From 1 July 2025, there will be a total ban on gambling sponsorship in sport in the Netherlands. This means that sports clubs will no longer be allowed to advertise online casinos. This hits clubs hard, especially the smaller ones. The BBC devoted an entire episode of Business Daily to this topic.
Dozens of WordPress sites have been hacked in recent weeks to surreptitiously distribute lists of illegal “top casinos”, without their owners being aware of it. This growing phenomenon is a cause for concern, as it is no longer limited to WordPress.
The house edge is a fundamental concept in gambling. It is what enables gambling establishments to generate long-term profits, even if players win from time to time. In this article, we explain what it means in practical terms, how it is calculated and what it means for gamblers, both online and in land-based casinos.
The recent statements by Martin Frohn, a senior official at the European Commission, have sparked outrage in the gambling world. By defending gambling operators without a German license but based in other EU countries, he has ignited an explosive debate over the legality of cross-border offers and the neutrality of EU institutions.
In June 2025, Aubrey ‘Drake’ Graham, the global rap superstar, suffered colossal losses betting on sporting events. According to a photo shared on Instagram, he wagered a total of $124.5 million in the space of a month. But the balance was bitter: his losses totalled $8.2 million (around €7.2 million).
It’s a decision that has the Australian online gambling industry reeling. Tabcorp, one of the country’s largest betting operators, has just been hit with a colossal fine of more than AUD 4 million. The culprit: sending out massive marketing messages to its VIP customers without respecting the most basic rules on consent and unsubscribing.
In a rapidly expanding digital landscape, the online gambling black market thrives, offering attractive bonuses and tempting accessibility. Yet it’s not just about the games or the offers: the real value of the regulated industry is security. So how do we counter this rise in power?
The Gaming Commission (GC) updated its blacklist on 22 May 2025, adding nine new illegal online gambling sites.
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