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Historic case: YouTube on trial for gambling adverts

For the past few days, a major legal case has been shaking up the world of video platforms: YouTube is at the centre of a ruling that will determine the future of gambling adverts in Europe. At issue are videos promoting online gambling, which are prohibited under the national laws of one member state but broadcast on an international platform.

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Wild Xmas: 25 days of gifts on Starcasino

In a December already packed with festivities, Starcasino is aiming to hit hard with its Wild Xmas operation. For 25 days, the Belgian platform is rolling out a calendar packed with daily missions, instant surprises and reward wheels.

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Cresus Casino: the underbelly of an illegal giant

Behind the sunny facades of a start-up based in Cyprus, the French justice system suspects the existence of a clandestine machine whose scale exceeds anything the country has ever seen in terms of illegal casinos. Cresus Casino, a platform that is very popular with French players, is said to have generated nearly a billion euros since 2021.

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How do online casino scams work?

Every day, thousands of players are lured by promises of quick and easy winnings on the Internet. But behind these tempting offers often lie sophisticated scams – well-oiled traps designed to make you lose far more than your initial stake.

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Illegal gambling threatens European stability

The illegal online gambling market is now one of the most worrying crises in Europe. Fuelled by the rapid growth of unregulated offshore platforms, this phenomenon goes far beyond the economic sphere, affecting consumer protection, the regulatory capacity of states and even the integrity of sport.

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Videoslots fined £650,000

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has fined Videoslots Limited £650,000, revealing serious shortcomings in its anti-money laundering (AML) and player protection systems. The case highlights the limitations of automated systems when they are not supported by rigorous human oversight.

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EuroMillions: a million euros still awaits its owner

On 30 September last year, a validated My Million ticket in Gironde became the key to a dream: it bore the code HX 965 5996, drawn at random, and was worth €1 million. However, the holder of this precious receipt has still not come forward. With just a few days to go, the Française des Jeux (FDJ) is stepping up its calls and warnings: if the person concerned does not claim their prize before 28 November, they risk losing it for good.

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The world’s greatest casinos: exceptional gaming destinations

The world’s casinos are not just places to try your luck at gambling; they are symbols of unrivalled elegance and entertainment. Immerse yourself in the world of these unique gaming destinations, each offering an extraordinary experience.

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Clerk embezzles €190,000 to gamble

A clerk at the magistrate’s court in Jette, Belgium, finds himself at the center of a dramatic legal case: he has confessed to embezzling €190,000 from the court’s account. The public prosecutor is seeking a severe sentence: 5 to 10 years in prison, in addition to full repayment of the embezzled funds.

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Jean-Michel Kowalski, a teacher from Liège rescued from the demons of gambling

Jean-Michel Kowalski’s story sounds like a warning, but also like a hand extended to those who feel trapped by an addiction that is often silent. A former teacher, family man, respected educator and amateur football coach, over the years he fell prey to the brutal mechanisms of compulsive gambling. Today, he is giving his testimony so that others can avoid the abyss he experienced.

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Sports betting: the generation sinking into silence

The meteoric rise of online sports betting has turned the addiction landscape on its head. In just a few years, a new generation of gamblers – often young men – have found themselves trapped in applications designed to be permanently accessible. Behind the screens, the testimonies are multiplying: help exists, but the structures are struggling to adapt to this new form of addiction.

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ESPRIT: preventing the risks of gambling among the most vulnerable

A new research project, called ESPRIT, has been launched to better understand and prevent gambling-related harm among people with mild intellectual disabilities. This programme could transform the way in which professionals and family members detect risks in a context where this population often remains invisible.

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Safer Gambling Week 2025: AI changes responsible gaming

From 17 to 23 November 2025, the gambling industry is mobilising for European Safer Gambling Week 2025, an annual campaign to encourage safer gaming practices. Technology, particularly artificial intelligence, is playing a central role in this year’s event.

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The luckiest street of the Lotto: 12 winners in 30 years.

In the heart of the town of Pelt, a small street is now the subject of admiration — and amazement — among all National Lottery players. With no fewer than twelve big Lotto wins in thirty years, it has established itself as the ‘luckiest’ street in the country.

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Casino Elite hits hard with Drops & Wins

In an industry where promotions are often too similar, Casino Elite is banking on an explosive mechanism: Drops & Wins, created by Pragmatic Play. An initiative where winnings fall without warning, turning every spin into a potential game-changer.

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1.2% of young people in the United Kingdom have a gambling problem

The 2025 edition of the Gambling Commission (United Kingdom) study on young people and gambling highlights a contrasting reality: more young people are involved in gambling activities, but the rate of recognised problems remains stable. Using data collected from 3,666 adolescents aged 11 to 17, the survey provides a nuanced overview of behaviours, motivations and risks.

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9 AIs go head-to-head in poker – here’s the winner

A week after the conclusion of an unprecedented duel between artificial intelligences, the poker world is watching in fascination as OpenAI o3 wins. For five days, nine cutting-edge bots battled continuously in a No-Limit Hold’em cash game event organised by PokerBattle.ai. The winner recorded a profit of $36,691 after 3,799 hands.

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