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Artificial intelligence is now at the heart of the gambling industry’s compliance mechanisms. But behind the promise of efficiency and automation, the UKGC is sounding the alarm: these technologies, poorly managed or misunderstood, could undermine the fight against money laundering and the protection of players.

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It has become this bad: 22 gambling adverts per minute during top football match

You’d think they’d get the message by now, but no. While millions of fans were glued to their telly for the Premier League opening weekend, gambling adverts were flying around everywhere. Shirts, boards, stadium walls, interviews – everything seemed to be about betting.

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TV show Lubach exposes illegal gambling site with bets on prime minister

During the broadcast of De Avondshow met Arjen Lubach, a popular programme on Dutch television, the topic ‘Who will be the new prime minister of the Netherlands?’ took on a striking gambling angle. Lubach showed a screenshot of Polymarket, a foreign website where people can bet on the next prime minister of the Netherlands.

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Svenska Spel vs BOS: the war over the rules of the game

Maxime

While Svenska Spel, the incumbent public operator, is calling for tougher rules to provide a better framework for the sector, BOS, the association representing private players, is denouncing a move that could undermine the legal market and give the State monopoly an advantage.

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Growing calls for a ban on gambling advertisements in the London Underground

Julien

9 Oct 2025

The debate about gambling advertisements on London’s public transport is in full swing again. The advertisements are particularly prominent in the Underground and on buses. But more and more people believe this must stop.

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Dutch professional footballer Osmon Foyo caught placing 252 illegal bets

9 Oct 2025

Imagine: you are 21 years old, playing for a professional club in England, you have worked hard to get there, and then you ruin it all by… betting on football matches. That is exactly what Osmon Foyo, a Dutch footballer who plays for AFC Wimbledon, did. Between October 2023 and March 2025, he placed 252 bets on football matches. And no, that is not allowed.

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Maarten Haijer calls for a common vision for gambling

Maxime

9 Oct 2025

While the European online gambling market is experiencing sustained growth, regulatory fragmentation between Member States is a growing concern for industry players. Maarten Haijer has made a clear appeal: it is time for Europe to harmonise its rules to better protect players and limit the expansion of the black market.

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Gambling tax collapses: millions in losses for the government!

8 Oct 2025

Imagine: you raise a tax, expecting to bring in millions extra, and then… the whole plan falls apart. That is exactly what is happening with gambling tax in the Netherlands. Minister Eelco Heinen expected gold, but got dust. If the tax rate does not increase in 2026 and remains at 34.2%, the treasury will lose no less than 84 million euros. That’s no small change.

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Australian regulator accused of favouritism towards bookmakers

Alex

8 Oct 2025

For several months now, the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC), the main authority responsible for regulating online betting in Australia, has been at the centre of worrying accusations of weak oversight, conflicts of interest and close links with the operators it is supposed to supervise.

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“Fabulous 5-Day Sale: Vegas reinvents itself

8 Oct 2025

Las Vegas caused a sensation with its Fabulous 5-Day Sale, an exceptional sales period that transformed the city into a veritable magnet for visitors. Hotels, restaurants, shows and attractions put on unprecedented offers, giving a spectacular boost to local tourism and creating an unprecedented buzz.

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Jupiler Pro League: strong action against dangerous gambling

Belgian football is mobilising to prevent gambling addiction and combat match-fixing. The Pro League, RBFA and BAGO have launched a series of educational sessions, called Integrity Sessions, designed to raise awareness among players, staff and clubs.

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UKGC: Lottery licence scandal in court

The UKGC is facing an explosive case in London’s High Court. Media tycoon Richard Desmond is challenging the award of the national lottery licence to Allwyn, a decision that raises questions of transparency, governance and justice.

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OpenOverGokken: The Ksa unveils a key site on the dangers of gambling

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In the Netherlands, the Kansspelautoriteit has taken a new step in preventing the risks associated with gambling with the launch of OpenOverGokken, a national information and support portal accessible to all.

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Spain imposes shock warnings on gambling

Spain is getting tough on gambling addiction. The government has just imposed explicit warnings, inspired by those used on cigarette packets, to alert gamblers to the real risks associated with online betting and casinos.

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BAGO welcomes emerging European standards

Maxime

6 Oct 2025

The recent announcement that the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) has adopted the first indicators of risky gambling behaviour marks a major step forward in player protection and has been welcomed by BAGO, the Belgian association of online gambling operators.

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Closure of Holland Casino would drive tens of thousands of players to illegal gambling

Julien

6 Oct 2025

Closing Holland Casino would have enormous consequences. According to a report by Atlas Research, tens of thousands of Dutch people would resort to illegal gambling every year. The research was commissioned by the Ministry of Justice and Security.

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KVA gets official role at Ksa: From quality mark to ally