In 2025, the Gaming Commission (GC) increased the number of updates to its blacklist of unauthorised sites. More than 160 sites were blocked during the year.
In an incisive opinion column published on Legaal Nederlands Casino, expert Armijn Meijer draws a disturbing parallel between the trading card industry, in particular the Pokémon card game, and the psychological mechanisms of the casino. Meijer points the finger at the impunity enjoyed by franchises such as Pokémon, which market dopamine in sachets to young people.
27 years after the first complaints relating to the concession of the Dinant casino, Richard Fournaux is once again before the courts. Not for criminal charges, but for the payment of more than €300,000 in legal fees.
On 30 December 2025, the Ministry of the Interior officially granted authorisation to operate games of chance at the future casino in Digne-les-Bains. This decision opens a new chapter in the economic and tourist development of the spa town.
In its ‘2026 Crypto Market Outlook’ report, Coinbase identifies prediction markets as the next sector poised to disrupt the US financial industry. Buoyed by Kalshi’s historic legal victory against the CFTC and record volumes on the elections, this segment is set to emerge from the grey area and merge trading and sports betting in a finally regulated framework.
A land-based casino sells a social and luxurious experience, while an online casino offers immediate accessibility without leaving your home. But is that the only difference? In this article, we analyse the diversity of games, the player experience and, above all, the profitability of each type of casino.
Invisible but omnipresent, the Random Number Generator (RNG) is the software engine that guarantees the fairness of every slot machine spin or online card deal.
On the seafront of Biscarrosse-Plage, an iconic local entertainment venue is undergoing a profound transformation. Recently taken over by two seasoned professionals in the sector, the Biscarrosse Casino is embarking on a veritable revolution.
Noah Vineberg, a 52-year-old Ottawa resident, is now celebrating more than seven years of abstinence after spending almost a million dollars on gambling, most of it on sports betting. This is the story of the fragile psychological reconstruction of a man who now devotes his life to guiding others away from addiction.
After 34 years of management by the Partouche group, the Berck casino is about to change hands. The courts have given their verdict, putting an end to a long struggle between the municipality and the operator. As of 1 January 2026, the building will be officially returned to the municipality, opening a new chapter for this emblematic site.
This year, PepperMill Casino has chosen to take a clear and assertive action: to support De Warmste Week with a donation of €5,000. Behind this sober announcement lies a story of responsibility, values and attention to realities that are too often ignored.
A German court has just drawn a clear legal line in the online casino sector, classifying a refund request accompanied by public threats as an attempt at extortion. The case was analysed by Michael Schmitt of Malta Media.
As the festive season approaches, the ANJ is warning that the practice of giving scratch cards to children is still too widespread. Through an educational campaign broadcast on social networks, the regulator insists that gambling is not child’s play.
After six years of legal proceedings and judicial twists and turns, the Boulogne-sur-Mercasino case is finally coming to an end. The Conseil d’Etat, France’s highest administrative court, has ruled that the town has won its case against the Partouche group.
In Berck, an iconic seaside resort on the Opal Coast, the casino is not just a place of entertainment: it has become the focus of a complex legal tug-of-war, combining heritage issues, economic interests and conflicting court rulings.
On the border of Brûly-de-Couvin, a project is stirring up passions: the possible arrival of a new casino, backed by the Golden Palace group. As the public enquiry continues until 23 December, elected representatives, residents and professionals in the area are asking questions. Behind the simple appearance of a modern building lies a much deeper debate on the attractiveness, taxation and risks associated with gambling.
European Safer Gambling Week has once again placed player protection at the heart of public debate. The EGBA brought together experts, analysts, regulators and industry representatives for six highly popular webinars. A total of 2,000 registrations and 1,200 participants from across Europe – and beyond – confirmed the growing interest in a responsible and sustainable approach to online gambling.
