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White labels in the UK: a model as useful as it is risky

27 Jun 2025

In the highly regulated world of British gambling, the white label model has become a strategic entry point for many foreign brands. Rather than obtaining their own licence (a long, costly and complex process), these companies join forces with an operator already licensed in the UK.

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Tugi Tark: Smart AI customer service for casinos

Alex

26 Jun 2025

On 24 June 2025, from Tallinn in Estonia, start-up Tugi Tark (literally ‘Smart Support’) officially presented its AI solution dedicated to customer support in iGaming. Without any fanfare, it is off to a strong start: five online gaming operators have already adopted the platform, with the clear aim of signing up several more by the end of the year.

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Drop it like it’s hot: €3,000 to win at Golden Palace

Alex

25 Jun 2025

Imagine: you’re playing peacefully at Golden Palace, and without warning, money falls out in the middle of the game. That’s exactly what the Drop it like it’s hot promotion is offering at Golden Palace, in partnership with Betsoft.

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VIP SMS: Tabcorp receives a monumental fine

Alex

24 Jun 2025

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.

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The incredible history of blackjack

Alex

21 Jun 2025

Blackjack can be found in every casino in the world, from Las Vegas to Monte Carlo and online gaming platforms. Blackjack, this seemingly simple but strategically formidable card game, has fascinated players and statisticians alike for centuries.

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EGT Digital arrives – Belgian licence validated

Alex

20 Jun 2025

On 18 June 2025, EGT Digital took a new strategic step: the iGaming technology publisher based in Bulgaria obtained official authorisation from the Gaming Commission to operate fully in Belgium. This regulatory green light means it can now roll out its complete offering in Belgium: the X-Nave platform, game aggregator and in-house casino library.

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Ukraine: tracking down illegal casinos with an app!

Alex

19 Jun 2025

Since the legalisation of online gambling in July 2020, Ukraine has embarked on a merciless battle against illegal operators. In 2024, the authorities closed more than 2,500 illegal sites and launched investigations against organised criminal networks.

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Ladbrokes accused of targeting minors with its Ladbucks ad

Alex

17 Jun 2025

The world of online gambling is under intense scrutiny, and Ladbrokes has just paid the price. In promoting its Ladbucks rewards programme, the British operator has crossed a red line in the eyes of the UK’s advertising regulator.

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Richard Jarecki: the man who beat roulette

Alex

14 Jun 2025

Richard Wilhelm Jarecki, born on 1 December 1931 in Stettin (now Szczecin, Poland) and died on 25 July 2018 in Manila, was a German-born doctor who became famous for beating the roulette wheel in European casinos in the 1960s and 1970s.

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A grandmother wins too much in the lottery: she receives a visit from a private detective

Alex

13 Jun 2025

This story is not new, but it illustrates the luck of some players on this Friday the 13th. Amelia Barnham, a 69-year-old grandmother from London, found herself at the centre of a bizarre scenario: after winning more than £23,000 in accumulated lottery winnings, she was unable to collect her final prize of £800.

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Satoshi Gaming Group banned in Sweden

Alex

12 Jun 2025

In a firm move designed to protect its regulated market, Sweden has taken the decision to permanently ban Satoshi Gaming Group NV from operating in the country. The announcement was made by Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gaming regulator, in a statement highlighting repeated breaches of the legal framework.

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Double Lotto miracle for a Breton couple

Alex

8 Jun 2025

On 23 April last, in a commune in the Côtes-d’Armor region of Brittany, an occasional couple saw their lives turned upside down. That evening, they each filled in a Loto grid. Nothing out of the ordinary on the surface. And yet luck struck twice, with mathematically improbable precision.

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GC study: legal gambling sites are more often recognised

Alex

6 Jun 2025

A year after the entry into force of strict restrictions on gambling advertising and a few months after the minimum age for participation was raised to 21, the Gaming Commission (GC) is sharing the results of a new study carried out by DataSynergy on gambling behaviour, similar to the one carried out in 2023.

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Should casino losses be limited?

Alex

5 Jun 2025

Limiting gambling losses is an idea that is increasingly being advocated in European countries. But what exactly are we talking about?

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GC: EPIS list offline for maintenance

Alex

4 Jun 2025

On Wednesday 4 June 2025, the Gaming Commission (GC) announced a temporary interruption of several of its online applications, including the voluntary exclusion system. This maintenance, scheduled to last all day, is intended to improve the security and reliability of the services offered to Belgian players.

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Can you find a good online casino with AI?

Alex

2 Jun 2025

Imagine: you want to know what the best online casino is in Belgium, the Netherlands or France. You used to type that into Google and get ten links back. But things are now changing at lightning speed. Nowadays, people ask that question to ChatGPT, Gemini or another AI and immediately get an answer.

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Irish house sold via Raffall lottery

Alex

1 Jun 2025

In County Leitrim, Ireland, Imelda Collins turned the sale of her house into an unconventional adventure. Instead of going through the traditional channels, she chose to put her renovated property up for sale via an online lottery, offering everyone the chance to become a homeowner for just €6.

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