Under the combined pressure of the media and financial regulators, payment methods are disappearing en masse from illegal online casinos operating in Poland.
After a sudden break with its former licence holder, Hanzbet has made a spectacular comeback by joining forces with BigBet with the stated ambition of strengthening the presence of both brands in the Brazilian sector.
The famous online gambling operator 888 Casino is preparing to make its big comeback in the Netherlands via a licence obtained by Godwits Limited. While this announcement has reignited interest in the gambling giant, one question remains in Belgium: is 888 Casino legal here? Spoiler alert: no, and there is currently no indication that it is in the process of being legalised.
Italy has decided to extend the approval process for online gambling licences until 12 November, giving the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) more time to carry out rigorous checks.
These well-known sites, which rank highly on Google, promote illegal casinos. We debunk these fake lists of the best casinos for you.
Fast payouts are what set the best online casinos apart today. Many casinos promise instant withdrawals, but is that really the case? We tested the instant withdrawals of the best casinos in Belgium for you.
The highly active Gaming Commission (GC) maintains a blacklist of illegal sites, which is regularly updated when unauthorised operators are identified. These sites expose players to risks such as fraud, lack of data protection and non-payment of winnings.
The Bet365 website does not have a Belgian licence, so it is an illegal casino in our country. Nevertheless, we have prepared a list of the best slot machines at Bet365 and we recommend legal casinos where you can play safely.
Since April 2018 the GC has officially classified Loot boxes and Gacha as games of chance, bringing them within the strict scope of gambling legislation. However, some Gacha games are still available in Belgium.
When it comes to gaming and entertainment venues, one casino stands out for its colossal surface area: The Venitian Macao in China. Find out in this article what the world’s largest casino really is and what makes it so special.
Despite their popularity and image as light entertainment, scratch card games can be a gateway to excessive gambling. This is particularly true when they are played both at the point of sale and online, or through high-stakes tickets, according to a study conducted by Concordia University (Montreal) at the request of the ANJ.
The Ksa has just imposed an injunction under penalty payment on Casinoscout.nl for promoting illegal casinos. The fine amounts to €75,000 per week.
The ANJ is stepping up its fight against gambling advertising abuses. At a conference, the French regulator unveiled a series of ambitious proposals, including a ban on gambling advertising between the beginning and end of sports broadcasts (‘whistle ban’) and tighter controls on sponsorship.
The ANJ has given its approval, subject to strict conditions, to FDJ’s 2026 programme. The emphasis is on protecting players, at a time when indicators of excessive gambling are on the rise again.
To mark its 5th birthday, the ANJ organised a major conference to strengthen the fight against gambling addiction. Experts and regulators called for more proactive regulation, focusing on AI, personalised support and legislative reform. The aim: to build a sustainable French model focused on protecting players.
On 1 July, the premises of the National Gaming Authority (ANJ) in Paris were the scene of a rare but highly significant diplomatic meeting. A Japanese delegation, made up of members of the Japanese government and researchers from WIP Japan Corp. travelled to France for a series of in-depth discussions on the regulation of gambling and the prevention of excessive gambling.
Their names are Raphaël, Inès or Yanis. They are 15, 16, sometimes 17 years old. And already, some of them are scratching tickets in the school playground or betting online on the result of a Ligue 1 match. Yet the law is clear: gambling is prohibited for minors.
