Betsson pulls out: Why the operator is giving up on Holland Gaming
While the deal between Betsson AB and Holland Gaming Technology looked set to close in February 2024, the Swedish group…
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Kansspelautoriteit: Extension of online license cannot be taken for granted
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) warns gambling companies that they should not simply assume that their online license will be extended when…
GC study: legal gambling sites are more often recognised
A year after the entry into force of strict restrictions on gambling advertising and a few months after the minimum…
Mindway AI applauds KSA’s AI rules
In May 2025, the Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) published new guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and…
New study! Gambling companies find clever loopholes in Belgian law at EURO 2024
During the 2024 European Championship, Belgian viewers saw gambling-related communications remarkably often. More than half remembered sponsored messages on social…
Trustpilot promotes illegal casinos and no one intervenes?
In recent months, consumers have reported illegal online casinos to Trustpilot on several occasions. So say complaints coming forward from…
Should casino losses be limited?
Limiting gambling losses is an idea that is increasingly being advocated in European countries. But what exactly are we talking…
Suspicious cash flows? This is how the gambling industry tackles them
The fight against match-fixing is very similar to the way we fight money laundering. Money laundering is all about finding…
GC: EPIS list offline for maintenance
On Wednesday 4 June 2025, the Gaming Commission (GC) announced a temporary interruption of several of its online applications, including…
The Dutch government has collapsed: What are the implications for gambling policy?
The Dutch political party PVV withdrew from the coalition. PVV leader Geert Wilders immediately receives a wave of criticism.
The ANJ, a key player in sports integrity
On 3 June 2025, a strategic agreement was signed between Marie Barsacq, Minister for Sport, Youth and the Voluntary Sector,…
Suspicious transfer: Norsk Tipping must explain itself
On 15 May 2025, Lotteritilsynet launched an investigation into Norsk Tipping, the Norwegian state-owned gaming operator, following an alert from…
BetMGM criticised for campaign featuring young athlete
On 2 June 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, issued an official warning to BetMGM. At issue was…
Sweden closes its last land-based casino
On 25 April 2025, Stockholm's Casino Cosmopol closed its doors, marking the end of an era for land-based casinos in…
Who will get their hands on Bet365?
Founded in 2000 by Denise Coates, Bet365 has become one of the largest online betting companies in the world, with…
Influencers under surveillance: the end of impunity?
From 16 June 2025, the Dutch Commissariaat voor de Media (CvdM) will be extending its monitoring to a wider range…
UGent professor Constandt receives top award for sports research
Bram Constandt, professor of sports management at Ghent University, has received the NASSM Research Fellow Award. He shared the news…