Spanish authorities have dismantled a sophisticated criminal network accused of laundering millions of euros through online gambling platforms while exploiting vulnerable individuals displaced by war. The operation resulted in the arrest of twelve suspects connected to a scheme that allegedly processed approximately €4.75 million through manipulated betting activities and financial accounts....
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Compliance & AML
March 9, 2026
Danish regulator issues AML notice on revised FATF risk jurisdictions
The Danish Gambling Authority has issued an update drawing attention to recent revisions made by the Financial Action Task Force concerning jurisdictions considered to pose elevated risks related to money...
Compliance & AML
March 9, 2026
PlayCity and Ukraine intensify crackdown on illegal gambling websites
PlayCity, the national gambling regulator operating in cooperation with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, continued its regulatory campaign aimed at reshaping and stabilizing the country’s gambling and lottery...
Compliance & AML
March 4, 2026
Netherlands match-fixing reports remain stable in 2025 analysis
The number of suspected match-fixing alerts submitted to the Dutch gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit, remained broadly stable in 2025 compared to the previous year. However, while the volume of reports...
Compliance & AML
March 3, 2026
MGA seeks input from operators on new EU AML standards reform
The Malta Gaming Authority has formally encouraged licensed operators to take an active role in shaping new European Union anti money laundering standards. The appeal follows the launch of several...
Compliance & AML
March 2, 2026
FIFA extends integrity partnership with Sportradar through 2031
FIFA has renewed and expanded its long-standing integrity partnership with Sportradar Group AG, extending the agreement through 2031 and broadening the scope of monitoring, intelligence and risk assessment services across...
Compliance & AML
February 23, 2026
Mindway AI secures SOC 2 Type 2 certification to boost client trust
Mindway AI has announced the successful completion of its SOC 2 Type 2 certification, reinforcing its position as a trusted provider of player protection and responsible gambling solutions. The milestone...
Compliance & AML
February 19, 2026
AFJEL urges stronger action against illegal betting in France
France’s regulated online gambling sector is facing mounting pressure from what industry representatives describe as a rapidly expanding illegal betting market. The Association Française des Jeux en Ligne (AFJEL), which...
Compliance & AML
February 18, 2026
Isle of Man warns about cryptocurrency risks in online gambling
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission has issued a formal warning regarding the growing use of cryptocurrencies within online gambling operations, highlighting the associated risks of financial crime and...
Compliance & AML
February 16, 2026
Casino Guru and Gamecheck join forces to enhance iGaming integrity
Casino Guru and Gamecheck have formally announced a strategic partnership designed to promote greater transparency integrity and trust within the global iGaming sector. The collaboration brings together one of the...
Compliance & AML
February 11, 2026
Sportradar reports slight decline in suspicious matches in 2025
Sportradar has reported a marginal global decline in suspicious sporting matches during 2025, reflecting what the company describes as a stabilisation in integrity risks across monitored competitions. According to its...
Compliance & AML
February 9, 2026
Meta ordered to block illegal gambling promotions in France
The Paris Court of Appeal has confirmed a ruling against Meta Platforms Ireland, requiring the company to take active measures to block illegal gambling promotions across Facebook, Instagram and Messenger....
Compliance & AML
February 5, 2026
IBIA 2025 report reveals rise in suspicious sports betting alerts
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has released its 2025 Sports Betting Integrity Report, showing a notable increase in suspicious betting alerts across regulated markets globally. The report provides an...
Compliance & AML
February 4, 2026
Greece introduces criminal penalties to tackle illegal gambling
The Greek government is preparing a major legislative reform to combat illegal gambling, marking a decisive step toward addressing a growing issue that threatens public revenue and exposes citizens to...
Compliance & AML
February 4, 2026
KSA focuses on cooperation to curb illegal gambling ads in sport
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has significantly intensified its cooperation with national and international sports organisations as part of its broader strategy to enforce the country’s ban on untargeted gambling...
Compliance & AML
February 3, 2026
Lithuania regulator fines Baltic Bet €330,600 for AML failures
The Lithuanian gambling regulator has issued a significant administrative fine against betting operator Baltic Bet in connection with failures to meet legal obligations to prevent money laundering and monitor customer...
Compliance & AML
February 2, 2026
Malta Gaming Authority warns against false gambling websites
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a strong warning to the public after identifying a group of online gambling websites that are making false claims about being licensed by...
Compliance & AML
January 29, 2026
Nordic regulators struggle to measure online gambling black market
A new academic review published in the respected journal PLOS One has raised concerns about the capability of gaming regulators in the Nordic region to accurately understand and measure the...
Compliance & AML
January 28, 2026
Ukraine regulator PlayCity fines Favbet for regulatory violations
Ukraine’s gambling regulator, the State Agency of Ukraine PlayCity, has imposed a substantial financial penalty on the betting operator Favbet for multiple breaches of regulatory requirements. These actions reflect a...
Compliance & AML
January 27, 2026
eGaming Integrity launches advisory service for prize draw operators
In response to heightened regulatory focus on the online prize draw and competition sector in the United Kingdom, eGaming Integrity, a leading compliance and internal audit advisory firm, has introduced...
Compliance & AML
January 26, 2026
Meta under scrutiny for illegal gambling adverts on social media
Meta faces growing criticism for its role in hosting and profiting from illegal gambling advertisements on its social media platforms. Industry bodies and regulators in Europe and the United Kingdom...
Compliance & AML
January 26, 2026
Brazil shuts down more than 25,000 illegal betting websites
Brazilian federal authorities have intensified enforcement against unauthorised betting activity during the country’s first full year under a regulated sports betting framework, blocking more than 25,000 illegal betting websites while...
Compliance & AML
January 23, 2026
Isle of Man gambling regulator outlines money laundering risks
Senior regulatory leaders in the Isle of Man have outlined evolving money laundering risks within the gambling sector while detailing preparations for the upcoming MONEYVAL mutual evaluation scheduled for September...
Compliance & AML
January 21, 2026
KSA broadens oversight to curb illegal gambling in Netherlands
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced a major expansion of its enforcement agenda for 2026. The authority is shifting its focus from merely targeting unlicensed gambling operators to...
Compliance & AML
January 21, 2026
Portugal orders Polymarket exit over unauthorized political betting
Portugal’s gambling regulator has taken decisive regulatory action against the blockchain-based prediction market platform Polymarket following a surge in trading activity tied to the country’s presidential election. The Serviço de...
Compliance & AML
January 21, 2026
Cyprus betting authority boosts compliance with undercover inspections
Cyprus’s gambling regulatory body has unveiled a significant escalation in its efforts to enforce compliance within the betting industry. The National Betting Authority (NBA) is implementing a comprehensive surveillance and...
Compliance & AML
January 20, 2026
UK Gambling Commission urges industry action against illegal gambling
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued an urgent call for tighter cooperation between regulators and the licensed gambling industry to confront the growing challenge of illegal gambling operations....