A recent study by Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) highlights the alarming growth in advertising for illegal platforms. These ads target gamers directly via search engines such as Google.
When you walk into a casino, whether land-based or online, one question seems inevitable: why does the house, i.e. the casino, always seem to come out on top?
The Belgian National Lottery has just announced major changes to the Lotto from 1 May 2025. The aim? Modernising the player experience and meeting the housing aspirations of Belgians.
Three mathematics students from the University of Salento in Lecce, Italy, recently made headlines by using artificial intelligence to win substantial lottery prizes.
In October 2020, Corrine Durber, a gardener from Gloucestershire, experienced a moment that should have been synonymous with immense joy. Playing the online game Wild Hatter on Paddy Power’s platform, her screen displayed a colossal win of £1,097,132.71, the Monster Jackpot.
British bank Santander is at the centre of a controversy after sending emails to its customers about their gambling habits, raising concerns about privacy and banking interference.
A case involving theft, gambling addiction and celebrity recently hit the headlines in Belgium. A postman from Anderlecht, accused of stealing bank cards, ended up in court.
An unusual burglary is rocking the city of Nottingham. On 21 February 2025, a man stormed a Sainsbury’s superstore using a highly original method: he broke in through the ceiling.
Stake, the cryptocurrency-based online casino, is once again at the centre of controversy. A digital advertisement for its services was spotted in a shopping centre in Malta, even though the platform has no licence issued by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA).
The independent game Balatro recently hit the headlines because of a controversy over its classification by PEGI.
A new scandal is rocking DraftKings, the famous online betting platform. The company is at the centre of a lawsuit brought by a New York citizen, Jeffrey Wan
Gambling plays an important role in modern society. While for some it is simply a form of entertainment, for others it can become a source of problems.
After a six-year ban, Italy is set to lift the ban on sports betting sponsors in professional sport. This decision marks a significant turning point for Italian football clubs, particularly those in Serie A, who see this measure as an opportunity to diversify and increase their sources of revenue.
In a story that mixes crime, luck and moral dilemma, two homeless men recently won €500,000 from scratch cards. Problem: the tickets were bought with a stolen bank card.
Sweden’s online gambling market is experiencing worrying growth in its illegal segment. According to recent estimates, a quarter of the country’s gambling activities take place on unauthorised platforms, thereby escaping regulation and depriving the State of substantial revenue.
Jack’s Casino in Amersfoort (Netherlands) has once again been the target of an armed robbery, plunging the town into anxiety.
On 11 February 2025, the French Council of State handed down two major decisions confirming the authority of the National Gaming Authority (ANJ) over the games offered and promotional strategies of monopoly operators, in particular La Française des Jeux (FDJ).
