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2 out of 5 young people gamble… and you?2 out of 5 young people gamble… and you?

2 out of 5 young people gamble… and you?

According to the DataSynergy survey, almost 40% of young Belgians aged 18 to 20 have already taken part in gambling…

Bichat Hospital: the ANJ seeks solutionsBichat Hospital: the ANJ seeks solutions

Bichat Hospital: the ANJ seeks solutions

On 12 June, a rare moment took place in the corridors of the addiction and psychiatry department at Bichat-Claude Bernard…

A grandmother wins too much in the lottery: she receives a visit from a private detectiveA grandmother wins too much in the lottery: she receives a visit from a private detective

A grandmother wins too much in the lottery: she receives a visit from a private detective

This story is not new, but it illustrates the luck of some players on this Friday the 13th. Amelia Barnham,…

BetCity must pay out €172,000 jackpot after lost court caseBetCity must pay out €172,000 jackpot after lost court case

BetCity must pay out €172,000 jackpot after lost court case

A Dutch woman has won a court case against online casino BetCity. She will still be paid the jackpot of…

United Kingdom: More tax = less revenue? 65% of gamblers will choose illegal gamesUnited Kingdom: More tax = less revenue? 65% of gamblers will choose illegal games

United Kingdom: More tax = less revenue? 65% of gamblers will choose illegal games

The United Kingdom could standardise its tax regime on online gambling, bringing the tax on sports betting (15%) into line…

Satoshi Gaming Group banned in SwedenSatoshi Gaming Group banned in Sweden

Satoshi Gaming Group banned in Sweden

In a firm move designed to protect its regulated market, Sweden has taken the decision to permanently ban Satoshi Gaming…

Jean-Claude Van Damme unknowingly appears in illegal casino advertsJean-Claude Van Damme unknowingly appears in illegal casino adverts

Jean-Claude Van Damme unknowingly appears in illegal casino adverts

At the heart of a dubious advertising campaign aimed at seducing gamblers, actor Jean-Claude Van Damme has seen his face…

Germany: illegal gambling accounts for 80% of the online marketGermany: illegal gambling accounts for 80% of the online market

Germany: illegal gambling accounts for 80% of the online market

In Germany, the regulation of online gambling is struggling to contain the growth of the black market. According to the…

Gambling black market: the investigation that worries BAGOGambling black market: the investigation that worries BAGO

Gambling black market: the investigation that worries BAGO

In Belgium, illegal gambling platforms are growing in popularity, a worrying development that is causing concern among players in the…

Regulator 2.0: KSA wants more cooperation and more controlRegulator 2.0: KSA wants more cooperation and more control

Regulator 2.0: KSA wants more cooperation and more control

The Dutch Gambling Regulatory Authority (KSA) has unveiled its ‘Regulator 2.0’ vision, promising greater cooperation with operators to combat the…

Golden Palace sets up in Digne-les-Bains: a strategic turning point for the cityGolden Palace sets up in Digne-les-Bains: a strategic turning point for the city

Golden Palace sets up in Digne-les-Bains: a strategic turning point for the city

In Digne-les-Bains, the laying of the foundation stone for the future Golden Palace casino marks the beginning of an ambitious…

The story continues: Amsterdam District Court orders Unibet to allow access to gambling dataThe story continues: Amsterdam District Court orders Unibet to allow access to gambling data

The story continues: Amsterdam District Court orders Unibet to allow access to gambling data

On May 22, the Amsterdam District Court ruled as follows: Unibet must provide a player with access to their gambling…

Judicial victory for Svenska Spel: SEK 100 million fine cancelledJudicial victory for Svenska Spel: SEK 100 million fine cancelled

Judicial victory for Svenska Spel: SEK 100 million fine cancelled

This is a resounding victory for Svenska Spel Sport & Casino. The Swedish Administrative Court has overturned the decision of…

Double Lotto miracle for a Breton coupleDouble Lotto miracle for a Breton couple

Double Lotto miracle for a Breton couple

On 23 April last, in a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor region of Brittany, an occasional couple saw their lives turned…

Austria loses millions to foreign online casinosAustria loses millions to foreign online casinos

Austria loses millions to foreign online casinos

In Austria, the gambling landscape is dominated by a state monopoly: win2day, operated by Österreichische Lotterien. However, the digital boom…

Stake: a Japanese affiliate locked up

On 30 May 2025, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police arrested Makoto Chomabayashi, a 38-year-old man from Iwaki in Fukushima prefecture. He…

Cybercrime in Turkey: $127 Million seized. What happened?

A large-scale police operation in Turkey has dismantled a sprawling criminal network involved in illegal betting, online fraud, and child…