Student punished for promoting illegal gambling
On 29 April 2025, the Medan District Court sentenced Indah Siska Sari, a 20-year-old student from the Langkat regency, to…
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SOFTSWISS: player wins €1.36 million jackpot
The world of online gambling has just witnessed a historic moment: one lucky player has won the colossal sum of…
MGM cleared: gambler loses $24 million without recourse
On 28 April 2025, Federal Judge Madeline Cox Arleo handed down a controversial decision: the Borgata casino and its parent…
The betting industry and the invasion of advertising
The sports betting industry is undergoing unprecedented expansion, with profits soaring and bets breaking records. However, the question remains: have…
Why is a YouTuber launching a petition against the Postcode Lottery?
Last March, Rick ‘Serpent’ Broers, a well-known Dutch YouTuber, launched a citizens' initiative that quickly gained momentum: a petition to…
15 months in prison for casino cheating
Two Ukrainians have been sentenced to 15 months in prison for orchestrating a sophisticated cheating operation at the Annecy casino,…
One million for the future of British horseracing professionals
The HIPB has been awarded $1 million to strengthen the UK horseracing workforce, with initiatives focusing on training, welfare and…
Illegal advertising: online casinos exploiting the image of OnlyFans
Unauthorised online casinos have been using the OnlyFans name to illegally promote their services by running misleading adverts via news…
Deepfakes: journalists tricked into promoting scams
Journalists from Sky News have fallen victim to deepfakes used to promote illegal online casinos, hidden behind applications presented as…
840,000 penalty for Starscream Limited
Starscream Limited has been fined by the Dutch Gaming Authority for illegally offering online gambling to Dutch players via several…
The ANJ reaches a milestone with its e-learning module: 1,000 certificates issued
The ANJ has launched an innovative e-learning module to train casino and gaming club professionals to identify and support excessive…
Family dispute over winning lottery ticket
In the Netherlands, a winning lottery ticket worth €3.2 million sparked a violent family dispute between a man from Rijswijk…
DSWV calls for stricter measures
In Germany, almost half of online gamblers are still using illegal gambling sites, despite the regulations due to be introduced…
€530,000 in losses repaid by Betsson
The Rotterdam court has ordered Betsson to refund €530,000 to a Dutch player who lost money on its platforms between…
When lottery winnings go wrong! 3 true stories
Winning the lottery, often seen as a dream, can turn into a curse.
Ladbrokes: a Belgian legal saga
In Belgium, betting operator Ladbrokes has been at the centre of a legal controversy after offering virtual betting without a…
Ksa spring 2025 report: towards safer gambling
The Kansspelautoriteit's spring 2025 report reveals a significant drop in extreme losses among online gamblers, thanks to the new responsible…