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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 growing number of boys aged between 11 and 17 are taking part in forms of gambling even before they reach the legal betting age.

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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.

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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 distributing illegal online gambling advertisements that fraudulently exploited the reputation of the Barrière Group.

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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 a difficult note. Official figures for the last month of the year show a significant decline in both tourism and gaming.

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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 for dipping into the bank accounts of his own grandmother, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

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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 her card. Her testimony sheds light on a discreet but highly effective form of fraud: copying bank details.

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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 ‘no-limit casino’.

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National Lottery: 40 new millionaires in 2025

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

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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 are the consequences of this advertising that promotes an illegal service?

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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 and online gaming operators, to its network of members.

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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 thousands of gamblers every year. In light of this, a new scientific survey is looking at a key factor that has not yet been fully evaluated: the effectiveness of campaigns to prevent problem gambling.

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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 casino sites. Behind these imitations lies a well-oiled fraudulent system aimed at luring players to unauthorised platforms.

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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 of patiently acquired discipline. At 23, Esteban Devresse won the Opener, a major tournament.

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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 a speechin which he presented the Dutch regulator’s new roadmap for the coming year.

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2025, a record year for the National Lottery

The National Lottery closed 2025 with unprecedented results. Total bets reached €1.666 billion, a historic record for the Belgian public operator.

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Illegal gambling sites: the updated blacklist

On 15 January 2026, the Belgian Gaming Commission (GC) published an update to its blacklist of illegal gambling sites.

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New York cracks down on Roblox and hidden gambling

Under the leadership of New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, ambitious legislative proposals seek to regulate or ban certain gambling-like practices at the heart of platforms such as Roblox.

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