UK government announces £100m levy on gambling companies

4 Dec 2024

The UK government is planning to introduce a statutory levy on gambling companies. The aim is to raise around £100 million (around €116 million) a year.

Economy

ANJ issues heavy fines to gambling sites that violated refund rules

Caroline

3 Dec 2024

On October 1, 2024, the French gambling authority ANJ launched a major attack on nine gambling companies. These online providers allegedly returned too much of the money wagered to players […]

Legislation

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Chairman Ksa: Gambling regulation is a hot issue

Ron

3 Dec 2024

The debate surrounding online gambling remains topical. Michel Groothuizen, chairman of the Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa), looks back on the long road to regulating the gambling market and the challenges that come with it.

Legislation

Qbet and 55Bet receive mega fine from the Gaming Authority

Ron

2 Dec 2024

The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has tackled the illegal online casino Qbet and the associated website 55Bet.

Legislation

Polymarket blocks French users amid regulatory probe

Caroline

2 Dec 2024

The betting platform Polymarket has pulled the plug on betting for French users. This is because the French Gaming Authority, ANJ, is investigating the platform.

Legislation

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Woman loses half of wedding money on wedding night due to gambling addiction

Ron

1 Dec 2024

Elissa Hubbard, a 38-year-old woman from Rhyl, Denbighshire, told the BBC how her gambling addiction has affected her life.

Sensation

New bingo licenses in Denmark from 2025

Caroline

30 Nov 2024

On November 21, the Danish gambling authority Spillemyndigheden opened the application process for companies that want to organize land-based bingo.

Economy

Exclusive Interview: Magali Clavie (GC) discusses recent law changes

In an exclusive interview with Gambling Club, Magali Clavie, president of the Gaming Commission, discusses the recent changes in Belgian gambling legislation and what this means for both players and providers.