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  1. Blik to block payments linked to illegal gambling websites in Poland

    Blik will introduce a new payment-blocking mechanism from 1 September, preventing transactions linked to domains listed on Poland's register of illegal gambling websites.

    23 Jul 2026 · 2 min read · By Jack Found

  2. Why gambling trade associations are increasingly targeting payment providers

    Follow the money. Two trade associations, two countries, one target: payment providers. As EGBA and APAJO turn from lobbying to formal complaints, is the industry's fight against illegal gambling shifting to a new front?

    23 Jul 2026 · 3 min read · By Jack Found

  3. Ukraine: PlayCity fines Betking operator over UAH 4.7m

    PlayCity fined “Slots UE,” the operator of the Betking brand, over UAH 4.7m after identifying repeated regulatory breaches.

    14 Jul 2026 · 1 min read · By Marieta Lezaic

  4. Chile targets payment providers after betting operators miss VAT deadline

    The tax authority will begin withholding 19% from transactions as Chile continues debating a licensing framework for online gambling.

    14 Jul 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan

  5. EGBA files complaint over alleged payments to illegal gambling sites

    The European Gaming and Betting Association has submitted a complaint to Lithuania’s central bank over alleged payment processing for illegal gambling sites, calling for broader action across the payments sector.

    10 Jul 2026 · 1 min read · By Jack Found

  6. Venetian Resort Las Vegas joins list of operators penalized for Mathew Bowyer activity

    Nevada regulators enforced a $7.2m fine for the illegal gambling activities conducted by Bowyer, which took place from 2019-2021 when Las Vegas Sands owned the resort-casino.

    9 Jul 2026 · 2 min read · By Kirk Geller

  7. Macau casinos report 8.7% rise in suspicious transactions during H1 2026

    The gaming sector accounted for 73.3% of all suspicious transaction reports received by the Financial Intelligence Office during the period.

    8 Jul 2026 · 1 min read · By Marieta Lezaic

  8. Great Canadian fined $170,000 for failing to report potential money laundering in Ontario

    The operator was recently fined $120,000 for using unauthorised gaming system software at four separate casino properties, found to be installed between 20 February and 15 March 2025.

    7 Jul 2026 · 1 min read · By Kirk Geller

  9. Danish Gambling Authority highlights updated FATF high-risk lists

    Denmark’s gambling regulator has reminded operators to reflect the Financial Action Task Force’s updated high-risk jurisdiction lists in player risk assessments, while clarifying when enhanced due diligence is required.

    7 Jul 2026 · 2 min read · By Jack Found

  10. Everything you need to know: Gambling Commission confirms phased affordability checks

    The Gambling Commission will introduce Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) in stages to help operators identify customers experiencing financial difficulties.

    7 Jul 2026 · 3 min read · By Marieta Lezaic