Industry
December 17, 2025
UKGC Fines Paddy Power Over $2.5M for Social Responsibility Oversight
The UK’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has fined Paddy Power Betfair GBP 2 million (about $2.68 million) after the gambling watchdog found that the gambling company did not act swiftly enough when customers were displaying concerning betting behaviors. Paddy Power Betfair Fined for Gambling Responsibility Failures Four operators trading under the Paddy Power and Betfair brands […]
Industry
November 28, 2025
VGCCC Penalizes a Dozen Properties over Poker Machines Work Hour Violations
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission announced enforcement action against a total of 12 gaming venues due certain violations. Some of these properties were fined for allowing players to gamble outside permitted trading hours, while others were slammed with censure warnings. VGCCC Penalized 12 Properties In its official announcement, the VGCCC listed several operators […]
Casino
November 21, 2025
Tough Hearing Ends With Nevada Regulator Approving $7.8M Caesars Fine
The Nevada Gaming Commission has hit Caesars Entertainment with a $7.8 million fine. This comes after state watchdogs found that the company let Matthew Bowyer, a known illegal bookmaker, gamble big at many of its casinos for years. The company did not check where his money came from. Bowyer’s Trail of Violations Spurs Yet Another […]
Industry
October 22, 2025
UKGC Fines Platinum Gaming for AML & Social Responsibility Violations
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced a significant penalty for a gambling business that committed severe violations of the British gambling regulations. The company in question, Platinum Gaming Limited, was accused of AML breaches and various social responsibility failings. UKGC Hands GBP 10M Penalty to Platinum Gaming In its official announcement, the UKGC said […]
Lottery
September 30, 2025
Norsk Tipping Faces $2.5M Fine Due to Supertrekning Failure
Norwegian lottery operator Norsk Tipping is risking a serious fine due to earlier errors related to a Supertrekning lottery draw that took place in April. This comes as the operator faces a separate fine due to a mistake tied to Eurojackpot. Norsk Tipping in Hot Water The Norwegian Gambling and Foundation Authority, Lotteritilsynet, announced on […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
KSA Strikes Unibet with Weekly Fines Due to Repeated Offences
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has issued a penalty order against Unibet operator Optdeck, citing a “real risk of recurrence” in relation to prohibited sports betting activities. KSA Penalizes Unibet Under the order, Unibet will be fined €75,000 (approximately $81,000) per week for any future violations, with a maximum total penalty of €450,000 (approximately $486,000). […]
Industry
August 21, 2025
UKGC Slams ProgressPlay with GBP 1M Fine for Social Responsibility Breaches
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it has fined one of its licensees over AML and social responsibility failings. ProgressPlay Limited, the operator in question, will therefore have to pay a fine and undergo a third-party audit. ProgressPlay Finds Itself in Hot Water In its announcement, the UKGC said that it uncovered a variety […]
Industry
July 6, 2025
Isle of Man GSC Fines Celton Manx for AML Violations
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) announced that it has penalized Celton Manx Limited due to AML failings. Due to the severity of the violations, the operator will have to pay a significant fine. The GSC Uncovered Systemic Violations According to the announcement, the GSC, which is tasked with protecting the Isle of […]
Industry
June 2, 2025
Swedish Gambling Authority Fines Three Operators over AML Lapses
Spelinspektionen (SGA), Sweden’s gambling watchdog, has issued warnings and penalties to three licensed operators, fining them a total of SEK 19 million ($2 million) after uncovering severe deficiencies in their anti-money laundering (AML). Such enforcement actions are not uncommon for the regulator, especially as Sweden continues its ongoing efforts to ensure operator accountability and protect […]
Industry
May 21, 2025
Unibet Hit With $1M Fine for Self-Exclusion Rules Breaches
Betchoice Corporation, the parent company of the online betting platform Unibet, has been fined $1,014,120 for not shutting down the accounts of 954 customers who had chosen to self-exclude from gambling. Unibet to Pay Over $1M in Fines Following an investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), more than 100,000 breaches of the […]