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Speeltermeer: Recognising gambling addiction before it’s too late

Problems associated with gambling do not always leave visible traces, until the consequences become impossible to ignore. This observation is…

Vegas changes its buffets to survive

From the 1940s to the present day, the Las Vegas dining scene has always fascinated visitors. Once famous for its…

How a lottery winner created a counterfeit drugs empire

A lottery win can transform a life, sometimes spectacularly. In the UK, a pensioner who won several million pounds used…

Study: boys addicted to gambling before the age of 18

A recent study by Common Sense Media highlights a phenomenon that often escapes the attention of parents and educators: a…

Casino Peppermill manager fired – court upholds dismissal

A court in Limburg has ruled that the immediate dismissal of a Casino Peppermill branch manager was lawful.

Meta convicted of fraudulent Barrière ads

The Paris Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of Meta Platforms (parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Messenger) for…

2025 review: Las Vegas loses millions of visitors

At the end of a year of high tension, Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, ends 2025 on…

Gambling addict robs grandmother of €10,000

In Mouscron, a sensitive family case is now before the courts. A man addicted to online gambling is being prosecuted…

Lightning bank fraud: 8 payments, €200 lost

A local woman saw her bank account drained of several hundred euros in less than an hour, without ever losing…

KVA study exposes no-limit casino trap

A study published in January 2026 by the Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) analyses the online search behaviour surrounding the expression…

National Lottery: 40 new millionaires in 2025

In 2025, the National Lottery produced 295 major winners, including 40 millionaires.

Why SkyHills is exploding on TikTok and upsetting the law

For several weeks now, viral videos on TikTok have featured the SkyHills logo or name. Beyond the visual strangeness, what…

EGBA expands with the arrival of Tipico

On 19 January 2026, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) officially welcomed Tipico, one of Germany's leading sports betting…

Gamblers sought for study on addiction prevention

Gambling is now widely accessible and socially accepted, but the risks remain very real. Addiction, debt and psychological distress affect…

Scooore.be imitated to scam Belgian players

The name and reputation of Scooore.be, a betting site owned by the National Lottery, are being misused to create fake…

At 23, Esteban Devresse wins the Opener in Namur

In Namur, a young poker player from Bertrix reminded us that success is not just a matter of chance, but…

The Ksa chairman presents his plan for 2026

At the Annual Gaming Industry Event in Amsterdam on 16 January 2026, Michel Groothuizen, chairman of the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), gave…