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Apple case: no European decisionApple case: no European decision

Apple case: no European decision

In a case that could have set a precedent at European level, Belgium has chosen to withdraw its complaint against…

PSG one match away from glory! Bookmakers go wildPSG one match away from glory! Bookmakers go wild

PSG one match away from glory! Bookmakers go wild

On 31 May 2025, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan will meet for the first time in the Champions League finale…

French sports list changes sports betting for goodFrench sports list changes sports betting for good

French sports list changes sports betting for good

In France, there is an official list of sports matches that people are allowed to bet on. This sports list…

Postcode Lottery helps food banksPostcode Lottery helps food banks

Postcode Lottery helps food banks

In April 2025, Voedselbanken Nederland launched the ‘Ook voor jou’ (‘Also for you’) campaign with the financial support of the…

Gambling: France is boomingGambling: France is booming

Gambling: France is booming

In 2024, the French gambling market grew significantly. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached €14 billion, up 4.7% on the previous…

LalaBet active in the Netherlands despite banLalaBet active in the Netherlands despite ban

LalaBet active in the Netherlands despite ban

Despite being banned from operating in the Netherlands, online casino LalaBet continues to operate with impunity. According to the latest…

Political pressure rises to abolish gambling monopoly in NorwayPolitical pressure rises to abolish gambling monopoly in Norway

Political pressure rises to abolish gambling monopoly in Norway

The Norwegian political party Fremskrittspartiet (FrP) has taken a clear position at its party congress. The party wants to abolish…

Viral Mbappé account sold to gambling platform PolymarketViral Mbappé account sold to gambling platform Polymarket

Viral Mbappé account sold to gambling platform Polymarket

The famous X account ‘Has Mbappé scored a free-kick?’ has undergone a major change. The account that asked the same…

Circus.nl targeted by the KSA for prohibited advertising in Tiny TowerCircus.nl targeted by the KSA for prohibited advertising in Tiny Tower

Circus.nl targeted by the KSA for prohibited advertising in Tiny Tower

The KSA recently warned Betca, the operator of the online gaming site Circus.nl, for displaying a prohibited ad in the…

TV critic Johan Derksen furious: ‘They’re chasing us to illegal gambling sites!’TV critic Johan Derksen furious: ‘They’re chasing us to illegal gambling sites!’

TV critic Johan Derksen furious: ‘They’re chasing us to illegal gambling sites!’

In a recent episode of Vandaag Inside, the popular and high-profile Dutch TV programme, Johan Derksen (critic) and Chris Woerts…

Veikkaus: Failure is not an optionVeikkaus: Failure is not an option

Veikkaus: Failure is not an option

Veikkaus, the long-standing Finnish gambling monopoly, is at a turning point in its history. The country is opening its market…

Shocking incident at Gamestate Antwerp causes anger and dismissalsShocking incident at Gamestate Antwerp causes anger and dismissals

Shocking incident at Gamestate Antwerp causes anger and dismissals

Five Jewish youths wanted to go bowling at Gamestate on De Keyserlei in Antwerp last Sunday. What was supposed to…

Finland scraps gambling monopoly – what changes in 2026Finland scraps gambling monopoly – what changes in 2026

Finland scraps gambling monopoly – what changes in 2026

The gambling monopoly in Finland will end in 2026. The state-owned company Veikkaus will lose its exclusive position. From then…

Bet365 considering sale of billion-dollar company? Behind the rumorsBet365 considering sale of billion-dollar company? Behind the rumors

Bet365 considering sale of billion-dollar company? Behind the rumors

Online gambling giant Bet365 is said to be internally considering selling the company. According to a report from The Guardian,…

This is why you are still not allowed to play online slots in FranceThis is why you are still not allowed to play online slots in France

This is why you are still not allowed to play online slots in France

Online slots remain banned in France for the time being. While the government is looking into expanding the offer, regulators…

Trump’s tariffs put $200 million Wynn project on hold

Wynn Resorts has postponed the planned renovation of its Encore tower in Las Vegas. The $200 million project was due…

Making money ethically in gaming? The industry is at a turning point

Companies earning from loot boxes or payment benefits are feeling the pressure. More and more regulators are watching. The question…

BetBlocker returns to the Google Play Store

After a five-year absence, the free BetBlocker application, designed to help users protect themselves against online gambling sites, is back…

Fake casinos trick you via Instagram – without you even realising it

What starts as a normal-looking ad ends up being an illegal gambling adventure. And nobody seems to be able to…

Raising awareness of gambling: Four key projects supported by the Ksa

In May 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) announced the funding of four new projects to raise awareness of the risks associated…