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QuinnBet Agrees £609,104 Settlement With UKGC
QuinnBet has agreed a £609,104 settlement with the UK Gambling Commission after a review identified anti-money laundering weaknesses, safer gambling failures, customer limit breaches and shortcomings in its financial monitoring controls.
KSA Finds Sharp Rise in Gambling Among Young Adults
The Dutch KSA found a sharp increase in gambling when people reach 18, with casino games dominating young adult activity and new debate over raising the Netherlands’ online gambling age to 24.
Florida AG Sues Sweepstakes Casinos Over Gambling Claims
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has sued several sweepstakes casino operators, alleging their dual-currency gaming models violate state gambling laws and seeking injunctions, fines and consumer reimbursement.
Brazil Election Puts Online Betting Under Scrutiny
Online betting has become a major issue in Brazil’s 2026 election, with presidential candidates proposing different approaches ranging from a complete ban and higher taxes to tighter advertising rules and stronger financial monitoring.
betlive Partners With St8 to Expand Casino Offering
betlive has partnered with St8 to expand its online casino offering in Georgia, gaining access to more than 19,000 games from 200 providers alongside aggregation, compliance, reporting and promotional tools.
South Korea Sees Rise in Illegal Gambling Among Children
South Korea has recorded a sharp increase in children caught for illegal gambling, with 71 aged 10 to 13 apprehended in the first seven months of 2026, highlighting growing concerns over youth access.
Inpay Hit With iGaming AML Restriction in Denmark
Danish regulator Finanstilsynet has restricted Inpay from signing new iGaming agreements after identifying AML and customer due diligence weaknesses across most of its gambling portfolio.
Nidhhi Agerwal Questioned by ED Over Betting Apps
Nidhhi Agerwal has been questioned by India’s Enforcement Directorate over alleged promotion of illegal betting applications, as investigators examine 21 entertainment figures and their potential role in attracting users.
Finland Court Rejects Spin-by-Spin Gambling Tax
Finland’s Supreme Administrative Court has rejected the Tax Administration’s spin-by-spin taxation approach for offshore online slots, ruling that taxable income should instead be assessed based on individual playing sessions.
Dutch Ksa Tests AI Model to Detect Risky Gambling
The Dutch Ksa is testing an open-source machine-learning model that analyses gambling behaviour to identify potential risk, giving operators another tool to strengthen player protection and responsible gambling measures.
EU Gambling Sector Moves Toward Common AML Standards
Europe is moving toward greater consistency in gambling AML compliance without introducing a single EU gambling licence. New anti-money laundering rules will establish common requirements while national licensing systems remain in place.
UAE Gaming Regulator Signs MoU With ADGM FSRA
The UAE’s GCGRA has signed an MoU with ADGM’s FSRA to strengthen cooperation on information sharing, supervision and investigations, establishing a formal framework for coordination between the commercial gaming and financial services regulators.
CICC Flags 12 Facebook Accounts Over Gambling Promotions
The CICC has flagged 12 Facebook pages and accounts allegedly promoting unregulated online gambling websites. Several listed accounts have millions of followers, while the agency urged the public to report continued promotions through Hotline 1326.
PAGCOR Gains ISO Certification for 16 Casino Filipino Sites
PAGCOR has received ISO 9001:2015 certification for 16 Casino Filipino locations following surveillance audits, highlighting the agency’s focus on internationally recognised quality management standards and continued improvements across its casino operations.
Flávio Bolsonaro Proposes Ban on Social Funds for Betting
Flávio Bolsonaro’s government program proposes preventing social program funds from being used for betting, while Brazil already blocks Bolsa Família and BPC beneficiaries from registering with authorized betting operators.
South Korea Youth Gambling Campaign Gets 806 Self-Reports
South Korea’s youth gambling campaign has received 806 self-reports since May, as authorities offer leniency to teenagers and strengthen prevention efforts against online gambling, advertising exposure and gambling-related financial risks.