy contest operator failed to notify the Board and obtain its approval for a change of control of its licence.", "summary": "The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement on May 20, 2026 fining fantasy contest operator YFS Sub, LLC, a subsidiary of Yahoo Fantasy Sports, $50,000 for failing to notify the Board and obtain proper approval for a change of control of its licence. The action was one of four consent agreements presented by the Office of Enforcement Counsel that resulted in fines totalling $180,000.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/press-release/pa-gaming-control-board-levies-fines-totaling-180000", "source_quote": "Fantasy Contest Operator YFS Sub, LLC, a subsidiary of Yahoo Fantasy Sports, a $50,000 fine for failure to notify and gain proper approval of the Board for a change of control of its license.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "pennsylvania-20260520-db00ac2c", "regulator_id": "pgcb-press", "regulator": "Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board", "jurisdiction": "pennsylvania", "country": "US", "lat": 40.27, "lng": -76.88, "date": "2026-05-20", "operator": "Wind Creek Bethlehem, LLC", "brands": [], "operator_key": "wind creek bethlehem", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 50000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 43103.5, "fx_rate": 0.86207, "causes": [ "aml" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The casino failed to follow Know Your Customer guidelines, which led to fraudulent withdrawals of more than $92,000 from iGaming accounts.", "summary": "The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement on May 20, 2026 imposing a $50,000 fine on Wind Creek Bethlehem, LLC for failing to follow Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines, a failure that resulted in fraudulent withdrawals of more than $92,000 from iGaming accounts. The fine was one of four consent agreements totalling $180,000 approved at the Board's monthly public meeting.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/press-release/pa-gaming-control-board-levies-fines-totaling-180000", "source_quote": "Wind Creek Bethlehem, LLC received a $50,000 fine for failure to follow Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines that resulted in fraudulent withdrawals from iGaming accounts of more than over $92,000; and,", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "pennsylvania-20260520-6943e88d", "regulator_id": "pgcb-press", "regulator": "Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board", "jurisdiction": "pennsylvania", "country": "US", "lat": 40.27, "lng": -76.88, "date": "2026-05-20", "operator": "Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment", "brands": [ "betParx" ], "operator_key": "greenwood gaming and entertainment", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 40000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 34482.8, "fx_rate": 0.86207, "causes": [ "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "Underage individuals were allowed on the gaming floor and to play slot machines or table games on three occasions.", "summary": "At its public monthly meeting on May 20, 2026, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement negotiated by the Office of Enforcement Counsel imposing a $40,000 fine on Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment for three instances of permitting underage individuals to access the gaming floor and play slot machines or table games. This was one of two fines totalling $80,000 levied on the operator at the same meeting, part of four consent agreements totalling $180,000 approved that day.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/press-release/pa-gaming-control-board-levies-fines-totaling-180000", "source_quote": "A $40,000 fine for three instances of permitting underage individuals to access the gaming floor and play slot machines or table games;", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260515-c3f04edb", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-05-15", "operator": "PLA Productions", "brands": [], "operator_key": "pla productions", "action_type": "cancellation", "amount": null, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The vendor's registration was administratively revoked for failure to request a hearing, failure to appear, or failure to comply with fingerprint requirements.", "summary": "In its semi-monthly summary of actions for May 1-15, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director listed the administrative revocation of the vendor registration of PLA Productions (VRF 96605), under the category of administrative revocations for failure to request a hearing, failure to appear, or failure to comply with fingerprint requirements. No civil penalty or monetary amount was stated.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": true, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/may1_15/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "49. PLA Productions, VRF 96605;", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary amount stated; administrative revocation only. Date is the period end date stated in the opening sentence.", "sector": "gaming_supplier" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260515-c2ac8707", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-05-15", "operator": "Mitsubishi HC Capital America", "brands": [], "operator_key": "mitsubishi hc capital america", "action_type": "cancellation", "amount": null, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The vendor's registration was administratively revoked for failure to request a hearing, failure to appear, or failure to comply with fingerprint requirements.", "summary": "In its semi-monthly summary of actions for May 1-15, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director listed the administrative revocation of the vendor registration of Mitsubishi HC Capital America (VRF 96612), under the category of administrative revocations for failure to request a hearing, failure to appear, or failure to comply with fingerprint requirements. No civil penalty or monetary amount was stated.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": true, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/may1_15/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "48. Mitsubishi HC Capital America, VRF 96612;", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary amount stated; administrative revocation only. Date is the period end date stated in the opening sentence.", "sector": "gaming_supplier" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260515-a6a9f712", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-05-15", "operator": "Yaham Optoelectronics", "brands": [], "operator_key": "yaham optoelectronics", "action_type": "cancellation", "amount": null, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The vendor's registration was administratively revoked for failure to request a hearing, failure to appear, or failure to comply with fingerprint requirements.", "summary": "In its semi-monthly summary of actions for May 1-15, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director listed the administrative revocation of the vendor registration of Yaham Optoelectronics (VRF 96557), under the category of administrative revocations for failure to request a hearing, failure to appear, or failure to comply with fingerprint requirements. No civil penalty or monetary amount was stated.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": true, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/may1_15/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "51. Yaham Optoelectronics, VRF 96557.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary amount stated; administrative revocation only. Date is the period end date stated in the opening sentence.", "sector": "gaming_supplier" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260515-3d974a30", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-05-15", "operator": "DBT Labs", "brands": [], "operator_key": "dbt labs", "action_type": "cancellation", "amount": null, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The vendor's registration was administratively revoked for failure to request a hearing, failure to appear, or failure to comply with fingerprint requirements.", "summary": "In its semi-monthly summary of actions for May 1-15, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director listed the administrative revocation of the vendor registration of DBT Labs (VRF 96584), under the category of administrative revocations for failure to request a hearing, failure to appear, or failure to comply with fingerprint requirements. No civil penalty or monetary amount was stated.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": true, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/may1_15/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "46. DBT Labs, VRF 96584;", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary amount stated; administrative revocation only. Date is the period end date stated in the opening sentence.", "sector": "gaming_supplier" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260515-2a0f9486", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-05-15", "operator": "Red Room Holdings", "brands": [], "operator_key": "red room", "action_type": "cancellation", "amount": null, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The vendor's registration was administratively revoked for failure to request a hearing, failure to appear, or failure to comply with fingerprint requirements.", "summary": "In its semi-monthly summary of actions for May 1-15, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director listed the administrative revocation of the vendor registration of Red Room Holdings (VRF 96634), under the category of administrative revocations for failure to request a hearing, failure to appear, or failure to comply with fingerprint requirements. No civil penalty or monetary amount was stated.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": true, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/may1_15/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "50. Red Room Holdings, VRF 96634;", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary amount stated; administrative revocation only. Date is the period end date stated in the opening sentence.", "sector": "gaming_supplier" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260515-11b37be3", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-05-15", "operator": "Lamdatest", "brands": [], "operator_key": "lamdatest", "action_type": "cancellation", "amount": null, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The vendor's registration was administratively revoked for failure to request a hearing, failure to appear, or failure to comply with fingerprint requirements.", "summary": "In its semi-monthly summary of actions for May 1-15, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director listed the administrative revocation of the vendor registration of Lamdatest (VRF 96607), under the category of administrative revocations for failure to request a hearing, failure to appear, or failure to comply with fingerprint requirements. No civil penalty or monetary amount was stated.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": true, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/may1_15/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "47. Lamdatest, VRF 96607;", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary amount stated; administrative revocation only. Date is the period end date stated in the opening sentence.", "sector": "gaming_supplier" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260515-063abd0c", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-05-15", "operator": "Beyond Gifting", "brands": [], "operator_key": "beyond gifting", "action_type": "cancellation", "amount": null, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The vendor's registration was administratively revoked for failure to request a hearing, failure to appear, or failure to comply with fingerprint requirements.", "summary": "In its semi-monthly summary of actions for May 1-15, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director listed the administrative revocation of the vendor registration of Beyond Gifting (VRF 96560). The revocation falls under the category of administrative revocations for failure to request a hearing, failure to appear, or failure to comply with fingerprint requirements. No civil penalty or monetary amount was stated.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": true, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/may1_15/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "45. Beyond Gifting, VRF 96560;", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary amount stated; administrative revocation only. Date is the period end date stated in the opening sentence.", "sector": "gaming_supplier" }, { "id": "agco-20260507-9a18fa7c", "regulator_id": "agco-news", "regulator": "Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario", "jurisdiction": "agco", "country": "CA", "lat": 43.65, "lng": -79.38, "date": "2026-05-07", "operator": "Arrise Solutions Limited", "brands": [], "operator_key": "arrise solutions", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 40000.0, "currency": "CAD", "amount_eur": 24937.6, "fx_rate": 0.62344, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The AGCO found that games created by the company were available on unregulated gambling websites accessible to Ontario players, which is prohibited for registered suppliers.", "summary": "The AGCO served Arrise Solutions Limited with an Order of Monetary Penalty of $40,000 after an investigation found that games created by the company were available on unregulated gambling websites accessible to Ontario players. Arrise Solutions is registered with the AGCO to supply slot and casino-style games to Ontario's regulated gaming sites, and registered suppliers are prohibited from offering their products to unregulated websites available to Ontario players. The AGCO stated that supplying such sites helps sustain unregulated gaming operations and increases risks to players, including lack of game integrity and potential money laundering and match-fixing. The company cooperated fully with the investigation and promptly restricted Ontario player access on unregulated sites.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.agco.ca/en/news/agco-takes-enforcement-action-against-two-companies-allowing-their-games-unregulated-gaming", "source_quote": "The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has served Relax Gaming Limited and Arrise Solutions Limited with Orders of Monetary Penalties of $40,000 each.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "gaming_supplier" }, { "id": "agco-20260507-88ba4acf", "regulator_id": "agco-news", "regulator": "Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario", "jurisdiction": "agco", "country": "CA", "lat": 43.65, "lng": -79.38, "date": "2026-05-07", "operator": "Relax Gaming Limited", "brands": [], "operator_key": "relax gaming", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 40000.0, "currency": "CAD", "amount_eur": 24937.6, "fx_rate": 0.62344, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The AGCO found that games created by the company were available on unregulated gambling websites accessible to Ontario players, which is prohibited for registered suppliers.", "summary": "The AGCO served Relax Gaming Limited with an Order of Monetary Penalty of $40,000 after an investigation found that games created by the company were available on unregulated gambling websites accessible to Ontario players. Relax Gaming is registered with the AGCO to supply slot and casino-style games to Ontario's regulated gaming sites, and registered suppliers are prohibited from offering their products to unregulated sites available to Ontario players. The AGCO said supplying such sites helps sustain unregulated gaming operations and exposes players to risks including lack of game integrity, weak responsible gaming safeguards, money laundering and match-fixing. The company cooperated fully and promptly restricted Ontario player access to its games on unregulated sites.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.agco.ca/en/news/agco-takes-enforcement-action-against-two-companies-allowing-their-games-unregulated-gaming", "source_quote": "The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has served Relax Gaming Limited and Arrise Solutions Limited with Orders of Monetary Penalties of $40,000 each.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "gaming_supplier" }, { "id": "sweden-20260430-4b3b9c0d", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-04-30", "operator": "Polar Limited", "brands": [], "operator_key": "polar", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "marketing" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "14 kap. 9 § spellagen (2018:1138)", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The operator offered bonuses to Swedish customers on two occasions, although Swedish law only allows a bonus to be offered on the first occasion a player plays one of the licensee's games.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued a warning (anmärkning) to Polar Limited on 30 April 2026 after supervision found that the company had on two occasions incorrectly provided bonuses to Swedish customers. Under Chapter 14, Section 9 of the Swedish Gambling Act (2018:1138), a bonus may only be offered on the first occasion a player plays one of the licence holder's games. No financial penalty was reported in the published notice.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/polar-limited-far-anmarkning-for-otillatna-bonuserbjudanden/", "source_quote": "Polar Limited har fått en anmärkning för denna överträdelse.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No financial penalty stated; the sanction was a formal warning (anmärkning) only.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "sweden-20260429-ae122752", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-04-29", "operator": "Norrköpings bingoallians", "brands": [], "operator_key": "norrköpings bingoallians", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "rg", "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The licensee failed to make required information, such as the licence holder's contact details and responsible gambling information, easily accessible in its bingo hall.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen reviewed how licence holders comply with requirements on information that must be available in bingo halls, including the licence holder's contact details and responsible gambling information. Following the supervisory review, Norrköpings bingoallians received a remark (anmärkning) for deficiencies in its bingo hall. No financial penalty is stated in the published notice and the licence was not affected.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/beslut-anmarkning-norrkopings-bingoallians/", "source_quote": "Norrköpings bingoallians har fått anmärkning för brister i sin bingohall.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No financial penalty stated; the decision is a remark (anmärkning) only", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "spain-20260429-e6dce1ab", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2026-04-29", "operator": "Beatya Online SA", "brands": [], "operator_key": "beatya online", "action_type": "fine", "amount": null, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "artículo 40 de la Ley 13/2011 de Regulación del Juego", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensed operator committed a serious infringement of the type listed in article 40 of Law 13/2011 on gambling regulation.", "summary": "Beatya Online SA is among the licensed operators sanctioned by the DGOJ for serious infringements under article 40 of Law 13/2011 in the first quarter of 2026. The individual fine is not specified; the seven serious-infringement sanctions add up to EUR 290,500, with amounts varying by infringement. The decisions are final in administrative proceedings.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/consumo-sanciona-productora-zona-gemelos-publicitar-operador-juego-ilegal", "source_quote": "Los seis operadores sancionados por infracciones graves son WHG Ceuta S.A, Tombola International Malta PLC, Emotiva CLM SL, Beatya Online SA, DZBT Deportes SA y TSG Interactive Spain SA.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "Individual fine amount not stated; the text only gives an aggregate of EUR 290,500 for the seven serious infringements", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "spain-20260429-d1e87a33", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2026-04-29", "operator": "Perfect Storm B.V", "brands": [], "operator_key": "perfect storm", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 5000000.0, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": 5000000.0, "fx_rate": 1.0, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "Ley 13/2011 de Regulación del Juego", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The foreign online gambling operator offered gambling in Spain without holding a Spanish licence, a very serious infringement.", "summary": "As part of the first-quarter 2026 batch of final sanctions published by the DGOJ, Perfect Storm B.V was fined EUR 5,000,000 for a very serious infringement for operating online gambling in Spain without a Spanish licence. In addition to the financial penalty, the operator is disqualified from operating for a period of two years. The decision is final in administrative terms.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/consumo-sanciona-productora-zona-gemelos-publicitar-operador-juego-ilegal", "source_quote": "Las dos empresas sancionadas por infracciones muy graves se corresponden con operadores extranjeros de juego online que operan sin licencia de España: Perfect Storm B.V y Rossobash SRL, con una sanción de 5.000.000 € cada una.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "spain-20260429-8fefb2aa", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2026-04-29", "operator": "Emotiva CLM SL", "brands": [], "operator_key": "emotiva clm", "action_type": "fine", "amount": null, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "artículo 40 de la Ley 13/2011 de Regulación del Juego", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensed operator committed a serious infringement of the type listed in article 40 of Law 13/2011 on gambling regulation.", "summary": "Emotiva CLM SL is listed among the licensed operators sanctioned by the DGOJ for serious infringements under article 40 of Law 13/2011 in the first quarter of 2026. No individual amount is given; the seven serious-infringement sanctions total EUR 290,500. The resolutions are final in administrative proceedings and published on the DGOJ website.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/consumo-sanciona-productora-zona-gemelos-publicitar-operador-juego-ilegal", "source_quote": "Los seis operadores sancionados por infracciones graves son WHG Ceuta S.A, Tombola International Malta PLC, Emotiva CLM SL, Beatya Online SA, DZBT Deportes SA y TSG Interactive Spain SA.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "Individual fine amount not stated; the text only gives an aggregate of EUR 290,500 for the seven serious infringements", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "spain-20260429-88667bc2", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2026-04-29", "operator": "TSG Interactive Spain SA", "brands": [], "operator_key": "tsg interactive spain", "action_type": "fine", "amount": null, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "artículo 40 de la Ley 13/2011 de Regulación del Juego", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensed operator committed a serious infringement of the type listed in article 40 of Law 13/2011 on gambling regulation.", "summary": "TSG Interactive Spain SA is among the licensed operators sanctioned by the DGOJ for serious infringements under article 40 of Law 13/2011 in the first quarter of 2026. The individual fine is not stated; the seven serious-infringement sanctions total EUR 290,500, varying according to the infringement committed. The resolutions are final in administrative proceedings.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/consumo-sanciona-productora-zona-gemelos-publicitar-operador-juego-ilegal", "source_quote": "Los seis operadores sancionados por infracciones graves son WHG Ceuta S.A, Tombola International Malta PLC, Emotiva CLM SL, Beatya Online SA, DZBT Deportes SA y TSG Interactive Spain SA.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "Individual fine amount not stated; the text only gives an aggregate of EUR 290,500 for the seven serious infringements", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "spain-20260429-54b298fd", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2026-04-29", "operator": "DZBT Deportes SA", "brands": [], "operator_key": "dzbt deportes", "action_type": "fine", "amount": null, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "artículo 40 de la Ley 13/2011 de Regulación del Juego", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensed operator committed a serious infringement of the type listed in article 40 of Law 13/2011 on gambling regulation.", "summary": "DZBT Deportes SA is listed among the licensed operators sanctioned by the DGOJ for serious infringements under article 40 of Law 13/2011 during the first quarter of 2026. The individual amount is not disclosed; the seven serious-infringement fines total EUR 290,500. The sanctions are final in administrative proceedings and published by the DGOJ.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/consumo-sanciona-productora-zona-gemelos-publicitar-operador-juego-ilegal", "source_quote": "Los seis operadores sancionados por infracciones graves son WHG Ceuta S.A, Tombola International Malta PLC, Emotiva CLM SL, Beatya Online SA, DZBT Deportes SA y TSG Interactive Spain SA.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "Individual fine amount not stated; the text only gives an aggregate of EUR 290,500 for the seven serious infringements", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "spain-20260429-40f7ca50", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2026-04-29", "operator": "Tombola International Malta PLC", "brands": [], "operator_key": "tombola international malta", "action_type": "fine", "amount": null, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "artículo 40 de la Ley 13/2011 de Regulación del Juego", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensed operator committed a serious infringement of the type listed in article 40 of Law 13/2011 on gambling regulation.", "summary": "Tombola International Malta PLC appears among the licensed operators sanctioned by the DGOJ for serious infringements under article 40 of Law 13/2011 during the first quarter of 2026. The individual amount is not disclosed; the seven serious-infringement fines total EUR 290,500, varying according to the infringement. The sanctions are final in administrative proceedings and published by the ministry.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/consumo-sanciona-productora-zona-gemelos-publicitar-operador-juego-ilegal", "source_quote": "Los seis operadores sancionados por infracciones graves son WHG Ceuta S.A, Tombola International Malta PLC, Emotiva CLM SL, Beatya Online SA, DZBT Deportes SA y TSG Interactive Spain SA.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "Individual fine amount not stated; the text only gives an aggregate of EUR 290,500 for the seven serious infringements", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "spain-20260429-19deeac3", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2026-04-29", "operator": "Make Money Now, S.L", "brands": [ "Zona Gemelos", "La casa de los gemelos", "La cárcel de los gemelos" ], "operator_key": "make money now", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 10000.0, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": 10000.0, "fx_rate": 1.0, "causes": [ "marketing", "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "Ley 13/2011 de Regulación del Juego", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 }, { "text": "artículo 85 de la LPACAP", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The company promoted gambling operators that are not licensed in Spain through affiliate marketing links and commercial communications on social networks.", "summary": "The DGOJ fined Make Money Now, S.L, the company behind the 'Zona Gemelos' web platform, EUR 10,000 for a serious infringement of Law 13/2011 consisting of promoting gambling operators without a Spanish licence. The activity was identified as online gambling affiliate marketing, including links to unauthorised operators and commercial communications on Instagram, Kick, X and Discord. The sanction also required withdrawal of the illegal operator's advertising. After an initial information request the company removed the content, acknowledged responsibility and paid voluntarily, obtaining the two available reductions under article 85 LPACAP and paying EUR 6,000, waiving any administrative appeal. The regulator stressed the risk to young audiences.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/consumo-sanciona-productora-zona-gemelos-publicitar-operador-juego-ilegal", "source_quote": "Los hechos imputados a esta empresa consisten en la promoción de operadores de juego sin licencia en España, una práctica que está tipificada como infracción grave según la Ley 13/2011 de Regulación del Juego y conforme a la cual Consumo ha impuesto una sanción de 10.000 euros.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "spain-20260429-0c12de3d", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2026-04-29", "operator": "Rossobash SRL", "brands": [], "operator_key": "rossobash", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 5000000.0, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": 5000000.0, "fx_rate": 1.0, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "Ley 13/2011 de Regulación del Juego", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The foreign online gambling operator offered gambling in Spain without holding a Spanish licence, a very serious infringement.", "summary": "In the DGOJ's first-quarter 2026 publication of final sanctions, Rossobash SRL was fined EUR 5,000,000 for a very serious infringement for operating online gambling in Spain without a Spanish licence. The sanction also entails a two-year disqualification from operating. The decision is final in administrative proceedings.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/consumo-sanciona-productora-zona-gemelos-publicitar-operador-juego-ilegal", "source_quote": "Las dos empresas sancionadas por infracciones muy graves se corresponden con operadores extranjeros de juego online que operan sin licencia de España: Perfect Storm B.V y Rossobash SRL, con una sanción de 5.000.000 € cada una.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "spain-20260429-073a6368", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2026-04-29", "operator": "WHG Ceuta S.A", "brands": [], "operator_key": "whg ceuta", "action_type": "fine", "amount": null, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "artículo 40 de la Ley 13/2011 de Regulación del Juego", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensed operator committed a serious infringement of the type listed in article 40 of Law 13/2011 on gambling regulation.", "summary": "WHG Ceuta S.A is listed among the licensed operators sanctioned by the DGOJ for serious infringements under article 40 of Law 13/2011 in the first quarter of 2026. The individual fine is not disclosed; the seven serious-infringement sanctions total EUR 290,500, with amounts varying according to the infringement committed. The resolutions are final in administrative proceedings and published on the DGOJ website.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/consumo-sanciona-productora-zona-gemelos-publicitar-operador-juego-ilegal", "source_quote": "Los seis operadores sancionados por infracciones graves son WHG Ceuta S.A, Tombola International Malta PLC, Emotiva CLM SL, Beatya Online SA, DZBT Deportes SA y TSG Interactive Spain SA.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "Individual fine amount not stated; the text only gives an aggregate of EUR 290,500 for the seven serious infringements", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "pennsylvania-20260429-a77be4c6", "regulator_id": "pgcb-press", "regulator": "Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board", "jurisdiction": "pennsylvania", "country": "US", "lat": 40.27, "lng": -76.88, "date": "2026-04-29", "operator": "Play'n GO New Jersey LLC", "brands": [], "operator_key": "play n go new jersey", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 10000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 8542.6, "fx_rate": 0.85426, "causes": [ "fit_and_proper" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The licensed interactive gaming manufacturer failed to obtain Board approval before a change of control.", "summary": "At its public monthly meeting on April 29, 2026, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement presented by the Office of Enforcement Counsel fining Play'n GO New Jersey LLC, a licensed Interactive Gaming Manufacturer, $10,000. The violation concerned the company's failure to obtain Board approval for a change of control. This was one of two consent agreements approved that day totaling $15,000 in fines. Copies of the consent agreement are available on request from the Board's Office of Communications.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/press-release/pa-gaming-control-board-levies-two-fines-totaling-15000", "source_quote": "-- Play’n GO New Jersey LLC, a licensed Interactive Gaming Manufacturer, which received a $10,000 fine for failure to obtain Board approval for a change of control; and,", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "gaming_supplier" }, { "id": "pennsylvania-20260429-110f6ad9", "regulator_id": "pgcb-press", "regulator": "Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board", "jurisdiction": "pennsylvania", "country": "US", "lat": 40.27, "lng": -76.88, "date": "2026-04-29", "operator": "Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, LLC", "brands": [ "Valley Forge Casino Resort" ], "operator_key": "valley forge convention center partners", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 5000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 4271.3, "fx_rate": 0.85426, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The casino operator failed to protect assets in connection with a theft of money by an employee.", "summary": "On April 29, 2026, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement fining Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, LLC, operator of Valley Forge Casino Resort, $5,000 for a failure to protect assets related to a theft of money by an employee. The settlement was presented by the Board's Office of Enforcement Counsel and was one of two consent agreements approved that day totaling $15,000. Copies of the consent agreement are available upon request through the Board's Office of Communications.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/press-release/pa-gaming-control-board-levies-two-fines-totaling-15000", "source_quote": "-- Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, LLC, operator of Valley Forge Casino Resort, a $5,000 fine for a failure to protect assets related to a theft of money by an employee.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "sweden-20260427-ddc1032c", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-04-27", "operator": "Rust Clash Entertainment Ltd", "brands": [], "operator_key": "rust clash entertainment", "action_type": "cease_and_desist", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The company offered gambling to Swedish players without holding the required Swedish licence.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen published a decision prohibiting Rust Clash Entertainment Ltd from providing gambling in Sweden without the necessary licence. The regulator states the company lacks a Swedish gambling licence and that it prioritises measures ensuring gambling takes place with licensed operators. No financial penalty is mentioned in the published notice, which was published on 27 April 2026 and added to the regulator's register of prohibitions against illegal online gambling.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/rust-clash-entertainment-ltd-far-forbud-att-rikta-spel-mot-sverige/", "source_quote": "Spelinspektionen har förbjudit Rust Clash Entertainment Ltd att tillhandahålla spel i Sverige utan nödvändig licens.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary amount stated; the decision is a prohibition order", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "sweden-20260424-94b79c69", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-04-24", "operator": "Skebobruks Kulturförening", "brands": [ "bokstavslotteriet.se" ], "operator_key": "skebobruks kulturförening", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "rg", "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The association's lottery website failed to display required information, including the minimum age limit for gambling, breaching rules on responsible gambling and information duties.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen reviewed the website bokstavslotteriet.se, operated by Skebobruks Kulturförening. The review found several shortcomings, including the absence of information about the minimum age for gambling, which must be clearly stated on the website under the rules on gambling responsibility and information obligations. The regulator issued the association a formal remark (anmärkning). No financial penalty was reported and the licence was not withdrawn.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/skebobruks-kulturforening---anmarkning-for-brister-i-spelansvar-och-informationsskyldighet/", "source_quote": "Bland annat har information om åldersgräns för spel saknats, vilket tydligt ska anges på webbplatsen och utgör ett krav enligt regelverket för spelansvar och informationsskyldighet. Skebobruks Kulturförening får därför en anmärkning.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No financial penalty stated; the sanction was a formal remark (anmärkning) only", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20260420-febf487c", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-04-20", "operator": "Ulvåker IF", "brands": [], "operator_key": "ulvåker if", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensee failed to notify Spelinspektionen of changes to its board and/or management within the required 14 days.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued Ulvåker IF a warning together with a sanction fee for not reporting changes in its board and/or management within the 14-day deadline set by Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Gambling Act. The decision was one of 15 concluded cases in a supervisory review of non-profit licensees started in November 2025. The fee amount is not stated.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/15-licenshavare-inom-allmannyttan-far-varningar-och-anmarkningar-med-sanktionsavgifter/", "source_quote": "Ulvåker IF - varning och sanktionsavgift.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "A sanction fee was imposed but the amount is not stated in the text", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20260420-eb00af6a", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-04-20", "operator": "Fornåsa IF", "brands": [], "operator_key": "fornåsa if", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensee failed to notify Spelinspektionen of changes to its board and/or management within the required 14 days.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued a remark (anmärkning) and a sanction fee to Fornåsa IF for failing to notify changes in board and/or management within 14 days as required by Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Gambling Act. The decision was part of a supervisory review of non-profit licensees begun in November 2025. The fee amount is not disclosed.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/15-licenshavare-inom-allmannyttan-far-varningar-och-anmarkningar-med-sanktionsavgifter/", "source_quote": "Fornåsa IF - anmärkning och sanktionsavgift.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "A sanction fee was imposed but the amount is not stated in the text", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20260420-c760428a", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-04-20", "operator": "IF Norcopensarna", "brands": [], "operator_key": "if norcopensarna", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensee failed to notify Spelinspektionen of changes to its board and/or management within the required 14 days.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued IF Norcopensarna a remark (anmärkning) with a sanction fee for not reporting changes in its board and/or management within the 14-day deadline in Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Gambling Act. The action followed a supervisory review of non-profit licensees. The amount of the sanction fee is not stated in the news item.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/15-licenshavare-inom-allmannyttan-far-varningar-och-anmarkningar-med-sanktionsavgifter/", "source_quote": "IF Norcopensarna - anmärkning och sanktionsavgift.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "A sanction fee was imposed but the amount is not stated in the text", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20260420-c374adac", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-04-20", "operator": "Perstorps Bälinge Idrottsklubb", "brands": [], "operator_key": "perstorps bälinge idrottsklubb", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensee failed to notify Spelinspektionen of changes to its board and/or management within the required 14 days.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued Perstorps Bälinge Idrottsklubb a remark (anmärkning) with a sanction fee for failing to report changes in its board and/or management within 14 days as required by Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Gambling Act. The case was part of a supervisory review of non-profit licensees. The amount of the sanction fee is not disclosed.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/15-licenshavare-inom-allmannyttan-far-varningar-och-anmarkningar-med-sanktionsavgifter/", "source_quote": "Perstorps Bälinge Idrottsklubb - anmärkning och sanktionsavgift.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "A sanction fee was imposed but the amount is not stated in the text", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20260420-a3af3ca0", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-04-20", "operator": "Mariestads BoIS Hockey", "brands": [], "operator_key": "mariestads bois hockey", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensee failed to notify Spelinspektionen of changes to its board and/or management within the required 14 days.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued Mariestads BoIS Hockey a remark (anmärkning) with a sanction fee for failing to notify changes in its board and/or management within 14 days as required by Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Gambling Act. The decision followed a supervisory review of non-profit licensees. The amount of the sanction fee is not stated.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/15-licenshavare-inom-allmannyttan-far-varningar-och-anmarkningar-med-sanktionsavgifter/", "source_quote": "Mariestads BoIS Hockey - anmärkning och sanktionsavgift.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "A sanction fee was imposed but the amount is not stated in the text", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20260420-9e86aa1d", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-04-20", "operator": "Motorförarnas Helnykterhetsförbund", "brands": [], "operator_key": "motorförarnas helnykterhetsförbund", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensee failed to notify Spelinspektionen of changes to its board and/or management within the required 14 days.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued Motorförarnas Helnykterhetsförbund a warning together with a sanction fee for not reporting changes in its board and/or management within the 14-day deadline of Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Gambling Act. The decision was one of 15 concluded cases from a supervisory review of non-profit licensees. The fee amount is not disclosed in the news item.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/15-licenshavare-inom-allmannyttan-far-varningar-och-anmarkningar-med-sanktionsavgifter/", "source_quote": "Motorförarnas Helnykterhetsförbund - varning och sanktionsavgift.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "A sanction fee was imposed but the amount is not stated in the text", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20260420-9ce295af", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-04-20", "operator": "Brunflo Fotbollsklubb, Brunflo Idrottsförening och Brunflo ishockeyklubb", "brands": [], "operator_key": "brunflo fotbollsklubb brunflo idrottsförening och brunflo ishockeyklubb", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensees failed to notify Spelinspektionen of changes to their board and/or management within the required 14 days.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued a warning and a sanction fee to Brunflo Fotbollsklubb, Brunflo Idrottsförening and Brunflo ishockeyklubb after a supervisory review found that changes in board and/or management had not been reported within the 14-day deadline set out in Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Gambling Act. The size of the sanction fee is not stated in the published news item.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/15-licenshavare-inom-allmannyttan-far-varningar-och-anmarkningar-med-sanktionsavgifter/", "source_quote": "Brunflo Fotbollsklubb, Brunflo Idrottsförening och Brunflo ishockeyklubb - varning och sanktionsavgift.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "A sanction fee was imposed but the amount is not stated in the text", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20260420-89ca4fb1", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-04-20", "operator": "Cancerfonden – Riksföreningen mot cancer", "brands": [], "operator_key": "cancerfonden riksföreningen mot cancer", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensee failed to notify Spelinspektionen of changes to its board and/or management within the required 14 days.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued Cancerfonden to Riksföreningen mot cancer a warning with a sanction fee for failing to report changes in its board and/or management within 14 days, as required by Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Gambling Act. The decision formed part of a supervisory review of 17 non-profit licensees started in November 2025. The fee amount is not stated in the news item.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/15-licenshavare-inom-allmannyttan-far-varningar-och-anmarkningar-med-sanktionsavgifter/", "source_quote": "Cancerfonden – Riksföreningen mot cancer - varning och sanktionsavgift.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "A sanction fee was imposed but the amount is not stated in the text", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20260420-86dac8e4", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-04-20", "operator": "Bollnäs GoIF/BF", "brands": [], "operator_key": "bollnäs goif bf", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensee failed to notify Spelinspektionen of changes to its board and/or management within the required 14 days.", "summary": "Following a supervisory review begun in November 2025 of whether non-profit licensees had reported changes in their circle of persons (board and/or management), Spelinspektionen issued a warning combined with a sanction fee to Bollnäs GoIF/BF. Under Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Gambling Act, such changes must be notified within 14 days. The published news item does not state the amount of the fee.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/15-licenshavare-inom-allmannyttan-far-varningar-och-anmarkningar-med-sanktionsavgifter/", "source_quote": "Bollnäs GoIF/BF - varning och sanktionsavgift.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "A sanction fee was imposed but the amount is not stated in the text", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20260420-6e8b63fd", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-04-20", "operator": "Falköpings AIK IA", "brands": [], "operator_key": "falköpings aik ia", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensee failed to notify Spelinspektionen of changes to its board and/or management within the required 14 days.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued a remark (anmärkning) together with a sanction fee to Falköpings AIK IA for not reporting changes in its board and/or management within the 14-day period prescribed by Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Gambling Act. The decision resulted from a supervisory review of non-profit licensees. The amount of the sanction fee is not stated in the published news item.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/15-licenshavare-inom-allmannyttan-far-varningar-och-anmarkningar-med-sanktionsavgifter/", "source_quote": "Falköpings AIK IA - anmärkning och sanktionsavgift.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "A sanction fee was imposed but the amount is not stated in the text", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20260420-55c3e50c", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-04-20", "operator": "Broberg Söderhamn Bandy IF", "brands": [], "operator_key": "broberg söderhamn bandy if", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensee failed to notify Spelinspektionen of changes to its board and/or management within the required 14 days.", "summary": "As part of a supervisory review of non-profit licensees' reporting of changes in board and management, Spelinspektionen issued Broberg Söderhamn Bandy IF a warning together with a sanction fee. Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Gambling Act requires such changes to be notified within 14 days. The amount of the fee is not disclosed in the news item.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/15-licenshavare-inom-allmannyttan-far-varningar-och-anmarkningar-med-sanktionsavgifter/", "source_quote": "Broberg Söderhamn Bandy IF - varning och sanktionsavgift.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "A sanction fee was imposed but the amount is not stated in the text", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20260420-483a6357", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-04-20", "operator": "Oskarströms Idrottssällskap", "brands": [], "operator_key": "oskarströms idrottssällskap", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensee failed to notify Spelinspektionen of changes to its board and/or management within the required 14 days.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued Oskarströms Idrottssällskap a remark (anmärkning) together with a sanction fee for not notifying changes in its board and/or management within the 14-day period in Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Gambling Act. The decision followed a supervisory review of non-profit licensees. The fee amount is not stated in the published news item.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/15-licenshavare-inom-allmannyttan-far-varningar-och-anmarkningar-med-sanktionsavgifter/", "source_quote": "Oskarströms Idrottssällskap - anmärkning och sanktionsavgift.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "A sanction fee was imposed but the amount is not stated in the text", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20260420-3bc66803", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-04-20", "operator": "Lidköpings AS, Lidköpings Fotbollsklubb och Vinninga AIF", "brands": [], "operator_key": "lidköpings as lidköpings fotbollsklubb och vinninga aif", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensees failed to notify Spelinspektionen of changes to their board and/or management within the required 14 days.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued a warning and a sanction fee to Lidköpings AS, Lidköpings Fotbollsklubb and Vinninga AIF after finding that changes in board and/or management had not been reported within the 14-day deadline in Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Gambling Act. The decision was part of a supervisory review of non-profit licensees. No fee amount is stated in the news item.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/15-licenshavare-inom-allmannyttan-far-varningar-och-anmarkningar-med-sanktionsavgifter/", "source_quote": "Lidköpings AS, Lidköpings Fotbollsklubb och Vinninga AIF - varning och sanktionsavgift.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "A sanction fee was imposed but the amount is not stated in the text", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20260420-2f66dc9e", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-04-20", "operator": "Nybro Idrottsförening", "brands": [], "operator_key": "nybro idrottsförening", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensee failed to notify Spelinspektionen of changes to its board and/or management within the required 14 days.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued Nybro Idrottsförening a remark (anmärkning) with a sanction fee for failing to report changes in its board and/or management within 14 days, as required by Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Gambling Act. The decision arose from a supervisory review of non-profit licensees begun in November 2025. The amount is not stated.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/15-licenshavare-inom-allmannyttan-far-varningar-och-anmarkningar-med-sanktionsavgifter/", "source_quote": "Nybro Idrottsförening - anmärkning och sanktionsavgift.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "A sanction fee was imposed but the amount is not stated in the text", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20260420-2977f40e", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-04-20", "operator": "Lesjöfors idrottsförening", "brands": [], "operator_key": "lesjöfors idrottsförening", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensee failed to notify Spelinspektionen of changes to its board and/or management within the required 14 days.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued Lesjöfors idrottsförening a warning together with a sanction fee for failing to report changes in its board and/or management within 14 days, contrary to Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Gambling Act. The decision stems from a supervisory review of 17 non-profit licensees started in November 2025. The fee amount is not stated.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/15-licenshavare-inom-allmannyttan-far-varningar-och-anmarkningar-med-sanktionsavgifter/", "source_quote": "Lesjöfors idrottsförening - varning och sanktionsavgift.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "A sanction fee was imposed but the amount is not stated in the text", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "germany-20260420-a26f411d", "regulator_id": "ggl-presse", "regulator": "Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder", "jurisdiction": "germany", "country": "DE", "lat": 51.05, "lng": 13.74, "date": "2026-04-20", "operator": "Capital Bra", "brands": [], "operator_key": "capital bra", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 250000.0, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": 250000.0, "fx_rate": 1.0, "causes": [ "marketing", "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "§ 5 Abs. 7 des Glücksspielstaatsvertrags 2021 (GlüStV 2021)", "std_id": "GlüStV", "dataset": "germany.json", "slug": "de-gluestv-2021", "confidence": 0.95 } ], "cause_sentence": "The rapper known as Capital Bra repeatedly streamed and promoted participation in unlicensed online gambling on his social media channels, ran banner advertising for such sites and operated a comparison page for illegal operators, which is prohibited advertising for illegal gambling.", "summary": "The GGL published details of an ongoing case against the rapper known as Capital Bra for advertising illegal online gambling. According to the regulator, he filmed himself taking part in unlicensed online gambling, distributed the footage via livestreams and videos, permanently promoted such websites with banner advertising and operated a comparison site for illegal online gambling providers. Proceedings were opened in October 2025; he did not respond to a hearing or to a subsequent prohibition order with threat of a coercive penalty. The GGL therefore imposed a coercive penalty (Zwangsgeld) of EUR 250,000 to enforce the prohibition order, served at a club concert in Wiesbaden with the assistance of the Westhessen police headquarters. The GGL classifies streaming participation in illegal", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.gluecksspiel-behoerde.de/de/news/ggl-geht-gegen-rapper-capital-bra-wegen-werbung-fuer-illegales-gluecksspiel-vor", "source_quote": "Zur Durchsetzung der Untersagungsverfügung setzte die GGL ein Zwangsgeld in Höhe von 250.000 € fest und konnte diese Festsetzung im Rahmen eines Club-Konzertes des Rappers am vergangenen Wochenende in Wiesbaden mit Hilfe des zuständigen Polizeipräsidiums Westhessen zustellen.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "sweden-20260417-e7acaadb", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-04-17", "operator": "Karlholms GoIF", "brands": [], "operator_key": "karlholms goif", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 7000.0, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": 647.99, "fx_rate": 0.09257, "causes": [ "reporting", "fit_and_proper" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "Karlholms GoIF failed to notify Spelinspektionen of several changes in its circle of key persons within the required 14 days.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen opened supervision of Karlholms GoIF in February 2026 and found that several changes in the licensee's circle of key persons (personkrets) had not been reported to the regulator. Under Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Swedish Gambling Act, such changes must be notified within 14 days. The regulator therefore issued the association a formal reprimand (anmärkning) together with a financial penalty of SEK 7,000. The decision was published on 17 April 2026. No appeal is mentioned and the licence was not withdrawn.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/karlholms-goif-far-anmarkning-och-sanktionsavgift-inte-anmalt-forandring-i-personkrets/", "source_quote": "Karlholms GoIF får därför en anmärkning och sanktionsavgift på 7 000 kr.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260415-17e93b54", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-04-15", "operator": "Meadowlands", "brands": [], "operator_key": "meadowlands", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 10000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 8489.0, "fx_rate": 0.8489, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The casino failed to adhere to its Plan Prohibiting Harassment and Discrimination.", "summary": "In the Actions of the Director covering April 1-15, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement imposed a $10,000 civil penalty against Meadowlands pursuant to an action in lieu of complaint. The penalty was for the operator's failure to adhere to its Plan Prohibiting Harassment and Discrimination. No appeal is noted and no licence was lost.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/apr1_15/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a $10,000 civil penalty against Meadowlands pursuant to an \n action in lieu of complaint for failure to adhere to its Plan Prohibiting \n Harassment and Discrimination; - View Docs", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "sweden-20260409-20985aa5", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-04-09", "operator": "Bingoföreningen Sverige", "brands": [ "Idrottens Bingo" ], "operator_key": "bingoföreningen sverige", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The operator failed to make required information, such as the licence holder's contact details and responsible gambling information, easily accessible in its bingo hall Idrottens Bingo in Linköping.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen reviewed whether licence holders comply with requirements on information that must be available in bingo halls, including the licence holder's contact details and responsible gambling information. Following the review, Bingoföreningen Sverige received a remark (anmärkning) for deficiencies at the bingo hall Idrottens Bingo in Linköping. No financial penalty was stated in the published news item and no appeal was mentioned.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/bingoforeningen-sverige-far-anmarkning-for-bristande-information-i-bingohallar/", "source_quote": "Bingoföreningen Sverige har fått anmärkningar för brister i två bingohallar: Idrottens Bingo i Linköping och Bingoringen i Karlskoga.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No financial penalty stated; the sanction is a remark (anmärkning). Date taken from the publication date stated in the text.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260331-6f94c15c", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-03-31", "operator": "FanDuel", "brands": [ "FanDuel" ], "operator_key": "fanduel", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 25000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 21743.0, "fx_rate": 0.86972, "causes": [ "rg" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "responsible gaming rules", "std_id": "§ 69O-1.2(y)", "dataset": "nj-dge.json", "slug": "nj-69o-1-2-y-employee-rg-training", "confidence": 0.633 } ], "cause_sentence": "FanDuel was penalized for violating New Jersey responsible gaming rules.", "summary": "In the Director's summary of actions for March 16-31, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement imposed a $25,000 civil penalty against FanDuel pursuant to an Action in Lieu of Complaint for violation of responsible gaming rules. The summary does not describe the underlying conduct further, and no appeal is noted.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/mar16_31/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a civil penalty of $25,000 against FanDuel pursuant to an Action \n in Lieu of Complaint for violation of responsible gaming rules; - View Docs", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260331-316aafed", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-03-31", "operator": "Prime Sports", "brands": [ "Prime Sports" ], "operator_key": "prime sports", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 2000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 1739.44, "fx_rate": 0.86972, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "sports wagering rules", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "Prime Sports was penalized for violating New Jersey sports wagering rules.", "summary": "In the Director's summary of actions for March 16-31, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement imposed a $2,000 civil penalty against Prime Sports pursuant to a Notice of Violation for violation of sports wagering rules. The summary provides no further detail on the conduct, and no appeal is mentioned.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/mar16_31/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a $2,000.00 civil penalty against Prime Sports pursuant to a \n Notice of Violation for violation of sports wagering rules. - View Docs", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260331-030ec43b", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-03-31", "operator": "DraftKings", "brands": [ "DraftKings" ], "operator_key": "draftkings", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 7500.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 6522.9, "fx_rate": 0.86972, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "sports wagering rules", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "DraftKings was penalized for violating New Jersey sports wagering rules.", "summary": "In the Director's summary of actions for March 16-31, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement imposed a $7,500 civil penalty against DraftKings pursuant to an Action in Lieu of Complaint for violation of sports wagering rules. No further detail on the underlying conduct is provided in the summary, and no appeal is mentioned.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/mar16_31/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a civil penalty of $7,500 against DraftKings pursuant to an Action \n in Lieu of Complaint for violation of sports wagering rules; - View Docs", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "pennsylvania-20260325-36349f75", "regulator_id": "pgcb-press", "regulator": "Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board", "jurisdiction": "pennsylvania", "country": "US", "lat": 40.27, "lng": -76.88, "date": "2026-03-25", "operator": "BetMGM, LLC", "brands": [ "BetMGM", "Borgata" ], "operator_key": "betmgm", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 100000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 86266.0, "fx_rate": 0.86266, "causes": [ "aml", "technical" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "BetMGM lacked sufficient procedures, including Know-Your-Customer protocols, to prevent fraud rings from creating and funding multiple accounts using other people's personal identifying information and stolen or fraudulently obtained payment devices.", "summary": "At its monthly public meeting, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement presented by the Office of Enforcement Counsel imposing a $100,000 fine on BetMGM, LLC. The Board found that BetMGM failed to maintain sufficient procedures to prevent fraudulent behaviour on its BetMGM and Borgata wagering platforms, including inadequate Know-Your-Customer protocols that permitted creation, access and use of multiple accounts using other individuals' personal identifying information, funded with stolen or fraudulently obtained payment devices. The agreement identified four fraud rings operating between roughly 19 and 34 months, involving over 2,000 accounts and more than $2 million in combined wagering. The Board separately placed 16 individuals on its Involuntary Exclusion Lists.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/press-release/pa-gaming-control-board-fines-betmgm-100000", "source_quote": "The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (“Board”) today at its public monthly meeting approved a consent agreement presented by the Board’s Office of Enforcement Counsel (“OEC”) resulting in a $100,000 fine to BetMGM, LLC.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260315-0060ba4e", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-03-15", "operator": "Borgata", "brands": [ "Borgata" ], "operator_key": "borgata", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 2000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 1742.76, "fx_rate": 0.87138, "causes": [ "technical" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "surveillance rules", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The Director imposed a civil penalty on Borgata for violating casino surveillance rules.", "summary": "In its semi-monthly summary of actions covering March 1 to March 15, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director imposed a $2,000 civil penalty on Borgata pursuant to a Notice of Violation for a breach of surveillance rules. No appeal is noted and the casino's licence was not affected. Other items in the same period concerned forfeitures of funds theoretically owed to prohibited patrons, permits, transactional waivers, qualifications and individual employee registration matters, which are not enforcement actions against licensed operators.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/mar1_15/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a $2,000 civil penalty on Borgata pursuant to a Notice of \n Violation for violation of surveillance rules.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "sweden-20260311-31d6aa7d", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-03-11", "operator": "Novatech Solutions N.V.", "brands": [], "operator_key": "novatech solutions", "action_type": "cease_and_desist", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The company offered gambling to Swedish consumers without holding the required Swedish gambling licence.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen published a decision prohibiting Novatech Solutions N.V. from providing gambling services in Sweden without the necessary licence. The regulator stated that the company lacks a Swedish gambling licence and that it prioritises measures ensuring gambling takes place with licensed operators. The prohibition decision was published on the regulator's website and is listed in its register of prohibitions. No financial penalty was stated in the notice.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/novatech-solutions-n.v-far-forbud-att-rikta-spel-mot-sverige", "source_quote": "Spelinspektionen har förbjudit Novatech Solutions N.V. att tillhandahålla spel i Sverige utan nödvändig licens.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary amount stated; the decision is a prohibition order only.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "mga-20260311-d2c401ff-2", "regulator_id": "mga-notices", "regulator": "Malta Gaming Authority", "jurisdiction": "mga", "country": "MT", "lat": 35.9, "lng": 14.5, "date": "2026-03-11", "operator": "Winzon Group Limited", "brands": [], "operator_key": "winzon group", "action_type": "cancellation", "amount": null, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "other", "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "reg. 10 (2) (b) of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations (S.L. 583.06)", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 }, { "text": "article 51 of the Act", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 }, { "text": "Gaming Licence Fees Regulations (S.L. 583.03)", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 }, { "text": "art. 25 (3) of the Act", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 }, { "text": "reg. 8 (1) (d) of the Regulations", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The MGA cancelled the company's B2C authorisation and imposed administrative penalties because of numerous shortcomings in breach of the Gaming Act and its regulatory instruments, along with unpaid licence fees and compliance contributions.", "summary": "The Malta Gaming Authority cancelled authorisation MGA/B2C/717/2019 held by Winzon Group Limited, effective 11 March 2026, under the proviso to regulation 10(2)(b) of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations (S.L. 583.06). The company was directed to notify players by email and on its websites for 30 days, refund all player funds, submit a transaction report with supporting bank statements, handle personal data lawfully, and remove all references to the Authority and the authorisation. It must also settle outstanding fees of €46,693.23 covering the annual licence fee and minimum compliance contributions. In addition, the Authority issued administrative penalties of €147,080 under article 25(3) of the Gaming Act and regulation 8(1)(d) for numerous regulatory shortcomings.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": true, "source_url": "https://www.mga.org.mt/cancellation-of-authorisation-of-winzon-group-limited-c-89900/", "source_quote": "In addition to the foregoing, the Authority is hereby issuing administrative penalties amounting to one hundred and forty-seven thousand and eighty Euro (€147,080) in terms of art. 25 (3) of the Act and reg. 8 (1) (d) of the Regulations due to the Company’s numerous shortcomings in contravention of the Act and regulatory instruments issued thereunder.", "sector": "igaming", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "Date given is the effective date of cancellation stated in the text; an additional €46,693.23 in outstanding licence fees is also due." }, { "id": "mga-20260311-d2c401ff", "regulator_id": "mga-notices", "regulator": "Malta Gaming Authority", "jurisdiction": "mga", "country": "MT", "lat": 35.9, "lng": 14.5, "date": "2026-03-11", "operator": "Winzon Group Limited", "brands": [], "operator_key": "winzon group", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 147080.0, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": 147080.0, "fx_rate": 1.0, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "art. 25 (3) of the Act", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 }, { "text": "reg. 8 (1) (d) of the Regulations", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "Administrative penalties were imposed because of the company's numerous shortcomings in contravention of the Gaming Act and the regulatory instruments issued thereunder.", "summary": "Alongside the cancellation of its authorisation, the Malta Gaming Authority imposed administrative penalties of €147,080 on Winzon Group Limited under art. 25(3) of the Gaming Act and reg. 8(1)(d) of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations, citing numerous shortcomings in contravention of the Act and the regulatory instruments issued thereunder. The company remains liable for all applicable obligations under the Act, and the Authority reserved the right to take further legal measures to recover outstanding dues, including €46,693.23 in unpaid licence fees and minimum compliance contributions.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": true, "source_url": "https://www.mga.org.mt/cancellation-of-authorisation-of-winzon-group-limited-c-89900/", "source_quote": "In addition to the foregoing, the Authority is hereby issuing administrative penalties amounting to one hundred and forty-seven thousand and eighty Euro (€147,080) in terms of art. 25 (3) of the Act and reg. 8 (1) (d) of the Regulations due to the Company’s numerous shortcomings in contravention of the Act and regulatory instruments issued thereunder.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "sweden-20260304-962453d6", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-03-04", "operator": "ImpactWin Partner Ltd", "brands": [ "impactwin.se", "lottoexperten.com", "lottoexperten.se", "superlottoclub.com" ], "operator_key": "impactwin partner", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 400000.0, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": 37460.0, "fx_rate": 0.09365, "causes": [ "marketing", "other" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "14 kap. 19 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The operator's confirmations of gambling subscriptions sold by telephone and the form of customers' acceptance did not meet the legal requirements for distance contracts concluded by phone.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued ImpactWin Partner Ltd (formerly More Tech Group Ltd) a warning combined with a financial penalty of SEK 400,000. When a licensee contacts a consumer by telephone to conclude a distance gambling contract, the offer must be confirmed in a readable and durable form available to the consumer, and the consumer must accept it in writing after the call. The regulator found the company's confirmations of gambling subscriptions and the form of consumer acceptance failed to meet these requirements, breaching the telephone sales provisions of chapter 14, section 19 of the Swedish Gambling Act. The company operates impactwin.se, lottoexperten.com, lottoexperten.se and superlottoclub.com.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/impactwin-partner-ltd-far-varning-och-sanktionsavgift--brutit-mot-krav-vid-telefonforsaljning/", "source_quote": "ImpactWin Partner Ltd meddelas en varning förenat med sanktionsavgift på 400 000 kronor.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20260302-554273ab", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-03-02", "operator": "dracula.casino (site operator, unnamed)", "brands": [ "dracula.casino" ], "operator_key": "dracula.casino", "action_type": "cease_and_desist", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "Those responsible for the website dracula.casino offered gambling targeting Sweden without holding the required Swedish licence.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen published a decision prohibiting those responsible for the website dracula.casino from providing gambling in Sweden without the necessary licence. The regulator stated that the parties behind the site lack a Swedish gambling licence and that it prioritises measures ensuring gambling takes place with licensed operators. No fine or other monetary sanction is mentioned in the notice, and no specific statutory provisions are cited in the published text. The decision was published on 2 March 2026 as part of the authority's practice of publishing the grounds for its prohibition decisions against illegal online gambling.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/ansvariga-for-webbplatsen-dracula.casino-far-forbud-att-rikta-spel-mot-sverige", "source_quote": "Spelinspektionen har förbjudit ansvariga för webbplatsen, dracula.casino, att tillhandahålla spel i Sverige utan nödvändig licens.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary amount is stated; the decision is a prohibition order only.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "sweden-20260227-d3dd0d23", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-02-27", "operator": "AB Trav och Galopp (ATG)", "brands": [ "ATG" ], "operator_key": "trav och galopp atg", "action_type": "court_ruling", "amount": 3000000.0, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": 281310.0, "fx_rate": 0.09377, "causes": [ "aml" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "ATG breached the anti-money-laundering rules, and the courts confirmed a warning and a financial sanction.", "summary": "The Supreme Administrative Court of Sweden (Högsta förvaltningsdomstolen) refused leave to appeal, leaving the Administrative Court of Appeal's ruling against AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) in force. Spelinspektionen had in November 2022 issued ATG a warning and a sanction fee for breaches of the anti-money-laundering framework. The Administrative Court initially found the breaches were not serious and annulled the decision, but the Court of Appeal held the breaches were serious, upheld the warning and reduced the sanction fee from SEK 6 million to SEK 3 million. ATG must therefore accept the warning and pay a SEK 3 million sanction fee.", "appeal_status": "upheld", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/spelinspektionens-varning-mot-atg-star-fast-efter-hfds-beslut/", "source_quote": "Det innebär att ATG får en varning och sanktionsavgift på 3 miljoner kronor för brott mot penningtvättsregelverket.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "horse_racing_wagering" }, { "id": "sweden-20260227-5afdd8eb", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-02-27", "operator": "SPRIBE OÜ", "brands": [], "operator_key": "spribe oü", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 5000.0, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": 468.85, "fx_rate": 0.09377, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The company supplied gaming software to operators that lacked the required Swedish gambling licence.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued a warning and a financial penalty of SEK 5,000 to SPRIBE OÜ, a licensed gaming software supplier. According to the supervisory decision published on 27 February 2026, the company had provided gaming software to operators that did not hold the necessary Swedish gambling licence. The regulator noted that a licence requirement applies to parties that manufacture, supply, install and/or modify gaming software used for commercial online gambling and betting, and that gambling companies without a Swedish licence should not be able to use suppliers holding Swedish gaming software licences.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/spribe-ou-far-varning-och-sanktionsavgift-for-bristande-regelefterlevnad/", "source_quote": "SPRIBE OÜ har tillhandahållit spelprogramvara till aktörer som saknar nödvändig svensk licens och får därmed en varning och sanktionsavgift på 5 000 kronor.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "gaming_supplier" }, { "id": "pennsylvania-20260225-fdfea44a", "regulator_id": "pgcb-press", "regulator": "Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board", "jurisdiction": "pennsylvania", "country": "US", "lat": 40.27, "lng": -76.88, "date": "2026-02-25", "operator": "Holding Acquisition Co., L.P.", "brands": [ "Rivers Casino Pittsburgh" ], "operator_key": "acquisition l p", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 70000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 59402.7, "fx_rate": 0.84861, "causes": [ "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The casino allowed self-excluded individuals to enter the gaming floor and gamble on seven occasions.", "summary": "At its public monthly meeting on 25 February 2026, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement with Holding Acquisition Co., L.P., operator of Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, imposing a $70,000 fine. The penalty covered seven instances in which self-excluded individuals were permitted to access the casino floor and gamble. The consent agreement was one of three approved that day, totalling $112,500 in fines.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/press-release/pa-gaming-control-board-levies-fines-totaling-112500", "source_quote": "Holding Acquisition Co., L.P., operator of Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, a $70,000 fine for seven instances of permitting self-excluded individuals to gain access to their casino floor and gamble;", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "pennsylvania-20260225-f0a8d176", "regulator_id": "pgcb-press", "regulator": "Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board", "jurisdiction": "pennsylvania", "country": "US", "lat": 40.27, "lng": -76.88, "date": "2026-02-25", "operator": "Stadium Casino Westmoreland, RE, LLC", "brands": [ "Live! Casino Pittsburgh" ], "operator_key": "stadium casino westmoreland re", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 10000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 8486.1, "fx_rate": 0.84861, "causes": [ "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The casino permitted a person under the age of 21 to access the gaming floor and gamble.", "summary": "On 25 February 2026 the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement with Stadium Casino Westmoreland, RE, LLC, operator of Live! Casino Pittsburgh, imposing a $10,000 fine for allowing an individual under 21 to gain access to the gaming floor and gamble. It was one of three consent agreements approved that day totalling $112,500.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/press-release/pa-gaming-control-board-levies-fines-totaling-112500", "source_quote": "Stadium Casino Westmoreland, RE, LLC, operator of Live! Casino Pittsburgh, a $10,000 fine for permitting an individual under the age of 21 to gain access to the gaming floor and gamble.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "pennsylvania-20260225-d52d15e1", "regulator_id": "pgcb-press", "regulator": "Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board", "jurisdiction": "pennsylvania", "country": "US", "lat": 40.27, "lng": -76.88, "date": "2026-02-25", "operator": "Relax Gaming North America, LLC", "brands": [], "operator_key": "relax gaming north america", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 32500.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 27579.83, "fx_rate": 0.84861, "causes": [ "fit_and_proper" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The licensed Internet Gaming Manufacturer completed a change of control before obtaining Board approval.", "summary": "The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement on 25 February 2026 fining Relax Gaming North America, LLC, a licensed Internet Gaming Manufacturer, $32,500 for executing a change of control prior to Board approval. The settlement was one of three approved at the monthly meeting, together totalling $112,500.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/press-release/pa-gaming-control-board-levies-fines-totaling-112500", "source_quote": "Relax Gaming North America, LLC, a licensed Internet Gaming Manufacturer, a $32,500 fine for executing a change of control prior to Board approval; and,", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "gaming_supplier" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260215-055d3d49", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-02-15", "operator": "Hard Rock Digital", "brands": [], "operator_key": "hard rock digital", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 2000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 1686.06, "fx_rate": 0.84303, "causes": [ "marketing" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "Hard Rock Digital violated rules governing internet gaming promotions.", "summary": "In its semi-monthly summary of actions covering February 1-15, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director imposed a $2,000 civil penalty on Hard Rock Digital pursuant to a Notice of Violation for violating rules regarding iGaming promotions. No other penalty, disgorgement, suspension or revocation against a licensed operator or vendor was reported in the period; other listed items concerned permits, certificate amendments, transactional waivers, individual qualifications and employee registration matters.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/feb1_15/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a $2,000 civil penalty upon Hard Rock Digital pursuant to a \nNotice of Violation for violating rules regarding iGaming promotions;", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "agco-20260212-5880126b", "regulator_id": "agco-news", "regulator": "Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario", "jurisdiction": "agco", "country": "CA", "lat": 43.65, "lng": -79.38, "date": "2026-02-12", "operator": "PointsBet Canada", "brands": [ "PointsBet" ], "operator_key": "pointsbet canada", "action_type": "suspension", "amount": null, "currency": "CAD", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "reporting", "technical" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "PointsBet allegedly failed systematically to monitor, detect, document and report suspicious betting patterns linked to the 2024 Jontay Porter NBA bet-rigging scheme, and initially told the AGCO it had not offered such bets.", "summary": "The AGCO issued a Notice of Proposed Order to suspend PointsBet Canada's igaming registration for five days, the first such action in Ontario's regulated igaming market. The regulator alleges PointsBet systemically failed to monitor, detect, document and report suspicious betting activity connected to the 2024 bet-rigging scheme involving NBA player Jontay Porter. After the AGCO's 2024 inquiry, PointsBet said it had offered no such bets, but following a further inquiry in October 2025 prompted by a U.S. Department of Justice indictment, it acknowledged it had. Review of wagering data confirmed indications of suspicious betting that should have been reported at the time. PointsBet may appeal to the Licence Appeal Tribunal within 15 days.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.agco.ca/en/news/agco-moves-suspend-pointsbet-failing-report-suspicious-nba-bets-jontay-porter", "source_quote": "Toronto, ON - In a first for Ontario’s regulated igaming industry, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a Notice of Proposed Order to suspend PointsBet Canada (PointsBet)’s igaming registration for a period of five days.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary amount stated; the action is a proposed five-day suspension of the igaming registration.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260131-6031952b", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-01-31", "operator": "Fanatics", "brands": [], "operator_key": "fanatics", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 2000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 1678.0, "fx_rate": 0.839, "causes": [ "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The operator violated self-exclusion rules protecting excluded patrons.", "summary": "In its semi-monthly summary of actions covering January 16-31, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director imposed a $2,000 civil penalty on Fanatics pursuant to a Notice of Violation for violation of self-exclusion rules.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/jan16_31/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a $2,000 civil penalty on Fanatics pursuant to a Notice of \nViolation for violation of self-exclusion rules. - View Docs", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260131-4c505961", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-01-31", "operator": "Harrah's", "brands": [], "operator_key": "harrah s", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 2000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 1678.0, "fx_rate": 0.839, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The casino was penalized for a sports wagering violation cited in a Notice of Violation.", "summary": "In its semi-monthly summary of actions covering January 16-31, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director imposed a $2,000 civil penalty on Harrah's pursuant to a Notice of Violation for a sports wagering violation.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/jan16_31/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a $2,000 civil penalty on Harrah's pursuant to a Notice of \nViolation for a sports wagering violation; - View Docs", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260131-3dd329bc", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-01-31", "operator": "Hard Rock Digital", "brands": [], "operator_key": "hard rock digital", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 20900.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 17535.1, "fx_rate": 0.839, "causes": [ "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The internet gaming operator violated self-exclusion rules protecting excluded patrons.", "summary": "In its semi-monthly summary of actions covering January 16-31, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director imposed a $20,900 civil penalty on Hard Rock Digital pursuant to an Action in Lieu of Complaint for violation of self-exclusion rules.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/jan16_31/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a civil penalty of $20,900 upon Hard Rock Digital pursuant to an\nAction in Lieu of Complaint for violation of self-exclusion rules; - View \nDocs", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260131-0d227230", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-01-31", "operator": "Borgata", "brands": [], "operator_key": "borgata", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 11000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 9229.0, "fx_rate": 0.839, "causes": [ "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The casino violated self-exclusion rules protecting excluded patrons.", "summary": "In its semi-monthly summary of actions covering January 16-31, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director imposed an $11,000 civil penalty on Borgata pursuant to an Action in Lieu of Complaint for violation of self-exclusion rules.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/jan16_31/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a civil penalty of $11,000 upon Borgata pursuant to an Action in \nLieu of Complaint for violation of self-exclusion rules; - View Docs", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "sweden-20260127-e4ca24eb", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-01-27", "operator": "Synonymer.se", "brands": [ "Synonymer.se" ], "operator_key": "synonymer se", "action_type": "cease_and_desist", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "marketing", "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The Swedish website displayed marketing banners promoting gambling offered without a Swedish licence.", "summary": "In a news summary covering the second half of 2025, Spelinspektionen reported nine supervision cases concerning the promotion of illegal gambling, three of which ended in penalty injunctions (vitesförelägganden). Two of those injunctions, both concerning marketing banners for unlicensed gambling, were appealed; one of the three injunctions was overturned. The appealed cases concern the Swedish websites Synonymer.se and Flashback, which showed marketing banners for illegal gambling. No fine amounts are stated in the text for these injunctions.", "appeal_status": "appealed", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/atgarder-mot-framjande-av-olagligt-spel/", "source_quote": "I dessa ärenden har de svenska webbplatserna Synonymer.se och Flashback visat marknadsföringsbanners för olagligt spel.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "The text states a penalty injunction (vitesföreläggande) was issued but does not state the conditional fine amount; only the publication date 2026-01-27 is given, the underlying decision date is not stated.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "sweden-20260127-45987b57", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-01-27", "operator": "Flashback", "brands": [ "Flashback" ], "operator_key": "flashback", "action_type": "cease_and_desist", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "marketing", "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The Swedish website displayed marketing banners promoting gambling offered without a Swedish licence.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen's summary of the second half of 2025 states that nine cases concerning promotion of illegal gambling were handled, three resulting in penalty injunctions (vitesförelägganden), of which two were appealed and one was overturned. The appealed injunctions concern marketing banners displayed on the Swedish websites Synonymer.se and Flashback for gambling offered without a Swedish licence. No amounts are specified in the text.", "appeal_status": "appealed", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/atgarder-mot-framjande-av-olagligt-spel/", "source_quote": "I dessa ärenden har de svenska webbplatserna Synonymer.se och Flashback visat marknadsföringsbanners för olagligt spel.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "The text states a penalty injunction (vitesföreläggande) was issued but does not state the conditional fine amount; only the publication date 2026-01-27 is given, the underlying decision date is not stated.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "sweden-20260119-651f4007", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-01-19", "operator": "L&L Europe Limited", "brands": [], "operator_key": "l l europe", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 80000.0, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": 7456.0, "fx_rate": 0.0932, "causes": [ "other", "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The operator's gambling websites lacked required information, including the licence holder's telephone number and email address on the home pages and information about the risks associated with gambling for money.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen reviewed L&L Europe Limited's gambling websites and found shortcomings in the company's duty to provide information. Information was missing to varying degrees on all of the websites: the licence holder's telephone number and email address were absent from the home pages, and several sites also lacked information on the risks associated with gambling for money. The regulator issued the company a warning (anmärkning) together with a financial penalty of SEK 80,000. No appeal is mentioned in the decision notice and the licence was not affected.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/ll-europe-limited-far-anmarkning-och-sanktionsavgift--bristande-informationsansvar/", "source_quote": "Bolaget meddelas därför en anmärkning och en sanktionsavgift på 80 000 kronor.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260115-abfeb57b", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-01-15", "operator": "Penn Sports Interactive", "brands": [], "operator_key": "penn sports interactive", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 2000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 1720.58, "fx_rate": 0.86029, "causes": [ "technical" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "Penn Sports Interactive was penalised under a Notice of Violation concerning software rules.", "summary": "In its semi-monthly summary of actions covering January 1-15, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director imposed a $2,000 civil penalty on Penn Sports Interactive pursuant to a Notice of Violation regarding software rules. No appeal is mentioned and the licence was not affected.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/jan1_15/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a $2,000 civil penalty on Penn Sports Interactive pursuant to a \n Notice of Violation regarding software rules; - View Docs", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20260115-9e157e63", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2026-01-15", "operator": "Golden Nugget", "brands": [], "operator_key": "golden nugget", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 7000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 6022.03, "fx_rate": 0.86029, "causes": [ "aml", "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "Golden Nugget failed to comply with sports wagering regulations concerning patron identification.", "summary": "In its semi-monthly summary of actions covering January 1-15, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director imposed a $7,000 civil penalty on Golden Nugget for failing to comply with sports wagering regulations regarding patron identification. No appeal is mentioned and the licence was not affected.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2026/jan1_15/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a civil penalty of $7,000 on Golden Nugget for failing to comply \nwith sports wagering regulations regarding patron identification; - View \nDocs", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "sweden-20260108-e409843e", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2026-01-08", "operator": "Claymore Malta Ltd", "brands": [], "operator_key": "claymore malta", "action_type": "cease_and_desist", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The company offered gambling to Swedish players without holding the required Swedish licence.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen announced on 8 January 2026 that it has prohibited Claymore Malta Ltd from providing gambling services in Sweden without the necessary licence. The regulator states the company lacks a Swedish gambling licence and that it prioritises measures ensuring gambling takes place with licensed operators. No financial penalty is mentioned; the prohibition is published in the regulator's register of prohibitions against illegal online gambling.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/claymore-malta-ltd-far-forbud-att-rikta-spel-mot-sverige/", "source_quote": "Spelinspektionen har förbjudit Claymore Malta Ltd att tillhandahålla spel i Sverige utan nödvändig licens.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary amount stated; the decision is a prohibition order only.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "agco-20260108-37185e93", "regulator_id": "agco-news", "regulator": "Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario", "jurisdiction": "agco", "country": "CA", "lat": 43.65, "lng": -79.38, "date": "2026-01-08", "operator": "FanDuel Canada ULC", "brands": [ "FanDuel" ], "operator_key": "fanduel canada ulc", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 350000.0, "currency": "CAD", "amount_eur": 216275.5, "fx_rate": 0.61793, "causes": [ "reporting", "technical", "other" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "Standard 4.32 of the Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming", "std_id": "4.32", "dataset": "agco.json", "slug": "4-32", "confidence": 0.95 }, { "text": "Standard 1.13 of the Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming", "std_id": "1.13", "dataset": "agco.json", "slug": "1-13", "confidence": 0.95 } ], "cause_sentence": "FanDuel failed to identify, respond to and report unusual and suspicious betting activity indicating possible match-fixing on Czech Table Tennis Star Series matches.", "summary": "The AGCO issued an Order of Monetary Penalty of $350,000 against FanDuel Canada ULC for failing to appropriately identify and report unusual and suspicious betting and match-fixing activity. Between 23 October and 30 November 2024, FanDuel accepted 144 bets from three Ontario player accounts on Czech Table Tennis Star Series matches showing multiple match-fixing indicators, including abrupt shifts in wagering behaviour and betting lines, concentration of bets on athletes losing, near-perfect win rates and synchronized wagering across linked accounts. Betting continued uninterrupted for weeks. The AGCO cited Standards 4.32 and 1.13 of the Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming. Operators may appeal to the Licence Appeal Tribunal within 15 days.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.agco.ca/en/news/agco-imposes-350000-penalty-fanduel-failing-appropriately-protect-betting-integrity", "source_quote": "The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has ordered FanDuel Canada ULC (FanDuel) to pay a $350,000 penalty for failing to appropriately identify and report unusual and suspicious betting and match-fixing activity involving events with known integrity concerns.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20251231-41cad2f2", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2025-12-31", "operator": "Harrah's", "brands": [ "Harrah's" ], "operator_key": "harrah s", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 2000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 1702.12, "fx_rate": 0.85106, "causes": [ "technical" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "chip fill rules", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "Harrah's was fined for failing to comply with rules governing chip fills.", "summary": "In the Director's summary of actions taken between December 16 and December 31, 2025, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement imposed a $2,000 civil penalty against Harrah's pursuant to a Notice of Violation for failure to comply with chip fill rules.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2025/dec16_31/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a civil penalty of $2,000 against Harrah's pursuant to a Notice of \n Violation for failure to comply with chip fill rules; - View Docs", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20251231-38d8d01d", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2025-12-31", "operator": "William Hill", "brands": [ "William Hill" ], "operator_key": "william hill", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 5000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 4255.3, "fx_rate": 0.85106, "causes": [ "technical" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "sports wagering rules", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "William Hill was fined for failing to comply with sports wagering rules.", "summary": "In the Director's summary of actions taken between December 16 and December 31, 2025, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement imposed a $5,000 civil penalty against William Hill pursuant to an Action in Lieu of Complaint for failure to comply with sports wagering rules.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2025/dec16_31/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a civil penalty of $5,000 against William Hill pursuant to an \n Action in Lieu of Complaint for failure to comply with sports wagering \n rules. - View Docs", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "sweden-20251222-efe87bd7", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-12-22", "operator": "Bingoringens Paraplyförening", "brands": [], "operator_key": "bingoringens paraplyförening", "action_type": "court_ruling", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "Spelinspektionen had issued a warning and a sanction fee because it considered the association had conducted bingo gaming in premises that were not a bingo hall and therefore not covered by its licence, but the administrative court overturned that decision.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen had issued a warning and a financial sanction against Bingoringens Paraplyförening on the basis that the association had conducted bingo gaming in premises which were not a bingo hall and thus fell outside the scope of its licence. The association appealed. The administrative court (förvaltningsrätten) granted the appeal and set aside Spelinspektionen's decision. Spelinspektionen stated it may appeal the judgments. No amount is specified in the published news item.", "appeal_status": "overturned", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/dom-forvaltningsratten-upphaver-spelinspektionens-beslut-mot-tva-bingoforeningar/", "source_quote": "Förvaltningsrätten har bifallit föreningarnas överklaganden och upphävt Spelinspektionens beslut.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "The text does not state the amount of the sanction fee; date given is the publication date of the news item about the judgment", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20251222-d4857969", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-12-22", "operator": "VGIF Lotteriförening", "brands": [], "operator_key": "vgif lotteriförening", "action_type": "court_ruling", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "Spelinspektionen had issued a warning and a sanction fee because it considered the association had conducted bingo gaming in premises that were not a bingo hall and therefore not covered by its licence, but the administrative court overturned that decision.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen had issued a warning and a financial sanction against VGIF Lotteriförening on the basis that the association had conducted bingo gaming in premises which were not a bingo hall and thus fell outside the scope of its licence. The association appealed. The administrative court (förvaltningsrätten) granted the appeal and set aside Spelinspektionen's decision. Spelinspektionen indicated it may appeal the judgments. No amount is specified in the published news item.", "appeal_status": "overturned", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/dom-forvaltningsratten-upphaver-spelinspektionens-beslut-mot-tva-bingoforeningar/", "source_quote": "Förvaltningsrätten har bifallit föreningarnas överklaganden och upphävt Spelinspektionens beslut.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "The text does not state the amount of the sanction fee; date given is the publication date of the news item about the judgment", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "ukgc-20251217-933216b9", "regulator_id": "ukgc-regulatory-action", "regulator": "UK Gambling Commission", "jurisdiction": "ukgc", "country": "GB", "lat": 52.48, "lng": -1.9, "date": "2025-12-17", "operator": "PPB Entertainment Limited, PPB Counterparty Services Limited, Betfair Casino Limited, TSE Malta LP", "brands": [ "Paddy Power", "Betfair" ], "operator_key": "ppb entertainment ppb counterparty services betfair casino tse malta lp", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 2000000.0, "currency": "GBP", "amount_eur": 2276600.0, "fx_rate": 1.1383, "causes": [ "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The four licensees failed to meet social responsibility and customer interaction requirements, with systems that were not sensitive enough to detect indicators of gambling harm in time.", "summary": "The Gambling Commission announced on 17 December 2025 that four remote operators trading as Paddy Power and Betfair, PPB Entertainment Limited, PPB Counterparty Services Limited, Betfair Casino Limited and TSE Malta LP, will pay £2 million as a regulatory settlement following an investigation into social responsibility failures around customer interaction. Examples included customers depositing £12,000 in 15 days and £25,000 in 25 days before review, a customer losing £12,300 in five weeks before interaction, £86,000 staked over 16 days without manual review, and a customer placing over 300 bets worth £20,000 in a session lasting nearly eight hours. The Commission noted the licensees co-operated and implemented an action plan quickly.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/paddy-power-betfair-to-pay-gbp2m-for-regulatory-failures", "source_quote": "Paddy Power Betfair is to pay £2 million after a Commission investigation revealed social responsibility failures relating to customer interaction.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "sweden-20251217-c5abd6d9", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-12-17", "operator": "Premiergaming Ltd", "brands": [], "operator_key": "premiergaming", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "rg", "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The operator failed to meet the information requirements for licensees' websites, including making contact details and responsible gambling information easily accessible.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen reviewed six licensees' compliance with the duty to provide required information on their websites, such as easily accessible contact details and responsible gambling information. Premiergaming Ltd was among five licensees issued a remark (anmärkning) for shortcomings. The decision was published on 17 December 2025. No financial penalty was stated in the announcement.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/sex-licenshavare-brister-i-informationsansvaret/", "source_quote": "Licenshavare som får en anmärkning", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No financial penalty stated; the decision was a remark (anmärkning) only", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "sweden-20251217-b2ca1ad8", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-12-17", "operator": "PinBet (Sverige) Limited", "brands": [], "operator_key": "pinbet sverige", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "rg", "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The operator failed to meet the information requirements for licensees' websites, including making contact details and responsible gambling information easily accessible.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen reviewed six licensees' compliance with the duty to provide required information on their websites, such as easily accessible contact details and responsible gambling information. PinBet (Sverige) Limited was among five licensees issued a remark (anmärkning) for shortcomings. The decision was published on 17 December 2025. No financial penalty was stated in the announcement.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/sex-licenshavare-brister-i-informationsansvaret/", "source_quote": "Licenshavare som får en anmärkning", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No financial penalty stated; the decision was a remark (anmärkning) only", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "sweden-20251217-6a352c32", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-12-17", "operator": "Polar Limited", "brands": [], "operator_key": "polar", "action_type": "other", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "rg", "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The operator failed to meet the information requirements for licensees' websites and was ordered to correct the shortcomings.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen reviewed six licensees' compliance with the duty to provide required information on their websites, including easily accessible contact details and responsible gambling information. Polar Limited was ordered (föreläggande) to take corrective action. The decision was published on 17 December 2025. No financial penalty was stated in the announcement.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/sex-licenshavare-brister-i-informationsansvaret/", "source_quote": "Licenshavare som föreläggs att vidta rättelse", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No amount stated; the decision was an injunction to take corrective action", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "sweden-20251217-6784f0c9", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-12-17", "operator": "Romix Limited", "brands": [], "operator_key": "romix", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "rg", "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The operator failed to meet the information requirements for licensees' websites, including making contact details and responsible gambling information easily accessible.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen reviewed six licensees' compliance with the duty to provide required information on their websites, such as easily accessible contact details and responsible gambling information. Romix Limited was among five licensees issued a remark (anmärkning) for shortcomings. The decision was published on 17 December 2025. No financial penalty was stated in the announcement.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/sex-licenshavare-brister-i-informationsansvaret/", "source_quote": "Licenshavare som får en anmärkning", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No financial penalty stated; the decision was a remark (anmärkning) only", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "sweden-20251217-5b7d5252", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-12-17", "operator": "Interwetten Gaming Ltd", "brands": [], "operator_key": "interwetten gaming", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "rg", "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The operator failed to meet the information requirements for licensees' websites, including making contact details and responsible gambling information easily accessible.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen reviewed six licensees' compliance with the duty to provide required information on their websites, such as easily accessible contact details and responsible gambling information. Interwetten Gaming Ltd was among five licensees issued a remark (anmärkning) for shortcomings. The decision was published on 17 December 2025. No financial penalty was stated in the announcement.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/sex-licenshavare-brister-i-informationsansvaret/", "source_quote": "Licenshavare som får en anmärkning", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No financial penalty stated; the decision was a remark (anmärkning) only", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "sweden-20251217-33bfc3a8", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-12-17", "operator": "Speedy Ltd", "brands": [], "operator_key": "speedy", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "rg", "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The operator failed to meet the information requirements for licensees' websites, including making contact details and responsible gambling information easily accessible.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen reviewed six licensees' compliance with the duty to provide required information on their websites, such as easily accessible contact details and responsible gambling information. Speedy Ltd was among five licensees issued a remark (anmärkning) for shortcomings. The decision was published on 17 December 2025. No financial penalty was stated in the announcement.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/sex-licenshavare-brister-i-informationsansvaret/", "source_quote": "Licenshavare som får en anmärkning", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No financial penalty stated; the decision was a remark (anmärkning) only", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "pennsylvania-20251217-85a5216d", "regulator_id": "pgcb-press", "regulator": "Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board", "jurisdiction": "pennsylvania", "country": "US", "lat": 40.27, "lng": -76.88, "date": "2025-12-17", "operator": "Evolution US, LLC", "brands": [], "operator_key": "evolution us", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 31950.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 27256.54, "fx_rate": 0.8531, "causes": [ "reporting", "fit_and_proper" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The licensed interactive gaming manufacturer failed to timely file a Principal License application for a board member who took on additional responsibilities.", "summary": "At its meeting on 17 December 2025, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a Consent Agreement presented by the Office of Enforcement Counsel and levied a $31,950 fine against Evolution US, LLC, an Interactive Gaming Manufacturer Licensee. The fine was imposed because the company failed to file a Principal License application in a timely manner for a board member who had assumed additional responsibility. A copy of the approved Consent Agreement with further details was said to be available on request from the Board's Office of Communications. At the same meeting the Board placed 15 individuals on its Involuntary Exclusion Lists, including four adults who left minors unattended at casino properties while gambling.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/press-release/pa-gaming-control-board-revokes-gambling-privileges-15-persons", "source_quote": "The Board also Levied a fine of $31,950 against Evolution US, LLC, an Interactive Gaming Manufacturer Licensee.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "gaming_supplier" }, { "id": "sweden-20251216-e42780c2", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-12-16", "operator": "Make It Holdings Limited", "brands": [], "operator_key": "make it", "action_type": "cease_and_desist", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The company offered gambling to Swedish consumers without holding a Swedish licence.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen published a decision on 16 December 2025 prohibiting Make It Holdings Limited from providing gambling in Sweden without the necessary licence. The regulator stated the company lacks a Swedish gambling licence and that it prioritises measures ensuring gambling takes place with licensed operators. No financial penalty was stated in the notice, and the decision is listed in the regulator's register of prohibitions against illegal online gambling.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/make-it-holdings-limited-far-forbud-att-rikta-spel-mot-sverige/", "source_quote": "Spelinspektionen har förbjudit Make It Holdings Limited att tillhandahålla spel i Sverige utan nödvändig licens.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary amount stated; the decision is a prohibition order", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20251215-d8b290ef", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2025-12-15", "operator": "Sporttrade", "brands": [ "Sporttrade" ], "operator_key": "sporttrade", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 15000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 12762.75, "fx_rate": 0.85085, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "Sporttrade accepted wagers on sports events that are prohibited for wagering in New Jersey.", "summary": "In its summary of actions taken between December 1 and December 15, 2025, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director imposed a $15,000 civil penalty on Sporttrade for violating rules regarding prohibited sports wagering events. No further detail on the events concerned, appeal or licence consequences was published in the summary.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2025/dec1_15/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a $15,000 civil penalty on Sporttrade for violation rules \nregarding prohibited sports wagering events; - View Docs", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "ukgc-20251203-5d4df207", "regulator_id": "ukgc-regulatory-action", "regulator": "UK Gambling Commission", "jurisdiction": "ukgc", "country": "GB", "lat": 52.48, "lng": -1.9, "date": "2025-12-03", "operator": "Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Limited", "brands": [ "Betfred" ], "operator_key": "done brothers cash betting", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 825000.0, "currency": "GBP", "amount_eur": 941160.0, "fx_rate": 1.1408, "causes": [ "aml", "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The Commission found anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures, including inability to assess customer spend and money laundering risk on B3 gaming machines, no effective financial sanctions policy, source of income thresholds set too high and not risk based, and inadequate customer interactions.", "summary": "Following a 2024 compliance assessment, the UK Gambling Commission required Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Limited, trading as Betfred, to pay £825,000 for anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures. Identified weaknesses included an inability to assess overall customer spend and associated money laundering and terrorist financing risk for customers using B3 gaming machines, the absence of an effective policy to identify customers subject to financial sanctions, source of income enquiry thresholds set at £15,000 losses and £125,000 stakes in 365 days which were not appropriately risk based, and customer interactions that were missing or of insufficient quality. The operator also received a warning and must undergo a third-party audit of its AML and safer gambling controls.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/gbp825-000-fine-for-done-brothers-cash-betting-limited", "source_quote": "Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Limited, trading as Betfred, will pay £825,000 after a Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20251130-a057e500", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2025-11-30", "operator": "DraftKings", "brands": [ "DraftKings" ], "operator_key": "draftkings", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 32500.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 28099.5, "fx_rate": 0.8646, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "DraftKings was penalized for violating multiple rules governing sports wagering.", "summary": "In its semi-monthly summary of actions covering November 16 to November 30, 2025, the Director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement imposed a civil penalty of $32,500 on DraftKings for violations of multiple rules regarding sports wagering. No further detail on the specific rules breached or any appeal is given in the published summary. Other items listed in the same summary concern administrative revocations of individual employee registrations, licence retentions, transactional waivers, qualification findings and alcoholic beverage permits, which are not enforcement actions against operators.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2025/nov16_30/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a civil penalty of $32,500 on DraftKings for violations of multiple \n rules regarding sports wagering; - View Docs", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "sweden-20251127-cea761d6", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-11-27", "operator": "BS Nordic Ltd", "brands": [ "betsafe.se", "betsafe.com", "Betsafe" ], "operator_key": "bs nordic", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "other", "rg" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "Spelinspektionens föreskrifter", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The operator's website lacked mandatory information such as a telephone number, e-mail address, company registration number, licence period and information about the risks of gambling for money, and the telephone contact function was still not corrected.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen reviewed BS Nordic Ltd's website betsafe.com and found that required information was missing, including a telephone number, e-mail address, company registration number, licence period and information about the risks of gambling for money. The operator corrected several deficiencies shortly after the regulator's observations, but did not provide a visible telephone number; instead customers could leave their own number for a call-back, which the regulator found did not satisfy the requirement that the licensee's telephone number be clearly visible on the start page. The breaches were assessed as less serious, so BS Nordic Ltd received a remark and an injunction to remedy the deficiency within a reasonable time.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/bs-nordic-ltd-far-anmarkning-och-forelaggande---bristande-informationsansvar/", "source_quote": "Spelinspektionen bedömer att överträdelserna är mindre allvarliga och att BS Nordic därmed ska meddelas en anmärkning och föreläggs att vidta rättelse inom en skälig tid.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No financial penalty was imposed; the sanction was a remark (anmärkning) combined with an injunction to take corrective action.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "spain-20251125-fd2a9094", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2025-11-25", "operator": "Samaki", "brands": [], "operator_key": "samaki", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 5000000.0, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": 5000000.0, "fx_rate": 1.0, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The operator offered online gambling in Spain without a Spanish licence, a very serious infringement.", "summary": "The DGOJ announced on 25 November 2025 that Samaki, a foreign online gambling operator active in Spain without a licence, was fined €5 million for a very serious infringement and that its website will be blocked. It was one of six unlicensed operators sanctioned with €5 million each, €30 million in total.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/consumo-sanciona-26-operadores-juego-mas-3-millones-euros-infracciones-graves-betfair-888", "source_quote": "Además, se les impone una multa de 5 millones de euros a cada uno (30 millones de euros en total).", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "spain-20251125-d34e34ea", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2025-11-25", "operator": "Electraworks Ceuta", "brands": [], "operator_key": "electraworks ceuta", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 512000.0, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": 512000.0, "fx_rate": 1.0, "causes": [ "rg", "technical" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "artículo 40 de la Ley 13/2011 de regulación del juego", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The operator allowed access to gambling by persons who are prohibited from playing, used non-certified or unauthorised technical systems, and breached the technical requirements of the regulations on software and communication systems.", "summary": "In the DGOJ sanctions batch published on 25 November 2025, Electraworks Ceuta was fined €512,000 for three separate serious infringements under Article 40 of Law 13/2011: permitting access to gambling by persons banned from playing, using technical systems that were not certified or authorised, and failing to comply with the technical requirements of the regulations on gaming software and communication systems.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/consumo-sanciona-26-operadores-juego-mas-3-millones-euros-infracciones-graves-betfair-888", "source_quote": "También Electraworks Ceuta pagará 512.000 € por tres infracciones diferentes tipificadas en el artículo 40 de la ley: permitir el acceso al juego a personas que lo tienen prohibido, utilizar sistemas técnicos no homologados o no autorizados y por incumplir los requisitos técnicos de los reglamentos relativos al software y los sistemas de comunicación.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "spain-20251125-d12c6526", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2025-11-25", "operator": "Betfair", "brands": [], "operator_key": "betfair", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 100000.0, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": 100000.0, "fx_rate": 1.0, "causes": [ "rg" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "artículo 40 de la Ley 13/2011 de regulación del juego", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The operator failed to comply with its legal obligations on responsible gambling and player protection.", "summary": "The DGOJ published on 25 November 2025 a fine of €100,000 against Betfair for a serious infringement under Article 40 of Law 13/2011, for failing to meet its statutory obligations regarding responsible gambling and the protection of players.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/consumo-sanciona-26-operadores-juego-mas-3-millones-euros-infracciones-graves-betfair-888", "source_quote": "Por su parte, a Betfair se le ha impuesto una multa de 100.000 € por no cumplir sus obligaciones en materia de juego responsable y de protección de los jugadores que marca la ley.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "spain-20251125-abd0e2d6", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2025-11-25", "operator": "Lone Rock Holdings", "brands": [], "operator_key": "lone rock", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 5000000.0, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": 5000000.0, "fx_rate": 1.0, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The operator offered online gambling in Spain without a Spanish licence, a very serious infringement.", "summary": "The DGOJ announced on 25 November 2025 that Lone Rock Holdings, a foreign online gambling operator active in Spain without a licence, was fined €5 million for a very serious infringement and that its website will be blocked. It was one of six unlicensed operators sanctioned with €5 million each, €30 million in total.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/consumo-sanciona-26-operadores-juego-mas-3-millones-euros-infracciones-graves-betfair-888", "source_quote": "Además, se les impone una multa de 5 millones de euros a cada uno (30 millones de euros en total).", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "spain-20251125-a28e6d6e", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2025-11-25", "operator": "888 Online", "brands": [], "operator_key": "888 online", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 250000.0, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": 250000.0, "fx_rate": 1.0, "causes": [ "technical" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "artículo 40 de la Ley 13/2011 de regulación del juego", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The operator breached the technical requirements of the regulations on software and communication systems and used technical systems that were not certified or authorised.", "summary": "As part of a batch of sanctions published by the DGOJ on 25 November 2025, 888 Online was fined €250,000 for serious infringements under Article 40 of Law 13/2011. The regulator found the operator failed to comply with the technical requirements set out in the regulations on gaming software and communication systems, and used technical systems that had not been certified or authorised. The fine forms part of 26 serious infringements totalling around €3.5 million announced in the same batch.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/consumo-sanciona-26-operadores-juego-mas-3-millones-euros-infracciones-graves-betfair-888", "source_quote": "Entre los operadores multados por infracciones graves se encuentran, entre otras, 888 Online, que tendrá que pagar 250.000 € por incumplir los requisitos técnicos de los reglamentos relativos al software y a los sistemas de comunicación, y por utilizar sistemas técnicos no homologados o no autorizados.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "spain-20251125-a14153e2", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2025-11-25", "operator": "Moonrail Limited", "brands": [], "operator_key": "moonrail", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 5000000.0, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": 5000000.0, "fx_rate": 1.0, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The operator offered online gambling in Spain without a Spanish licence, a very serious infringement.", "summary": "The DGOJ announced on 25 November 2025 that Moonrail Limited, a foreign online gambling operator active in Spain without a licence, was fined €5 million for a very serious infringement and that its website will be blocked. It was one of six unlicensed operators sanctioned with €5 million each, €30 million in total.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/consumo-sanciona-26-operadores-juego-mas-3-millones-euros-infracciones-graves-betfair-888", "source_quote": "Además, se les impone una multa de 5 millones de euros a cada uno (30 millones de euros en total).", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "spain-20251125-6e93c46a", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2025-11-25", "operator": "Beatya Online", "brands": [], "operator_key": "beatya online", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 300000.0, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": 300000.0, "fx_rate": 1.0, "causes": [ "technical" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "artículo 40 de la Ley 13/2011 de regulación del juego", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The operator failed to comply with the technical requirements of the regulations on gaming software and communication systems.", "summary": "In the DGOJ batch of sanctions published on 25 November 2025, Beatya Online was fined €300,000 for a serious infringement under Article 40 of Law 13/2011, for failing to meet the technical requirements laid down in the regulations governing gaming software and communication systems.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/consumo-sanciona-26-operadores-juego-mas-3-millones-euros-infracciones-graves-betfair-888", "source_quote": "También Beatya Online, que ha sido multada con 300.000 € por incumplir los requisitos técnicos de los reglamentos relativos al software y a los sistemas de comunicación.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "spain-20251125-63b7dcb6", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2025-11-25", "operator": "XYZ Entertainment", "brands": [], "operator_key": "xyz entertainment", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 5000000.0, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": 5000000.0, "fx_rate": 1.0, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The operator offered online gambling in Spain without a Spanish licence, a very serious infringement.", "summary": "The DGOJ announced on 25 November 2025 that XYZ Entertainment, a foreign online gambling operator active in Spain without a licence, was fined €5 million for a very serious infringement and that its website will be blocked. It was one of six unlicensed operators sanctioned with €5 million each, €30 million in total.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/consumo-sanciona-26-operadores-juego-mas-3-millones-euros-infracciones-graves-betfair-888", "source_quote": "Además, se les impone una multa de 5 millones de euros a cada uno (30 millones de euros en total).", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "spain-20251125-3be62bda", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2025-11-25", "operator": "Codere", "brands": [], "operator_key": "codere", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 17500.0, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": 17500.0, "fx_rate": 1.0, "causes": [ "technical" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "artículo 40 de la Ley 13/2011 de regulación del juego", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The operator failed to comply with the technical requirements of the regulations on gaming software and communication systems.", "summary": "The DGOJ published on 25 November 2025 a €17,500 fine against Codere for a serious infringement under Article 40 of Law 13/2011, relating to non-compliance with the technical requirements of the regulations on gaming software and communication systems.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/consumo-sanciona-26-operadores-juego-mas-3-millones-euros-infracciones-graves-betfair-888", "source_quote": "Es por este último motivo por el que también se sanciona a Codere, con una multa de 17.500 €.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "spain-20251125-1eb0ce92", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2025-11-25", "operator": "Novaforge", "brands": [], "operator_key": "novaforge", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 5000000.0, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": 5000000.0, "fx_rate": 1.0, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The operator offered online gambling in Spain without a Spanish licence, a very serious infringement.", "summary": "The DGOJ announced on 25 November 2025 that Novaforge, a foreign online gambling operator active in Spain without a licence, was fined €5 million for a very serious infringement and that its website will be blocked. It was one of six unlicensed operators sanctioned with €5 million each, €30 million in total.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/consumo-sanciona-26-operadores-juego-mas-3-millones-euros-infracciones-graves-betfair-888", "source_quote": "Además, se les impone una multa de 5 millones de euros a cada uno (30 millones de euros en total).", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "spain-20251125-10d4e451", "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "date": "2025-11-25", "operator": "EOD Code SRL", "brands": [], "operator_key": "eod code", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 5000000.0, "currency": "EUR", "amount_eur": 5000000.0, "fx_rate": 1.0, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The operator offered online gambling in Spain without a Spanish licence, a very serious infringement.", "summary": "The DGOJ announced on 25 November 2025 that EOD Code SRL, a foreign online gambling operator active in Spain without a licence, was fined €5 million for a very serious infringement and that its website will be blocked. It was one of six unlicensed operators sanctioned with €5 million each, €30 million in total.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/novedades/consumo-sanciona-26-operadores-juego-mas-3-millones-euros-infracciones-graves-betfair-888", "source_quote": "Además, se les impone una multa de 5 millones de euros a cada uno (30 millones de euros en total).", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "sweden-20251124-4e02b201", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-11-24", "operator": "Nixxe B.V.", "brands": [], "operator_key": "nixxe", "action_type": "cease_and_desist", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The company offered gambling to Swedish consumers without holding the required Swedish gambling licence.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued a prohibition against Nixxe B.V., ordering the company to stop providing gambling services in Sweden without the necessary licence. The regulator noted that it prioritises measures ensuring that gambling takes place with operators holding a Swedish licence and publishes the grounds for its prohibition decisions on illegal online gambling on its website. No financial penalty is mentioned in the published notice, which was dated 24 November 2025.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/nixxe-b.v.-far-forbud-att-rikta-spel-mot-sverige", "source_quote": "Spelinspektionen har förbjudit Nixxe B.V. att tillhandahålla spel i Sverige utan nödvändig licens.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary amount stated; the decision is a prohibition order.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "ukgc-20251121-9b4c33f1", "regulator_id": "ukgc-regulatory-action", "regulator": "UK Gambling Commission", "jurisdiction": "ukgc", "country": "GB", "lat": 52.48, "lng": -1.9, "date": "2025-11-21", "operator": "Deadheat Racing Limited", "brands": [], "operator_key": "deadheat racing", "action_type": "suspension", "amount": null, "currency": "GBP", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "rg", "aml", "fit_and_proper" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The Commission suspended the operator's licence amid concerns of suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings, activities inconsistent with the licensing objectives and licence conditions, and possible unsuitability to carry on licensed activities.", "summary": "On 21 November 2025 the Gambling Commission suspended the operating licence of Deadheat Racing Limited (licence nos 040247-N-320138-007 and 040247-A-320139-005) while conducting a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005. The regulator cited concerns that activities were carried out inconsistently with the licensing objectives and licence conditions, and that the licensee may be unsuitable to carry on the licensed activities. Suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings were key considerations. The Commission required the operator to treat consumers fairly and keep them informed of developments affecting them during the suspension, which took effect immediately.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/suspension-of-licence-deadheat-racing-limited", "source_quote": "The Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of Deadheat Racing (operating licence no 040247-N-320138-007 and 040247-A-320139-005) as it carries out a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005 (the Act).", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No financial penalty stated; this is a licence suspension pending a section 116 review.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "horse_racing_wagering" }, { "id": "ukgc-20251120-4394434f", "regulator_id": "ukgc-regulatory-action", "regulator": "UK Gambling Commission", "jurisdiction": "ukgc", "country": "GB", "lat": 52.48, "lng": -1.9, "date": "2025-11-20", "operator": "Videoslots Limited", "brands": [ "videoslots.co.uk", "mrvegas.com", "megariches.com" ], "operator_key": "videoslots", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 650000.0, "currency": "GBP", "amount_eur": 737360.0, "fx_rate": 1.1344, "causes": [ "aml", "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The Commission found the operator had ineffective anti-money laundering controls and social responsibility systems, including deposit limits that failed in practice and over-reliance on an automated risk-scoring algorithm.", "summary": "The Gambling Commission announced that Videoslots Limited, operator of videoslots.co.uk, mrvegas.com and megariches.com, will pay £650,000 following an investigation into anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures. The operator also received a warning and must undergo an independent third-party audit of its AML and safer gambling policies, procedures and controls. Social responsibility failings included monthly deposit limits applied across a calendar month that excluded initial deposits, allowing customers to lose sums exceeding their limits, and a failure to identify customers at risk of harm. AML failings included policy and record-keeping gaps and over-reliance on an automated risk score, notably where a customer deposited over £75,000 via digital pre-payment vouchers without timely source of funds checks.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/gbp650-000-fine-for-online-operator-videoslots-limited", "source_quote": "An online gambling business is to pay £650,000 after a Commission investigation revealed Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and social responsibility failures.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "sweden-20251119-2829dd01", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-11-19", "operator": "Skill on Net Ltd", "brands": [ "www.primecasino", "Prime Casino" ], "operator_key": "skill on net", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "rg", "technical" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "17 § Lotteriinspektionens föreskrifter och allmänna råd (LIFS 2018:2) om spelansvar", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "One of the operator's websites lacked the required responsible-gambling logotypes linking to self-test, deposit/login-time limits and self-exclusion.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen reviewed all of Skill on Net Ltd's websites and found that on one of them, www.primecasino, the mandatory responsible gambling logotypes were missing. These logotypes must link to self-testing, setting deposit limits (gambling budget) and login-time limits, and self-exclusion from gambling, and under section 17 of LIFS 2018:2 they must be placed in a locked field at the top of a licensee's websites. The regulator issued a reprimand (anmärkning) for failure to meet its information obligations. No financial penalty was imposed and no appeal is mentioned.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/skill-on-net-ltd-far-anmarkning---brister-i-informationsansvar/", "source_quote": "Beslut: anmärkning, Skill on Net Ltd, informationsansvar", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No financial penalty stated; the sanction was a reprimand (anmärkning) only.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "pennsylvania-20251119-d73a5aea", "regulator_id": "pgcb-press", "regulator": "Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board", "jurisdiction": "pennsylvania", "country": "US", "lat": 40.27, "lng": -76.88, "date": "2025-11-19", "operator": "Raceway Management Company, Inc.", "brands": [ "Gibson convenience store VGT establishment" ], "operator_key": "raceway management", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 63500.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 54821.46, "fx_rate": 0.86333, "causes": [ "other", "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The establishment repeatedly failed to have a Board-certified employee physically present supervising the VGT area while the terminals were available for play.", "summary": "The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement, presented by its Office of Enforcement Counsel, imposing a $63,500 fine on the Video Gaming Terminal establishment licence held by Raceway Management Company, Inc. for its Gibson, Pennsylvania convenience store. The violation involved numerous occasions on which no Board-certified employee was physically present while VGTs were operational and available to the public. Board regulations require at least one employee who has completed the mandatory training programme to be on the premises supervising the VGT area whenever the games are available for play.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/press-release/pa-gaming-control-board-takes-enforcement-actions-video-gaming", "source_quote": "A fine of $63,500 was levied against the license for its Gibson location and $26,000 on the license for its Lake Ariel location.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "pennsylvania-20251119-5b8598e0", "regulator_id": "pgcb-press", "regulator": "Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board", "jurisdiction": "pennsylvania", "country": "US", "lat": 40.27, "lng": -76.88, "date": "2025-11-19", "operator": "Mann & Sidhu, Inc", "brands": [ "Bald Eagle Truck Stop" ], "operator_key": "mann sidhu", "action_type": "cancellation", "amount": null, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "rg", "other", "fit_and_proper" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The Board revoked the establishment and individual principal licences after finding failures to maintain suitability, including no credentialed employee on duty, allowing a minor to be present in the VGT area and wager, and failing to meet qualified truck stop diesel sales requirements.", "summary": "The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board revoked the Video Gaming Terminal establishment licence and individual principal licences of Mann & Sidhu, Inc, which operated VGTs at the Bald Eagle Truck Stop in McElhattan. The Board found failures to maintain suitability: no Board-credentialed employee on duty while games were available for play; allowing a minor to be present in the VGT gaming area and place wagers; and failure to maintain qualified truck stop status by not selling an average of 50,000 gallons of diesel or biodiesel per month over a 12-month period. The action ends VGT operations at the location.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": true, "source_url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/press-release/pa-gaming-control-board-takes-enforcement-actions-video-gaming", "source_quote": "Additionally, the Board revoked Establishment and Individual Principle licenses for Mann & Sidhu, Inc, operating VGTs at Bald Eagle Truck Stop in McEllhatten.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary penalty stated; the action was a revocation of licences.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20251115-49770204", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2025-11-15", "operator": "WSI", "brands": [], "operator_key": "wsi", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 5000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 4292.6, "fx_rate": 0.85852, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "WSI agreed to a settlement with the Director over unspecified sports wagering violations.", "summary": "In the Director's summary of actions taken between November 1 and November 15, 2025, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement imposed a $5,000 civil penalty against WSI pursuant to a Stipulation of Settlement for sports wagering violations. The published summary does not detail the specific conduct or the rules cited. No appeal or licence loss is noted.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2025/nov1_15/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a $5,000 civil penalty against WSI pursuant to a Stipulation of \nSettlement for sports wagering violations; - View Docs", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "sweden-20251114-4d5845b7", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-11-14", "operator": "IF Björklöven", "brands": [], "operator_key": "if björklöven", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 25000.0, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": 2276.25, "fx_rate": 0.09105, "causes": [ "reporting", "fit_and_proper" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensee failed to notify Spelinspektionen within 14 days of several changes to its circle of key persons (board members).", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued IF Björklöven a warning and a financial penalty of SEK 25,000. When the club submitted an application to amend its licence, it emerged that a new board member had joined without notification to the regulator, prompting supervisory proceedings. The supervision revealed several unreported changes in the licensee's circle of key persons. Under Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Swedish Gambling Act, such changes must be reported within 14 days. The decision was published on 14 November 2025.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/if-bjorkloven-far-varning-och-sanktionsavgift---forandring-i-personkrets/", "source_quote": "Förändringar i personkretsen ska anmälas inom 14 dagar enligt 4 kap 11 § spellagen. IF Björklöven får därför en varning och sanktionsavgift på 25 000 kr.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "ukgc-20251105-73364579", "regulator_id": "ukgc-regulatory-action", "regulator": "UK Gambling Commission", "jurisdiction": "ukgc", "country": "GB", "lat": 52.48, "lng": -1.9, "date": "2025-11-05", "operator": "NetBet Enterprises Limited", "brands": [ "netbet.co.uk" ], "operator_key": "netbet enterprises", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 650000.0, "currency": "GBP", "amount_eur": 737815.0, "fx_rate": 1.1351, "causes": [ "aml", "rg", "reporting" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The Commission found anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures, plus inaccurate regulatory returns, at NetBet Enterprises Limited.", "summary": "Following a Gambling Commission investigation, NetBet Enterprises Limited, operator of netbet.co.uk, agreed a regulatory settlement of £650,000, all of which will be directed to socially responsible causes. AML failings included over-reliance on financial triggers allowing customers to spend disproportionately to net income, treating customers with concerning behaviours as low risk, and a risk assessment omitting key risks such as third-party business relationships, high-stakes gambling and third-country nationals residing in the UK. Social responsibility failings included ineffective customer interaction systems and delayed identification of harm indicators such as overnight play and deposit velocity. The operator also submitted inaccurate regulatory returns and must commission an independent audit of its policies, procedures and controls.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/netbet-enterprises-limited-to-pay-gbp650-000-for-regulatory-failures", "source_quote": "NetBet Enterprises Limited – which runs netbet.co.uk – will pay the money as part of a settlement with the Commission.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "sweden-20251105-61538a68", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-11-05", "operator": "CGG Entertainment Ltd", "brands": [], "operator_key": "cgg entertainment", "action_type": "cease_and_desist", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The company offered gambling targeting Swedish players without holding the required Swedish gambling licence.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen published a decision on 5 November 2025 prohibiting CGG Entertainment Ltd from providing gambling in Sweden without the necessary licence. The regulator noted the company lacks a Swedish gambling licence and that it prioritises measures ensuring gambling takes place with licensed operators, publishing the grounds for its prohibition decisions concerning illegal online gambling on its website. No fine amount is stated in the notice.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/cgg-entertainment-ltd-far-forbud-att-rikta-spel-mot-sverige/", "source_quote": "Spelinspektionen har förbjudit CGG Entertainmnet Ltd att tillhandahålla spel i Sverige utan nödvändig licens.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary amount stated in the text; only a prohibition order was reported.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "ukgc-20251031-7540b240", "regulator_id": "ukgc-regulatory-action", "regulator": "UK Gambling Commission", "jurisdiction": "ukgc", "country": "GB", "lat": 52.48, "lng": -1.9, "date": "2025-10-31", "operator": "VGC Leeds Limited", "brands": [], "operator_key": "vgc leeds", "action_type": "suspension", "amount": null, "currency": "GBP", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "aml", "fit_and_proper" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The Commission suspended the operator's licence over reasonable belief that it failed to maintain and implement effective anti-money laundering policies, procedures and controls, and over serious concerns about its governance, decision-making and response to money laundering and terrorist financing risks.", "summary": "On 31 October 2025 the Gambling Commission suspended the operating licence of VGC Leeds Limited (000-043603-N-322897-005) while conducting a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005. A compliance assessment indicated the licensee had reasonably been believed to have failed to maintain and implement effective anti-money laundering policies, procedures and controls required by its licence conditions, with further concerns about decision-making, governance and risk management in response to AML and counter-terrorist financing risks. The suspension took immediate effect and was lifted on 25 November 2025 after leadership changes, new AML and safer gambling policies, improved training and a commitment to an independent audit. The operator surrendered its licence on 14 July 2026 following the sale of the premises.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": true, "source_url": "https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/suspension-of-licence-vgc-leeds-limited", "source_quote": "The Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of VGC Leeds Limited (operating licence no 000-043603-N-322897-005) as it carries out a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005 (the Act).", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No financial penalty stated; the action is a licence suspension pending a section 116 review.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "ukgc-20251030-4345eb6f", "regulator_id": "ukgc-regulatory-action", "regulator": "UK Gambling Commission", "jurisdiction": "ukgc", "country": "GB", "lat": 52.48, "lng": -1.9, "date": "2025-10-30", "operator": "Spribe OÜ", "brands": [], "operator_key": "spribe oü", "action_type": "suspension", "amount": null, "currency": "GBP", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "unlicensed", "fit_and_proper" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "section 118(2) of the Gambling Act 2005", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 }, { "text": "Section 33 of the Gambling Act 2005", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The Commission suspended Spribe OÜ's gambling software operating licence on suitability grounds because of serious non-compliance with the hosting requirements of the licensing framework, including hosting activity without a suitable hosting licence.", "summary": "On 30 October 2025 the Gambling Commission suspended the operating licence of Spribe OÜ (licence no 057302-R-333085-003) with immediate effect while conducting a review under section 118(2) of the Gambling Act 2005. The suspension of the software licence was said to be necessary on grounds of suitability, due to serious non-compliance with the hosting requirements of the licensing framework. The Commission told the operator that all hosting activity must stop immediately unless and until a suitable hosting licence is obtained, and reminded it that providing facilities for gambling in Great Britain without a licence is a criminal offence under section 33. The suspension was lifted on 30 March 2026.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/suspension-of-licence-spribe-oue", "source_quote": "The Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of Spribe OÜ (operating licence no 057302-R-333085-003) as it carries out a review under section 118(2) of the Gambling Act 2005 (the Act).", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary penalty; the action was a licence suspension pending review", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "gaming_supplier" }, { "id": "sweden-20251027-429a062f", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-10-27", "operator": "Yomoly Ltd", "brands": [], "operator_key": "yomoly", "action_type": "cease_and_desist", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "unlicensed" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The company offered gambling to Swedish players without holding the required Swedish gambling licence.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen published a decision prohibiting Yomoly Ltd from providing gambling in Sweden without the necessary licence. The regulator stated the company lacks a Swedish gambling licence and that it prioritises measures ensuring gambling takes place with licensed operators, publishing the grounds for its prohibition decisions on illegal online gambling on its website. No financial penalty is mentioned in the announcement, which was published on 27 October 2025.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/yomoly-ltd--far-forbud-att-rikta-spel-mot-sverige/", "source_quote": "Spelinspektionen har förbjudit Yomoly Ltd att tillhandahålla spel i Sverige utan nödvändig licens.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No monetary amount stated; the decision is a prohibition order only", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "ukgc-20251022-24b7293a", "regulator_id": "ukgc-regulatory-action", "regulator": "UK Gambling Commission", "jurisdiction": "ukgc", "country": "GB", "lat": 52.48, "lng": -1.9, "date": "2025-10-22", "operator": "Platinum Gaming Limited", "brands": [ "unibet.co.uk", "uk.bingo.com" ], "operator_key": "platinum gaming", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 10000000.0, "currency": "GBP", "amount_eur": 11509000.0, "fx_rate": 1.1509, "causes": [ "aml", "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The Gambling Commission found the operator had anti-money laundering and social responsibility failings, including inadequate customer interaction with players showing markers of harm and weaknesses in its money laundering risk assessment and due diligence.", "summary": "On 22 October 2025 the Gambling Commission announced that Platinum Gaming Limited, operator of unibet.co.uk and uk.bingo.com, will pay a £10 million penalty following an investigation into anti-money laundering and social responsibility failings. Social responsibility failures included not identifying or interacting with customers who lost £5,000 within 24 hours of registration, over £31,000 in nine months, exceeded a £2,500 loss limit within 16 minutes, or staked £73,000 over 23 days. AML failures included a risk assessment that omitted customers previously blocked for money laundering concerns, an unclear AML policy on due diligence levels, and customer reviews that did not consider high-risk factors. The operator also receives a warning and must undergo a third-party audit and internal investigation with regular updates", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/gbp10m-fine-for-online-operator-platinum-gaming-limited", "source_quote": "A gambling business will pay a £10 million penalty after a Gambling Commission investigation revealed Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and social responsibility failings.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "pennsylvania-20251022-c10b0f53", "regulator_id": "pgcb-press", "regulator": "Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board", "jurisdiction": "pennsylvania", "country": "US", "lat": 40.27, "lng": -76.88, "date": "2025-10-22", "operator": "Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, LLC", "brands": [ "Hollywood Casino York" ], "operator_key": "mountainview thoroughbred racing association", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 10000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 8630.4, "fx_rate": 0.86304, "causes": [ "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The casino allowed an involuntarily excluded person to access the gaming floor and gamble.", "summary": "The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement fining Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, LLC, operator of Hollywood Casino York, $10,000 for allowing an involuntarily excluded person to access the gaming floor and gamble. The agreement was one of three approved at the Board's October 22, 2025 meeting, totalling $72,000 in fines.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/press-release/pa-gaming-control-board-levies-72000-fines", "source_quote": "- $10,000 against Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, LLC, operator of Hollywood Casino York, for allowing an involuntary excluded person to access the gaming floor and gamble.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "pennsylvania-20251022-3c825a15", "regulator_id": "pgcb-press", "regulator": "Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board", "jurisdiction": "pennsylvania", "country": "US", "lat": 40.27, "lng": -76.88, "date": "2025-10-22", "operator": "Stadium Casino RE, LLC", "brands": [ "Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia" ], "operator_key": "stadium casino re", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 12000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 10356.48, "fx_rate": 0.86304, "causes": [ "technical" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The casino allowed a compromised deck of cards to be used in table game play.", "summary": "The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement fining Stadium Casino RE, LLC, operator of Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, $12,000 for allowing a compromised deck of cards to be used. The agreement was one of three presented by the Board's Office of Enforcement Counsel at its October 22, 2025 meeting, together totalling $72,000 in fines.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/press-release/pa-gaming-control-board-levies-72000-fines", "source_quote": "- $12,000 against Stadium Casino RE, LLC, operator of Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, for allowing a compromised deck of cards to be used; and,", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "pennsylvania-20251022-15cc203c", "regulator_id": "pgcb-press", "regulator": "Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board", "jurisdiction": "pennsylvania", "country": "US", "lat": 40.27, "lng": -76.88, "date": "2025-10-22", "operator": "Vasas, Inc. d/b/a Lucky Seven Travel Plaza", "brands": [ "Lucky Seven Travel Plaza" ], "operator_key": "vasas d b a lucky seven travel plaza", "action_type": "settlement", "amount": 45000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 38836.8, "fx_rate": 0.86304, "causes": [ "rg", "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The VGT establishment operated terminals without Board-credentialed employees on duty and allowed persons under 21 to access the VGT room, with minors operating machines on two occasions.", "summary": "The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement with Vasas, Inc., d/b/a Lucky Seven Travel Plaza in Lock Haven, Clinton County, assessing $45,000 against the Video Gaming Terminal licence, part of a $50,000 total that also included $2,500 fines against each of the establishment's two owners. Board investigators found the establishment failed to have Board-credentialed employees on duty while VGTs were operational and that individuals under 21 were able to access the VGT room, with minors operating the machines on two occasions.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/press-release/pa-gaming-control-board-levies-72000-fines", "source_quote": "The largest of the fines involve a VGT establishment in Clinton County and totaled $50,000 including $45,000 assessed against the VGT license, Vasas, Inc. d/b/a Lucky Seven Travel Plaza in Lock Haven, along with $2,500 each against the two owners of the facility.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "sweden-20251015-cefb4779", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-10-15", "operator": "AB Trav och Galopp", "brands": [ "ATG" ], "operator_key": "trav och galopp", "action_type": "court_ruling", "amount": 3000000.0, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": 272250.0, "fx_rate": 0.09075, "causes": [ "aml" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The company failed to comply with the Swedish anti-money-laundering act's requirements on customer due diligence and handling of customers, which the court found to be serious breaches.", "summary": "The Administrative Court of Appeal (Kammarrätten) set aside the Administrative Court's judgment and confirmed Spelinspektionen's decision to issue a warning and a sanction fee against AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) for breaches of the anti-money-laundering legislation regarding the handling of customers. The court agreed with the regulator that the breaches were serious, but, unlike Spelinspektionen, found that they were not systematic given the limited sample of customers examined. The sanction fee was therefore reduced from SEK 6 million to SEK 3 million. The underlying decision was a warning and sanction fee relating to money laundering.", "appeal_status": "upheld", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/dom-kammarratten-upphaver-forvaltningsrattens-dom-mot-ab-trav-och-galopp-atg/", "source_quote": "Kammarrätten upphäver förvaltningsrättens dom och fastställer Spelinspektionens beslut, men sänker sanktionsavgiften från 6 till 3 miljoner kronor.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "horse_racing_wagering" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20251015-94cb9dc2", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2025-10-15", "operator": "Digital Gaming Corporation", "brands": [], "operator_key": "digital gaming", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 112188.96, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 96531.87, "fx_rate": 0.86044, "causes": [ "rg" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "The operator was penalised for violations of self-exclusion requirements, allowing self-excluded patrons to gamble.", "summary": "In its summary of actions taken between October 1 and October 15, 2025, the Director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement imposed a civil penalty of $112,188.96 on Digital Gaming Corporation for self-exclusion violations. The company was additionally ordered to disgorge $5,278.73. No appeal is mentioned and the licence was not affected.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2025/oct1_15/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a civil penalty of $112,188.96 upon Digital Gaming Corporation \nand ordered it to disgorge $5,278.73 for self-exclusion violations.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "agco-20251007-9fe2288f", "regulator_id": "agco-news", "regulator": "Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario", "jurisdiction": "agco", "country": "CA", "lat": 43.65, "lng": -79.38, "date": "2025-10-07", "operator": "Score Media and Gaming Inc.", "brands": [ "theScore" ], "operator_key": "score media and gaming", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 105000.0, "currency": "CAD", "amount_eur": 64496.25, "fx_rate": 0.61425, "causes": [ "rg" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "section 3.8 of the Gaming Control Act, 1992 (GCA)", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 }, { "text": "Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming 2.01", "std_id": "2.01", "dataset": "agco.json", "slug": "2-01", "confidence": 0.95 }, { "text": "Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming 2.10", "std_id": "2.10", "dataset": "agco.json", "slug": "2-10", "confidence": 0.95 }, { "text": "Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming 2.12", "std_id": "2.12", "dataset": "agco.json", "slug": "2-12", "confidence": 0.95 } ], "cause_sentence": "The operator allegedly failed to identify and respond to clear signs of a patron's high-risk gambling, relying on self-assessments instead of meaningful responsible gambling due diligence or intervention.", "summary": "The AGCO issued a $105,000 monetary penalty against Score Media and Gaming Inc. (theScore) for alleged breaches of the Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming relating to responsible gambling and player protection. A patron wagered $2.5 million and lost roughly $230,000 over eight months, including about $100,000 in the first month, while repeatedly requesting bonuses, chasing losses and showing distress to a VIP host. The AGCO found the operator relied on the patron's self-assessments despite red flags and inaccurate income documentation, and failed to intervene or conduct meaningful due diligence. Cited standards were 2.01, 2.10 and 2.12, contrary to section 3.8 of the Gaming Control Act, 1992. The operator may appeal to the Licence Appeal Tribunal.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.agco.ca/en/news/agco-issues-105000-penalties-thescore-alleged-failure-address-patrons-high-risk-gambling", "source_quote": "Toronto, ON - The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a $105,000 monetary penalty against Score Media and Gaming Inc. (“theScore”) for failing to meet Ontario’s strict responsible gambling and player protection standards.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "ukgc-20251001-9b6d88a7", "regulator_id": "ukgc-regulatory-action", "regulator": "UK Gambling Commission", "jurisdiction": "ukgc", "country": "GB", "lat": 52.48, "lng": -1.9, "date": "2025-10-01", "operator": "Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited", "brands": [ "betfred.com", "oddsking.com" ], "operator_key": "petfre gibraltar", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 240000.0, "currency": "GBP", "amount_eur": 275736.0, "fx_rate": 1.1489, "causes": [ "technical", "rg" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "Remote Technical Standards (RTS)", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "Some of the operator's online slot games breached the Commission's Remote Technical Standards by failing to display the customer's net position and by celebrating returns that were less than or equal to the total stake gambled.", "summary": "The Gambling Commission announced on 1 October 2025 that Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, operator of betfred.com and oddsking.com, will pay a £240,000 penalty after a regulatory finding that features in a number of its online slot games breached the Remote Technical Standards. The games failed to clearly display the consumer's net position during gaming sessions and celebrated returns equal to or less than the total amount staked as if they were wins. The Commission was concerned such celebratory effects could impair players' ability to interpret gameplay accurately and make informed choices. The licensee promptly decommissioned all affected games. The Commission noted this was the operator's second regulatory action, following a £2.87 million fine in 2022.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/gbp240-000-fine-for-petfre-gibraltar-limited", "source_quote": "A gambling business will pay a £240,000 penalty following a regulatory finding that features in some of its online slot games breached industry standards.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "sweden-20250930-6d10110a", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-09-30", "operator": "Interwetten Ltd", "brands": [], "operator_key": "interwetten", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 20000.0, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": 1808.8, "fx_rate": 0.09044, "causes": [ "reporting", "fit_and_proper" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The operator failed to notify Spelinspektionen of changes in its circle of key persons within the required 14 days.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen concluded supervision opened in March 2025 against three licensees holding licences for commercial online gambling and betting, examining whether changes in their circle of key persons had been reported to the authority within 14 days as required by Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Swedish Gambling Act. In this decision, published 30 September 2025, the regulator found that Interwetten (Gaming) Ltd had not reported such changes within the 14-day deadline and issued a formal remark (anmärkning) together with a sanction fee of SEK 20,000. Where changes had occurred, the regulator requested documentation and carried out a suitability assessment of the persons concerned.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/interwetten-ltd-far-anmarkning-och-sanktionsavgift---forandring-i-personkrets/", "source_quote": "Interwetten Gaming Ltd har inte anmält förändringar i personkretsen inom 14 dagar enligt 4 kap 11 § spellagen och får därför en anmärkning och sanktionsavgift på 20 000 kr.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "sweden-20250930-2425ce1d", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-09-30", "operator": "Blue Star Planet Limited", "brands": [], "operator_key": "blue star planet", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 120000.0, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": 10852.8, "fx_rate": 0.09044, "causes": [ "reporting", "fit_and_proper" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The operator failed to notify the regulator of changes in its circle of key persons within the required 14 days.", "summary": "Following a supervisory review launched in March 2025 covering three licensees offering commercial online gambling and betting, Spelinspektionen found that Blue Star Planet Limited had not reported changes in its circle of key persons (personkretsen) to the regulator within 14 days as required by Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Swedish Gambling Act. The company received a warning (anmärkning) and a financial penalty of SEK 120,000. The supervision, which included requesting documentation and assessing the suitability of the persons concerned, has now been concluded.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/blue-star-planet-limited-far-anmarkning-och-sanktionsavgift---forandring-i-personkrets/", "source_quote": "Blue Star Planet Limited har inte anmält förändringar i personkretsen inom 14 dagar enligt 4 kap 11 § spellagen och får därför en anmärkning och sanktionsavgift på 120 000 kr.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "igaming" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20250930-95b3f69f", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2025-09-30", "operator": "Borgata", "brands": [ "Borgata" ], "operator_key": "borgata", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 6000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 5110.32, "fx_rate": 0.85172, "causes": [ "technical" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "Borgata was penalized for violating table inventory rules.", "summary": "In the Director's summary of actions taken between September 16 and September 30, 2025, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement imposed a $6,000 civil penalty on Borgata pursuant to an Action in Lieu of Complaint for violation of table inventory rules.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2025/sep16_30/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a $6,000 civil penalty on Borgata pursuant to an Action in Lieu of \n Complaint for violation of table inventory rules; - View Docs", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "casino_land_based" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20250930-084fac8f", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2025-09-30", "operator": "FanDuel", "brands": [ "FanDuel" ], "operator_key": "fanduel", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 2000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 1703.44, "fx_rate": 0.85172, "causes": [ "marketing" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "FanDuel was penalized for running an unauthorized promotion.", "summary": "In the Director's summary of actions taken between September 16 and September 30, 2025, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement imposed a $2,000 civil penalty on FanDuel pursuant to a Notice of Violation for an unauthorized promotion.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2025/sep16_30/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a $2,000 civil penalty on FanDuel pursuant to a Notice of \n Violation for an unauthorized promotion; - View Docs", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "nj-dge-20250930-0498fa9a", "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement", "jurisdiction": "nj-dge", "country": "US", "lat": 39.36, "lng": -74.42, "date": "2025-09-30", "operator": "SuperBook", "brands": [ "SuperBook" ], "operator_key": "superbook", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 20000.0, "currency": "USD", "amount_eur": 17034.4, "fx_rate": 0.85172, "causes": [ "other" ], "provisions": [], "cause_sentence": "SuperBook was penalized under an Action in Lieu of Complaint in connection with sports wagers it sought to have voided, and its request to void those wagers was denied.", "summary": "In the Director's summary of actions taken between September 16 and September 30, 2025, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement imposed a $20,000 civil penalty on SuperBook pursuant to an Action in Lieu of Complaint and denied the operator's request to void certain sports wagers. No further detail on the underlying conduct is provided in the summary.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Rulings/2025/sep16_30/Summary.pdf", "source_quote": "Imposed a $20,000 civil penalty on SuperBook pursuant to an Action in\nLieu of Complaint and denied its request to void certain sports wagers; - \nView Docs", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "sector": "sports_betting" }, { "id": "sweden-20250929-edcf5675", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-09-29", "operator": "PRO Karlsborg/Risön", "brands": [], "operator_key": "pro karlsborg risön", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 5000.0, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": 453.3, "fx_rate": 0.09066, "causes": [ "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensee failed to notify the regulator of changes in its circle of key persons within the required 14 days.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued a warning and a SEK 5,000 penalty fee to PRO Karlsborg/Risön for failing to report changes in its circle of responsible persons within 14 days as required by Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Swedish Gambling Act. The decision followed a supervisory review begun in March 2025 covering ten non-profit licence holders, examining whether changes in key personnel had been notified and whether notifications were timely. The supervision has now been concluded. The decision was published on 29 September 2025.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/pro-karlsborgrison-far-varning-och-sanktionsavgift/", "source_quote": "PRO Karlsborg/Risön har inte anmält förändringar i personkretsen inom 14 dagar enligt 4 kap. 11 § spellagen och får därmed varning och sanktionsavgift på 5 000 kr.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20250929-c1991fd3", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-09-29", "operator": "Spjutstorps Idrottsförening", "brands": [], "operator_key": "spjutstorps idrottsförening", "action_type": "fine", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensee failed to notify the regulator of changes in its circle of persons (key persons) within the 14 days required by law.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen concluded a supervisory case, opened in March 2025 and covering ten non-profit licence holders, into whether changes in licensees' circle of key persons were reported on time. Spjutstorps Idrottsförening had not made the notification within the 14-day deadline set by chapter 4, section 11 of the Swedish Gambling Act and received a warning and a sanction fee. The published item gives a figure of SEK 65,000 covering this decision together with the parallel decision against Tomelilla Motorklubb, without a per-licensee breakdown.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/tomelilla-motorklubb-och-spjutstorps-idrottsforening-far-varning-och-sanktionsavgift/", "source_quote": "Tomelilla Motorklubb och Spjutstorps Idrottsförening har inte anmält förändringar i personkretsen inom 14 dagar enligt 4 kap. 11 § spellagen och får därmed varning och sanktionsavgift på 65 000 kr.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "The page states a combined sanction fee of 65 000 kr for Tomelilla Motorklubb and Spjutstorps Idrottsförening without specifying the amount attributable to each licensee.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20250929-85b3d8f5", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-09-29", "operator": "IF Malmö Redhawks", "brands": [], "operator_key": "if malmö redhawks", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 10000.0, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": 906.6, "fx_rate": 0.09066, "causes": [ "reporting", "fit_and_proper" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensee failed to notify Spelinspektionen of changes in its circle of key persons within the 14-day deadline required by the Swedish Gambling Act.", "summary": "Following a supervisory review begun in March 2025 covering ten non-profit licence holders, Spelinspektionen found that IF Malmö Redhawks had not reported changes to its circle of key persons within the 14 days required by Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Swedish Gambling Act. The regulator issued a formal remark (anmärkning) together with a sanction fee of SEK 10,000. The supervision case has now been closed. No appeal is mentioned and the licence was not withdrawn.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/if-malmo-redhawks-far-anmarkning-och-sanktionsavgift/", "source_quote": "IF Malmö Redhawks har inte anmält förändringar i personkretsen inom 14 dagar enligt 4 kap. 11 § spellagen och får därmed en anmärkning och sanktionsavgift på 10 000 kr", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20250929-37092704", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-09-29", "operator": "PRO Öregrund", "brands": [], "operator_key": "pro öregrund", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 5000.0, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": 453.3, "fx_rate": 0.09066, "causes": [ "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensee failed to notify the regulator of changes in its circle of key persons within the 14-day deadline required by the Swedish Gambling Act.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued PRO Öregrund a warning and a sanction fee of SEK 5,000 for failing to report changes in its circle of key persons (personkrets) within 14 days as required by Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Swedish Gambling Act. The decision followed a supervisory review launched in March 2025 covering ten non-profit licence holders, examining whether they had notified changes in key personnel and whether such notifications were made on time. The supervision has now been concluded. The decision was published on 29 September 2025.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/pro-oregrund-far-varning-och-sanktionsavgift/", "source_quote": "PRO Öregrund har inte anmält förändringar i personkretsen inom 14 dagar enligt 4 kap. 11 § spellagen och får därmed varning och sanktionsavgift på 5 000 kr.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20250929-337dbee2", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-09-29", "operator": "PRO Ragunda", "brands": [], "operator_key": "pro ragunda", "action_type": "warning", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "PRO Ragunda failed to notify the regulator of changes in its circle of key persons within the 14-day deadline.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued a remark (anmärkning) to PRO Ragunda after concluding a supervisory case opened in March 2025 covering ten licensees in the non-profit (allmännyttan) sector. The review examined whether licensees had reported changes in their circle of key persons and whether such notifications were made on time. PRO Ragunda had not reported changes within the 14-day period required by chapter 4, section 11 of the Swedish Gambling Act, despite the regulator having previously informed non-profit licensees of this obligation. No financial penalty was stated in the published decision notice.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/pro-ragunda-far-anmarkning-och-sanktionsavgift/", "source_quote": "PRO Ragunda har inte anmält förändringar i personkretsen inom 14 dagar enligt 4 kap. 11 § spellagen och får därmed en anmärkning.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "No financial sanction stated; the decision was a remark (anmärkning) only", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20250929-12327c9a", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-09-29", "operator": "Tomelilla Motorklubb", "brands": [], "operator_key": "tomelilla motorklubb", "action_type": "fine", "amount": null, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": null, "fx_rate": null, "causes": [ "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensee failed to notify the regulator of changes in its circle of persons (key persons) within the 14 days required by law.", "summary": "Following a supervisory review begun in March 2025 covering ten non-profit licence holders, Spelinspektionen found that Tomelilla Motorklubb had not reported changes in its circle of key persons within 14 days as required by chapter 4, section 11 of the Swedish Gambling Act. The regulator issued a warning together with a sanction fee. The news item states a figure of SEK 65,000 in connection with this and the parallel decision against Spjutstorps Idrottsförening, without breaking down the amount per licensee. The supervision has now been concluded.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/tomelilla-motorklubb-och-spjutstorps-idrottsforening-far-varning-och-sanktionsavgift/", "source_quote": "Tomelilla Motorklubb och Spjutstorps Idrottsförening har inte anmält förändringar i personkretsen inom 14 dagar enligt 4 kap. 11 § spellagen och får därmed varning och sanktionsavgift på 65 000 kr.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "amount_note": "The page states a combined sanction fee of 65 000 kr for Tomelilla Motorklubb and Spjutstorps Idrottsförening without specifying the amount attributable to each licensee.", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" }, { "id": "sweden-20250929-092435a6", "regulator_id": "spelinspektionen-beslut", "regulator": "Spelinspektionen", "jurisdiction": "sweden", "country": "SE", "lat": 59.33, "lng": 18.07, "date": "2025-09-29", "operator": "Örebro Hockey Klubb", "brands": [], "operator_key": "örebro hockey klubb", "action_type": "fine", "amount": 10000.0, "currency": "SEK", "amount_eur": 906.6, "fx_rate": 0.09066, "causes": [ "reporting" ], "provisions": [ { "text": "4 kap. 11 § spellagen", "std_id": null, "dataset": null, "slug": null, "confidence": 0.0 } ], "cause_sentence": "The licensee failed to notify the regulator of changes in its circle of persons (key persons) within the required 14 days.", "summary": "Spelinspektionen issued Örebro Hockey Klubb a warning (anmärkning) and a sanction fee of SEK 10,000 for failing to report changes in its circle of key persons within 14 days as required by chapter 4, section 11 of the Swedish Gambling Act. The decision followed a supervisory review begun in March 2025 covering ten non-profit licence holders, examining whether changes in key personnel had been notified and whether notification was timely. The supervision has now been concluded.", "appeal_status": "none", "licence_lost": false, "source_url": "https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/orebro-hockey-klubb-far-anmarkning-och-sanktionsavgift/", "source_quote": "Örebro Hockey Klubb har inte anmält förändringar i personkretsen inom 14 dagar enligt 4 kap. 11 § spellagen och får därmed en anmärkning och sanktionsavgift på 10 000 kr.", "verified": { "amount_in_source": true, "date_in_source": true, "domain_ok": true }, "status": "published", "source_kind": "primary", "primary_source_url": null, "sector": "lottery" } ], "regulators": [ { "regulator_id": "dgoj-sanciones", "regulator": "Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego", "jurisdiction": "spain", "country": "ES", "lat": 40.42, "lng": -3.7, "actions_12m": 22, "eur_12m": 41189500.0, "licences_lost": 0, "top_cause": "unlicensed", "temperature": 72.8, "temperature_label": "Warm", "publishes_decisions": true }, { "regulator_id": "nj-dge-rulings", "regulator": "New Jersey 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"jurisdiction": "agco", "country": "CA", "lat": 43.65, "lng": -79.38, "actions_12m": 11, "eur_12m": 689012.35, "licences_lost": 0, "top_cause": "aml", "temperature": 61.5, "temperature_label": "Warm", "publishes_decisions": true }, { "regulator_id": "ukgc-regulatory-action", "regulator": "UK Gambling Commission", "jurisdiction": "ukgc", "country": "GB", "lat": 52.48, "lng": -1.9, "actions_12m": 17, "eur_12m": 24117811.27, "licences_lost": 3, "top_cause": "aml", "temperature": 61.0, "temperature_label": "Warm", "publishes_decisions": true }, { "regulator_id": "mga-notices", "regulator": "Malta Gaming Authority", "jurisdiction": "mga", "country": "MT", "lat": 35.9, "lng": 14.5, "actions_12m": 2, "eur_12m": 147080.0, "licences_lost": 2, "top_cause": "other", "temperature": 53.8, "temperature_label": "Warm", "publishes_decisions": true }, { "regulator_id": "coljuegos-noticias", "regulator": "Coljuegos", "jurisdiction": "colombia", "country": "CO", "lat": 4.71, "lng": -74.07, "actions_12m": 1, "eur_12m": 24379.8, "licences_lost": 0, "top_cause": "unlicensed", "temperature": 35.5, "temperature_label": "Mild", "publishes_decisions": true }, { "regulator_id": "ggl-presse", "regulator": "Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder", "jurisdiction": "germany", "country": "DE", "lat": 51.05, "lng": 13.74, "actions_12m": 1, "eur_12m": 250000.0, "licences_lost": 0, "top_cause": "marketing", "temperature": 34.0, "temperature_label": "Mild", "publishes_decisions": true }, { "regulator_id": "mgcb-enforcement", "regulator": "Michigan Gaming Control Board", "jurisdiction": "michigan", "country": "US", "lat": 42.73, "lng": -84.55, "actions_12m": 1, "eur_12m": 0, "licences_lost": 0, "top_cause": "unlicensed", "temperature": 26.0, "temperature_label": "Mild", "publishes_decisions": true }, { "regulator_id": "aglc-news", "regulator": "Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis", "jurisdiction": "aglc", "country": "CA", "lat": 53.55, "lng": -113.49, "actions_12m": 0, "eur_12m": 0, "licences_lost": 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