Online betting provider PointsBet Australia Pty Ltd has been fined AU$500,800 (approximately €285,000) for breaching Australia’s spam and self-exclusion laws.
An illegal lottery operation promising luxury cars and Rolex watches has been dismantled in Vienna, exposing a cross-border network of tax fraud and unauthorised gambling.
On 15 May 2025, the Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) announced that a Danish streamer had accepted a fine of DKK 10,000 (approximately €1,350) for repeatedly promoting unauthorised gambling operators via […]
Winning a large sum at the casino should be a moment of joy and celebration. However, for some players, the dream turns into a nightmare in just a few hours.
The State of New Jersey is considering restricting gambling advertising near schools and universities. The aim of the measure is to limit young people’s exposure to such advertising at a time when online gambling is booming.
In a case that could have set a precedent at European level, Belgium has chosen to withdraw its complaint against Apple, accused of allowing the sale of illegal loot boxes via its App Store.
In a recent episode of Vandaag Inside, the popular and high-profile Dutch TV programme, Johan Derksen (critic) and Chris Woerts (sports marketer), spoke out vehemently against the current gambling policy in the Netherlands. According to them, the strict rules are causing more and more people to divert to illegal gambling sites.
After a five-year absence, the free BetBlocker application, designed to help users protect themselves against online gambling sites, is back on the Google Play Store . This reinstatement marks the end of a long-running technical dispute between the application’s developers and Google.
On Wednesday 7 May 2025, the Vatican becomes the scene of a major event: the opening of the conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died last month at the age of 88.
Roulette, with its elegant allure and palpable suspense, is one of the most iconic casino games. Although chance plays a major role, certain strategies can help players maximise their chances. This article explores various methods, from bankroll management to betting systems, to help you play more wisely.
In a world where mental strategy and nerve are worth millions, some poker players have established themselves as veritable titans. Their wealth comes not just from luck, but from years of experience, a keen sense of psychological reading, and controlled audacity.
On 29 April 2025, the Medan District Court sentenced Indah Siska Sari, a 20-year-old student from the Langkat regency, to two and a half years in prison and a fine of 50 million Indonesian rupiahs (around €2,600) for promoting online gambling on social networks.
The world of online gambling has just witnessed a historic moment: one lucky player has won the colossal sum of €1,368,013 thanks to the SOFTSWISS Prime Network Jackpot.
On 28 April 2025, Federal Judge Madeline Cox Arleo handed down a controversial decision: the Borgata casino and its parent company, MGM Resorts International, are not legally obliged to prevent or interrupt the gambling activities of people suffering from addiction.
The sports betting industry is undergoing unprecedented expansion, with profits soaring and bets breaking records. However, the question remains: have bookmaker advertisements become too intrusive? In an environment where advertising campaigns are omnipresent, more and more voices are being raised against this phenomenon.
Last March, Rick ‘Serpent’ Broers, a well-known Dutch YouTuber, launched a citizens’ initiative that quickly gained momentum: a petition to ban the Postcode Lottery, or Nationale Postcode Loterij, in its […]
Two Ukrainians have been sentenced to 15 months in prison for orchestrating a sophisticated cheating operation at the Annecy casino, using micro-cameras, earphones and artificial intelligence to analyse the cards in real time via an accomplice abroad. The duo, who pocketed more than €270,000 since 2023, were arrested after a nationwide investigation.
