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Romania Gambling Regulator Uncovers Major Tax Evasion
Romania’s ONJN uncovers a multi-million tax evasion scheme in the gambling sector, revealing manipulated winnings and underreported profits. The regulator strengthens oversight with server access and reforms to ensure transparency and accountability.
Norwegian Football Spot-Fixing Probe Targets KFUM Players
Norwegian authorities have charged seven individuals, including two KFUM Oslo players, with spot-fixing linked to yellow cards. The investigation highlights risks in micro-betting markets and the strict zero-tolerance stance of football authorities.
Febralot Slams BetCaixa Suspension in Brazil
Febralot has opposed the federal suspension of BetCaixa, arguing it undermines tax collection and strengthens illegal operators, despite Caixa Loterias receiving authorization to offer fixed-odds betting under Brazil’s regulatory framework.
Greece Moves to Tackle €1.67bn Illegal Gambling
Greece has introduced legislation to combat illegal gambling, granting broader digital powers to the regulator, increasing enforcement resources and imposing stricter penalties on unlicensed operators and promoters.
Cuiabá Moves to Revoke Municipal Lottery Law
Cuiabá’s City Council has approved the revocation of Municipal Law No. 6,872, ending plans for a city-run lottery. The move aligns with the STF’s suspension of municipal lottery initiatives and strengthens federal control over gambling regulation.
Brazil Targets Betting Ads in 2026 Agenda
Ministério da Fazenda prioritises stricter betting advertising controls in its 2026 agenda, reviewing affiliate and influencer promotions to strengthen oversight and reduce the presence of illegal operators in Brazil’s regulated market.
Change UK Domain Repurposed for No-KYC Casino Promotion
A domain once tied to Change UK now hosts no-KYC casino affiliate content, combining legacy political site sections with offshore-style gambling promotions and bonus-driven landing pages targeting UK readers.
Gatchalian Urges Stronger Action vs Illegal Online Gambling
Philippine senator Sherwin Gatchalian calls for stronger cross-border enforcement against illegal online gambling, saying site blocking alone is insufficient, as cybercrime officials report tens of thousands of mostly offshore betting domains restricted.
Indonesia Police Warn Online Gambling Targets Students
Indonesian National Police says students form the largest share of online gambling users, highlighting underage risks while reporting hundreds of cases, mass site takedowns, and account blocks alongside wider prevention and education cooperation.
Turkey Blocks ₺5B in Illegal Betting Funds in 2025 Crackdown
Turkey intensified its anti-illegal betting campaign in 2025, blocking ₺5 billion in suspect funds and targeting payment providers, crypto channels, and account mules as regulators tightened financial system controls nationwide.
Brazil President Urges Scrutiny on Banks and Betting Firms
Brazil’s president called for tighter investigative scrutiny on banks and betting companies during a meeting with the prosecutor-general, as the Banco Master probe and Supreme Court proceedings intensify financial and regulatory pressure.
Lotte Giants Players Recalled Amid Illegal Gambling Scandal
Four Lotte Giants players, including core stars Na Seung-yeop and Ko Seung-min, have been recalled from Taiwan after illegal gambling allegations. The incident threatens preseason preparations and raises uncertainty over team performance in 2026.
FreeKassa Offline After Probe Into Illegal Casino Payments
FreeKassa has gone offline following an investigation linking it to illegal casino transactions in Russia. Authorities and media reports point to grey-market payment flows, while Kassa.AI is flagged as a possible replacement processor.
Prediction Market Case Sparks Security Betting Charges
Israeli prosecutors filed security-related charges over alleged use of classified military information for betting on prediction market platform Polymarket, intensifying scrutiny of event-based wagering and regulatory oversight.
Sweden Updates Gambling Supervision Fees From March 2026
Sweden’s gambling regulator will introduce a new supervision-fee model from March 2026, replacing prior rules and resetting per-licence oversight costs for betting, online casino operators, and gambling software permit holders.
Isle of Man GSC Fines Shelgeyr £200K Over AML Failures
Isle of Man regulators issued a £200,000 penalty to Shelgeyr Limited after an AML/CFT inspection uncovered serious compliance gaps, including due diligence failures, weak monitoring, and incomplete risk controls, despite the operator’s cooperation and licence surrender.