France tests the regulation of JONUMs
Since February 2026 in France, an experimental framework has been overseeing games based on monetisable digital objects (JONUM), a fast-growing…
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Belgium saw risk of Polymarket early – Gaming Commission already intervened harshly
In the Netherlands, Polymarket is now under fire. But Belgium was earlier. Since 30 January 2025, the platform is officially…
Scandinavian research exposes growth of illegal gambling market: Belgian figures show same pattern
The picture is worrying. In Scandinavia, the illegal online gambling market is growing despite strict regulation. Belgian figures show a…
MGA: self-exclusion still flawed
A regulatory investigation by the MGA has revealed shortcomings in the systems designed to protect vulnerable gamblers. Behind the technological…
“Dark side of iGaming” – Anjouan and the French lottery
It sounds like a growth story. But behind the figures lies a shadow side. A subsidiary of the French lottery…
Stake in Denmark, analysis of an announcement
The announcement of Stake's arrival on the Danish market was presented by certain specialized media as a major breakthrough in…
Europe wants to cut off illegal operators
The European online gambling market is experiencing an explosion in illegal supply. Public authorities are now looking for a new…
BAGO’s commitment to safer gambling in the digital age
Faced with the rapid expansion of online gambling, the issue of player protection has become a central public policy concern.…
Kansspelautoriteit imposes penalty of € 840,000 on Polymarket – penalty could rise quickly
It's a tough rap. The Kansspelautoriteit of the Netherlands is intervening and imposing a penalty payment on Polymarket of up…
2026 World Cup: France fears betting explosion
In the run-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, France is concerned about a phenomenon that is well known at…
‘Trustpilot fails’ – illegal casinos dominate search results around EPIS
It's scary. Those searching on Trustpilot for casinos with or without EPIS do not always get what they expect. Gambling…
Minors and gambling: an increase under surveillance
A recent study into gambling practices among 15-17 year-olds reveals a significant increase in underage gambling in France, despite the…
The mystery of untaxed bingos in Brussels resurfaces
In Brussels, a dispute has been raging for several years between gambling operators over a regional tax applied to bingo…
Clickbait and gambling: an explosive combination
The online gaming industry is currently at the center of an unexpected debate: the ethical limits of marketing and the…
Reynders’ right-hand man in turmoil
The judicial investigation into former European Commissioner Didier Reynders has taken a new turn. The Brussels courts now suspect two…
The Jetten government faces the challenge of legal gambling
The new Dutch Jetten government is preparing to radically redefine gambling policy, with one clear priority: to better protect players…
Why Germany is becoming the market to watch
Long perceived as a market constrained by strict regulations, the German online gambling ecosystem is currently undergoing a quiet transformation.…