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Stake Declared Illegal and Blocked Across 24 Nigeria States
Nigeria’s gaming regulators have classified Stake as illegal and ordered its blocking across 24 states, citing the operator’s lack of a Nigerian gaming licence and outstanding tax obligations.
German Authorities Probe €5.86bn Illegal Gambling Case
German authorities have searched 11 premises in an investigation into suspected illegal online gambling involving more than €5.8bn in bets. Five people are under investigation, while authorities estimate €77.7m in 2024 tax losses.
Playtech Raises Concerns Over Evolution Report
Playtech has raised concerns over the Spectrum Report on Evolution, highlighting confirmed access to games in restricted markets and unresolved questions surrounding Iran, Syria and Sudan due to missing data.
Entain Urges Premier League Clubs to Drop Deals
Entain has urged 10 Premier League clubs to end commercial deals with unlicensed gambling operators as the UK government considers restrictions on gambling sponsorships in British sports.
Spribe Wins Temporary Malta Injunction
Spribe has secured a temporary Malta injunction against Aviator Studio companies over alleged trademark violations, restricting use of similar signs, the Aviator brand and related domains while legal proceedings continue.
Bulgaria Party Pushes Stricter Gambling Ad Rules
Bulgaria’s We Continue the Change party is calling for stricter gambling advertising rules, proposing limits on product placement, sportswear logos and promotional content while seeking stronger controls over indirect gambling marketing.
Springfield Sues MGM Resorts Over Casino Agreement
Springfield has taken legal action against MGM Resorts and Blue Tarp Redevelopment over alleged Host Community Agreement violations, while MGM argues the lawsuit is delaying its planned transfer of MGM Springfield ownership.
Dutch Lawmakers Target Illegal Gambling Measures
Dutch lawmakers are pushing tougher measures against illegal gambling, including DNS website blocking, action targeting social media advertising, and a possible increase in the legal gambling age from 18 to 21.
Armenia to Block Unlicensed Gambling Sites in 2027
Armenia will introduce measures to block unlicensed gambling and lottery websites from February 2027, while a centralised monitoring platform will track licensed operators and provide the SRC with real-time gambling data.
Sweden Probes Youth Gambling and Marketing Rules
Sweden has launched an inquiry into youth gambling and gambling marketing, examining potential financial controls, time limits, video game gambling content and stricter regulations as authorities seek stronger player protections.
Cebu City Intensifies Illegal Gambling Crackdown
Cebu City has ordered police to strengthen enforcement against unauthorised gambling, with officers checking permits for STL, Lotte, e-Sabong and cockfighting activities while the City Council considers clearer rules for traditional cockfighting.
PAS Calls for Malaysia Gambling Licence Review
PAS has urged Malaysia’s federal government to review gambling licence policies and consider halting new licences, while seeking legislative changes that could give state governments greater legal scope to regulate gambling premises.
Mexico Advances Gambling Law Reform Review
Mexico’s proposed gambling law reform is nearing completion of its internal government review, while strengthened anti-money laundering rules introduce broader compliance requirements for gambling, betting and other vulnerable activities across the sector.
Indonesia Probes 1.49M Aid Recipients Over Gambling Links
Indonesia is reviewing 1.49 million social aid recipients flagged for potential online gambling links, alongside more than 10,000 suspected identity misuse cases involving low-income citizens.
Brazil Sets Process to Recover Illegal Betting Funds
Brazil has established an administrative process to potentially recover more than R$1 billion linked to illegal fixed-odds betting. Funds could be transferred to the National Public Security Fund following administrative proceedings and judicial confirmation of forfeiture.
Indonesia Police Bust $56.6m Online Gambling Ring
Indonesian police have uncovered an online gambling network that processed more than IDR1.03 trillion in transactions, arrested five suspects and frozen IDR51 billion, while investigators continue searching for a sixth person believed to direct the operation.