The Dutch gambling regulator has issued a significant financial penalty to LeoVegas, one of the leading online gambling operators in Europe, citing repeated failures to meet statutory duty-of-care obligations. The decision underscores the growing scrutiny of responsible gambling measures within the Netherlands and highlights the regulator’s firm stance on player protection....
Continue Reading
iGaming News, Laws
October 1, 2025
Petfre fined £240,000 by UKGC for misleading slots
The UK Gambling Commission (GC) has issued a significant fine to Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, the operator behind the Betfred and Oddsking brands, following breaches of industry standards in its slots...
iGaming News, Laws
September 17, 2025
Lottomart fined £360k for AML and social responsibility failings
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has once again taken regulatory action against a licensed operator for shortcomings in its compliance practices. Maple International Ventures Limited, the company behind the...
iGaming News, Laws
September 2, 2025
Unibet faces KSA penalty order of up to €450,000
The Dutch Gambling Authority, known locally as the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has imposed a penalty order on Unibet, the gambling brand operated by Kindred Group, which is now part of FDJ...
iGaming News, Laws
June 2, 2025
Spelinspektionen fines The Stars Group for AML failures
Flutter Entertainment’s subsidiary, The Stars Group (TSG) Interactive, has been officially reprimanded and fined SEK7 million (£542,572) by the Swedish gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, due to failures in adhering to anti-money...
iGaming News, Laws
April 16, 2025
First-ever KSA fine for duty of care violations in gambling
In a historic move, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, has issued its inaugural fine for breaching the "duty of care" regulations in the country’s gambling industry. An operator,...
iGaming News, Laws
April 10, 2025
KSA fines Techno Offshore for unlicensed gambling sites
The Netherlands' gambling regulatory authority, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has recently imposed a significant €1.2 million fine on Techno Offshore for targeting Dutch players with two unlicensed gambling sites. The fine...
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
March 3, 2025
Regulators vs. iGaming Giants
Regulators crack down on licensed operators, but unlicensed sites thrive. Are they truly protecting consumers, or pushing players to the black market?
iGaming News, Laws
January 11, 2025
KSA Sets Agenda for Gambling Regulation in 2025
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gaming Authority, has unveiled its Supervisory Agenda for 2025, setting out its strategic goals for the coming year. The report outlines a comprehensive approach to...
iGaming News, Laws
January 9, 2025
UKGC Imposes £1 Million Fine on Greentube Alderney
The UK Gambling Commission has imposed a £1 million ($1.23 million) penalty on Greentube Alderney, the operator trading as Admiral Casino, following a detailed investigation that revealed significant breaches in...
iGaming News, Laws
December 18, 2024
Spelinspektionen Fines Spooniker and Mr Green
The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, has issued significant fines to two prominent operators in the Swedish gambling market—Spooniker and Mr Green. These penalties come after investigations revealed breaches in their...
iGaming News, Laws
December 5, 2024
Court Reduces Videoslots Fine for Money Laundering
In recent years, Swedish regulators have focused heavily on enforcing strict rules to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism within the gambling industry. One notable case that has...
iGaming News, Laws
September 4, 2024
Why Sweden’s Gambling Authority Is Issuing Record Fines
It's a challenging time for online gambling operators in Sweden as increased regulatory scrutiny leads to record fines being imposed by the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA). This proactive enforcement strategy...