The first six months of 2024 saw global gambling regulators issue fines totaling $85.3 million (£67 million / €79.3 million) marking a 12.1% increase on the same period in 2023, according to our Gambling Fines & Sanctions Tracker
Gambling Industry Fines up by 12.1% in First Half of 2024Australian gambling regulators were responsible for the highest total of fines with $44.9 million across the first half of the year.
The largest financial penalty was the AU$67 million fine ($44.6million / £34.9 million / €41 million) levied on SkyCity Adelaide Pty Ltd following proceedings initiated by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC).
2024 H1 Gambling Industry Fines
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Gambling Industry Fines up by 12.1% in First Half of 2024 – $85,341,397 / £67,020,682 / €79,361,467 – up by 12.1% year-on-year
- Number of Fines – 21 Gambling Industry Fines up by 12.1% in First Half of 2024 – $44,647,948 / £34,922,827 / €41,538,557
Fines by Country
- Australia – AUD$67.5 million / $44.9 million / £35.1 million / €41.7 million
- Netherlands – $21.6 million / £17.1 million / €20 million Gambling Industry Fines up by 12.1% in First Half of 2024 – $8.3 million / £6.5 million / €7.7 million
- United States – $7.8 million / £6.1 million / €7.25 million
- Italy – $1.4 million / £1.1 million / €1.35 million Gambling Industry Fines up by 12.1% in First Half of 2024 – $1.06 million / £838,646 / €986,201
Olivia Richardson
Olivia has worked as an editor and writer for major brands across multiple niches. She now focuses on the iGaming and sports betting industries.