Brazil: Criminal group charged over illegal betting and extortion scheme in Ceará
Prosecutors allege suspects forced bookmakers and betting shop operators to work with platforms linked to a criminal faction.
Prosecutors allege suspects forced bookmakers and betting shop operators to work with platforms linked to a criminal faction.
Investigators link the Casino de Mendoza fire to a potential solar panel malfunction as lawmakers probe the operator’s tax debts.
The financial intelligence unit recorded more than 27,000 reports linked to betting and lottery activity following the country’s market regulation.
Recent research has found that loot boxes blur the line between gaming and gambling, attracting scrutiny from lawmakers worldwide.
Proposed measures focus on advertising rules, user verification and responsible gambling education.
VNLOK acknowledges the need to protect vulnerable players but calls for more balanced online gambling rules.
Brendan Thomas, Chief Executive of AUSTRAC, has warned gambling operators that persistent weaknesses in anti-money laundering controls remain, as Australia prepares for major regulatory reforms.
The regulator will examine cash controls, crypto asset frameworks and operator ADR reporting as part of its oversight plan for the year ahead.
The alliance said it will keep working with lawmakers in Indiana after Governor Mike Braun signed the bill into law. It also reiterated its proposal for age checks, data privacy rules and responsible social gameplay measures.
Authorities say about 80% of 250 suspected scam locations have already been closed. The latest crackdown has also led to nearly 10,000 workers being repatriated from 23 countries.