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This secret behind the sounds of slot machines will amaze you

Anyone who has ever played in a casino or online slot knows how brightly the lights flash and how cheerful the tunes sound. Those colours and sounds are not chosen at random. They are designed to keep you in the flow and make you play longer. It feels cheerful and exciting, even if you have just lost your bet.

Slots

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How Esports is opening up a new playing field for online betting

Esports is growing every year. Millions of people watch live matches between professional gamers. Platforms such as Twitch and YouTube attract young viewers who follow the game and the excitement as if it were a sport. This popularity has also caught the attention of betting companies.

Sensation

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CasinoZorgplicht loses battle against 711 advertisements

The Advertising Code Committee in the Netherlands has rejected CasinoZorgplicht’s complaint against gambling advertisements from online casino 711. According to the commission, the expressions were meant to be humorous and absurdist, and therefore did not violate the rules.

Legislation

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Study: When games manipulate you behind the scenes

In recent years, the issue of behavioural influence in the gambling sector has been gaining visibility. And the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has just taken a major step forward: it has published an investigation report on how gaming operators subtly manipulate the behaviour of online players.

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The most common poker mistakes and how to avoid them

Poker seems simple: get cards, bet, and hope you win. But the truth is that many players make the same mistakes over and over again.

Poker

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Golden Palace B-Rush tournament promises action, excitement and money

Golden Palace is pulling out all the stops this month with a remarkable dice tournament. In the B-Rush Challenge, it’s no longer about the best single spin. Players climb the leaderboard by adding up their three highest multipliers. The action runs from 24 to 28 September, and the total prize money is one thousand euros.

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End of the ABSG, a pillar of responsible gambling in the United Kingdom

The landscape of gambling regulation in the United Kingdom is about to undergo a major change. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has confirmed the upcoming closure of the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG), an advisory body that has had a profound impact on public policy on responsible gambling.

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Regulation of online gambling in the Netherlands: between ambition and reality

While the Netherlands wanted to build a safe and transparent online gambling market, the reality is quite different. Successive restrictions, the departure of operators and the growing threat of the illegal market: regulation, which is supposed to protect players, could well weaken the entire ecosystem.

Legislation

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McDonald’s Monopoly proves to be a dangerous gambling game for young people

It sounds innocent: you order a meal at McDonald’s, peel off a sticker and have a chance to win free chips, a drink or even a big prize. For millions of young people, this feels like a harmless game. But experts warn that these promotions are much more like gambling than most people realise.

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New Ksa guidelines for gaming halls

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, has unveiled new guidelines for physical gaming halls and casinos. It offers concrete tools to help operators apply the legislation already in force.

Legislation

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Better Collective’s AI is already winning over punters

Danish sports media giant Better Collective has taken another step forward with the launch of Playbook, an online betting tool powered by artificial intelligence. Unveiled in the United States on the eve of the NFL season, the device promises to simplify the betting experience while helping operators build customer loyalty.

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GamCare program helps gamblers with financial problems regain control

GamCare has published an independent study on its Money Guidance Service in England, a pilot project launched in 2022. The goal: to support people whose financial difficulties stem from gambling.

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Unrest grows among Holland Casino staff due to tax plan

There is unrest at Holland Casino. Not on the work floor, but above it, in political The Hague. There is a good chance that gambling tax will increase again on 1 January 2026. And the staff are feeling the effects.

News

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Fake site pretends to be OneCasino and directs players to illegal gambling site

Frank Kruit has once again uncovered something remarkable. He is now known as someone who tracks down illegal gambling practices, and this time he has hit the jackpot. What started as a technical investigation into SEO spam ended in a discovery that will leave you speechless.

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2026 Budget Memorandum reports significant shortfall in gambling tax

The 2026 Budget Memorandum in the Netherlands shows that gambling tax revenue is much lower than previously expected. The estimate for 2025 is 23.2 per cent below the original forecast.

Economy

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Michel Groothuizen: “big gap” between theory and reality

At the SBC Leaders Summit in Lisbon, the chairman of the Kansspelautoriteit, Michel Groothuizen, sounded the alarm: while it is essential to regulate, over-regulation could seriously undermine the functioning of the market. In his view, there is a wide gap between theory and reality on the ground.

Legislation

The KVA redesigns its website: check out your affiliates

Since 15 September 2025, the Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) has been presenting a completely revamped version of its website. The redesign is more than just cosmetic: it aims to provide consumers with greater transparency about the criteria that affiliate sites must meet to be certified by the KVA.

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