Turkey issues 72 arrest warrants in €66m illegal betting crackdown
The investigation, centred in the Mediterranean city of Antalya, uncovered a clandestine network operating across three offices.
The investigation, centred in the Mediterranean city of Antalya, uncovered a clandestine network operating across three offices.
A Chilean court has ordered Casino Enjoy of Viña del Mar to appear after refusing to pay a jackpot displayed on a slot machine, which the operator claims resulted from a technical malfunction.
The potential agreement would represent one of the club’s largest commercial contracts in recent years as Santos continues efforts to stabilize its finances following restructuring pressures.
The removal occurred after monitors identified more than 160 casino-style applications still available that simulate betting functionalities without clear federal authorization.
The main contributor to the total turnover were slot machines, generating €2bn ($2.36bn).
In 2025, authorities blocked over 450 unlicensed sites, but industry insiders warn illegal operators are readjusting their strategies.
Clearance gives Tabcorp a retail advantage over online competitors.
The Croatian Association of Gambling Operators has engaged with major international payment providers to prevent transactions to unlicensed operators.
It appears that many of the trends observed in Q4 were not limited to that quarter, as they are also reflected in the wider yearly results.
Sherwin Gatchalian calls for deeper enforcement reforms, warning that blocking sites cannot stop unlicensed operators.