Finland wants affiliates ban – experts predict illegal gambling chaos

27 Mar 2025

Finland wants to ban affiliate marketing in their new online gambling legislation. According to the Finnish government, affiliate marketing carries risks. They cite misinformation, unclear boundaries between legal and illegal providers, and the lack of consumer protection. They also see tax avoidance as a problem because many affiliates are based outside Finland.

Legislation

Apple and Google accused of facilitating illegal gambling

Alex

27 Mar 2025

Apple and Google are the target of a class action lawsuit in the US, accusing them of facilitating illegal gambling by hosting ‘sweepstakes’ casino applications on their platforms. The plaintiffs claim that the two technology giants profit from these activities by taking commissions on integrated purchases, processing financial transactions and using targeted advertising algorithms to attract vulnerable users. This RICO-based lawsuit could redefine the responsibility of digital platforms for the content they distribute.

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Gaming commission warns: ‘This is not just a mistake’

Ron

26 Mar 2025

You would think a school website is safe. Yet gambling adverts suddenly pop up. Illegal casinos use hackers to hide their ads on ordinary websites. And no one notices, until it is too late.

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UK regulator fines Corbett Bookmakers

Caroline

26 Mar 2025

Corbett Bookmakers has been fined £686,070 by the UK Gambling Commission for serious failings in anti-money laundering and responsible gambling. The investigation revealed inadequate controls on at-risk players, allowing some customers to bet and lose large sums of money without intervention.

Legislation

Neurodivergence and gambling: a little-known risk

Alex

26 Mar 2025

Recent research shows that neurodivergent individuals, such as those with ADHD or autism, are at increased risk of suffering gambling-related damage. Although they do not gamble more often than others, they are more vulnerable to negative effects because of escape mechanisms or stimulation-seeking behaviour. Tailored interventions, such as personalised support and accessible treatment environments, are essential to prevent these problem behaviours and provide effective help.

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Exclusive Interview with Massimo Menegalli – CEO of Golden Palace

Caroline

25 Mar 2025

Massimo Menegalli, CEO of Golden Palace, opened the doors of his office to us for an exclusive interview.

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Dutch newspapers: advertising illegal games

Ron

25 Mar 2025

The Dutch authorities, via the Ksa, have warned newspapers about the illegal promotion of unauthorised gambling sites. Following an in-depth investigation, several media outlets have been singled out for carrying advertisements or links to unregistered platforms, putting gamblers at risk.

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🎥Eric Konings NOGA – The harsh consequences of gambling restrictions in the Netherlands

In an exclusive interview, we sat down with Eric Konings, interim director of NOGA until March 1, to discuss the uncertain future of the Dutch gambling market.

25 Mar

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