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AGCO fines Great Canadian $170,000 over money-laundering gaps
Ontario's AGCO fined Great Canadian Entertainment CA$170,000 over anti-money laundering failures at Pickering Casino Resort — its second fine in a fortnight.
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Get the latest gambling industry news, including online casino launches, slot and table game releases, regulatory changes, and operator deals. Learn about new platforms, game innovations, and the trends shaping the iGaming landscape worldwide.
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UKGC confirms staged financial risk assessments at £5,000
UKGC financial risk assessments start at £5,000 net deposits in 24 hours for the largest operators — with no enforcement at first. Thresholds and timeline.
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Dutch Supreme Court blocks refunds of pre-2021 gambling losses
Dutch Supreme Court rules pre-October 2021 gambling contracts with unlicensed operators stand — closing the main refund route for PokerStars-era losses.
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KSA tightens Dutch gambling deposit means-test rules
Dutch regulator KSA rewrites gambling deposit means-test rules: savings no longer count as income, with new operator spot checks on the way.
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California cardroom regulations struck down in Bonta defeat
A San Francisco judge voided California's cardroom rules on June 30, 2026, ruling AG Bonta's regulator overstepped. Cities keep their tax base — for now.
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Australia gambling ad ban: reform bill faces Senate inquiry
Australia's gambling ad ban bill caps TV spots at three an hour and bans ads in live sport — but a Senate inquiry and cross-bench anger loom. Details inside.
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Betfred fined £900,000 by UKGC over safer gambling gaps
Betfred operator Petfre will pay £900,000 after the UK Gambling Commission found gaps in its automated systems for spotting customers at risk of harm.
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ACMA blocks 12 more illegal gambling sites in Australia
Australia's ACMA has ordered ISPs to block 12 more illegal gambling sites, taking the total past 1,751 since 2019 as it squeezes offshore operators.
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Star Entertainment: ex-CEO Bekier fined A$700,000, banned six years
Australia's Federal Court fined former Star Entertainment CEO Matt Bekier A$700,000 and banned him six years, a landmark in personal casino accountability.
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UKGC fine: Stakelogic penalised £122,835 over slot speed
UKGC fine: the UK Gambling Commission penalised Stakelogic £122,835 after slots ran below the mandatory 2.5-second minimum spin speed. What it means.
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MGM Resorts takeover: Diller's People Inc. bids $18bn
MGM Resorts takeover: Barry Diller's People Inc. has bid $48.30 a share to take the casino giant private at over $18bn. What it means for BetMGM and customers.
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Ireland gambling licensing: GRAI online regime starts July 1
Ireland's GRAI can licence remote gambling operators from July 1, 2026, backed by fines up to €20m. What the new regime means for operators and players.
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