The Court of Justice of the European Union confirms that each Member State remains free to regulate gambling within its territory. This ruling clarifies the status of foreign licences.
An idea is gaining ground in the budget discussions for the 2028–2034 period: introducing a European levy on online gambling. But this proposal is already attracting fierce criticism, particularly from the EGBA, which sees it as a major risk to consumers and public finances.
A recent study by the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) reveals that whilst legal platforms appear generally effective at preventing minors from gambling online, minors continue to access gambling, mainly via illegal channels.
Prediction markets, popularised by platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi, are growing rapidly, but they harbour major risks, particularly those linked to anonymity, manipulation and worrying ethical lapses.
Two media personalities, Boef and Andy van der Meijde, are reigniting the debate over the practices of online betting platforms ahead of their official regulation.
Faced with the rapid rise of gambling, particularly online, European doctors are sounding the alarm. They highlight a profound transformation of the sector and are calling for an urgent response from the authorities.
A gambler won nearly €150,000 at Holland Casino in Rotterdam on the eve of 1 April. But when he told his partner the news, she immediately thought it was a joke.
A study conducted by researchers in the UK and Hong Kong sheds new light on the issue: the most effective prevention messages are not those that appeal to individual responsibility, but those that directly highlight the role and practices of gambling operators.
Online gaming is facing an alarming rise in data breaches. Sensitive player information is being exposed, revealing serious security flaws within the industry.
The Belgian legal gambling market is shrinking for the first time. Tom De Clercq, Executive Director of Napoleon Sports & Casino, analyses the situation.
You open your inbox and there it is again. A garish email full of promises of free spins and massive bonuses. Whilst legal gambling advertising is being cracked down on more and more strictly, this flood seems to be increasing. Frustration is growing and the impact is significant.
It is a clear slap on the wrist. Jacks.nl is attempting to avoid a €400,000 fine, but has once again been rebuffed. The Council of State confirms that the penalty is justified, whilst the Kansspelautoriteit is simultaneously introducing new guidelines for gambling advertising. The message is clear: the rules are becoming stricter and there is less room for error.
Malta is firmly opposed to a proposed European tax on online gambling. This initiative could upset the balance of a sector that is strategic for several Member States, particularly for the Mediterranean island, which has made it one of the pillars of its economy.
Polymarket is arming itself with Palantir’s AI technology to mercilessly track down match-fixing and suspicious bets. A crucial step to definitively sideline fraudsters and make the gambling market safer.
In September 2023, an attempted robbery at the casino in the small Dutch town of Sluis ended unexpectedly. More than two years later, the case has resurfaced in court, with the prosecution requesting a surprisingly lenient sentence.
A study reported by the BBC highlights a worrying medical phenomenon: certain treatments prescribed for neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease may cause serious addictive behaviours, including compulsive gambling.
The UK Gambling Commission is considering authorising crypto payments on legally licensed platforms for the first time. This development is motivated as much by technological innovation as by the fight against the illegal market.
