Australia’s New AML Rules Increase Pressure on Gambling Operators
Australia’s updated AML rules are now in force, placing greater responsibility on gambling operators to monitor and report risk.
New Zealand Online Gambling Lawsuit Expands to Offshore Operators
A New Zealand gambling lawsuit has widened beyond SkyCity to include offshore operators, raising fresh questions about regulation.
Canadian Gambler Battles 888 Casino Over Withheld CA$1.3M Jackpot Payout
Alberta VIP James Kotylak hit multiple jackpots on a Pragmatic Play slot, watched his balance hit CA$1.3M, and then saw it wiped to zero by 888 Casino.
Thai Police Arrest Chinese National Behind 13-Billion-Baht Online Gambling Empire in Pattaya
Thai police arrested a Chinese national, Pei Min Si, in Pattaya for running a gambling network that generated over 13 billion baht in illegal turnover.
South Africa Pushes for Stronger National Gambling Oversight
South Africa’s gambling regulator is calling for stronger national coordination as concerns grow over fragmented provincial rules.
Kanye West Banned From UK as Wireless Festival Is Canceled
Kanye West, also known as Ye, has been banned from the UK, and now, Wireless Festival has been canceled.
FINTRAC Fines Northern Isga Foundation Over Casino AML Failures
FINTRAC fined Northern Isga Foundation over CA$91K for AML compliance failures, including weak policies, risk checks, and staff training failures.
Federal Court Dismisses X Lawsuit Alleging Advertising Boycott
A federal judge in Texas dismissed X's lawsuit against various brands and the World Federation of Advertisers.
Nevada Blocks Kalshi Prediction Markets in Temporary Ban
Nevada halts Kalshi’s sports and election markets for 14 days, escalating legal battles over prediction platforms nationwide.
Thailand Cracks Down on 10K Crypto Accounts and Blocks 437K Illegal URLs
Thailand intensifies its fight against digital crime by freezing over 10,000 crypto accounts and blocking over 437,000+ illegal gambling and scam-related URLs.