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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For nearly two decades, Italy has had a sluggish gambling market, torn between rigid regulatory restrictions, fragmentation among operators and delays in adapting to digital realities. However, at the end of 2025, a major regulatory shift could well transform the landscape.
The first half of 2025 has not been kind to Veikkaus. The long-standing Finnish operator, which has enjoyed a monopoly for many years, has posted declining results. However, behind these gloomy figures, the company is actively preparing for the future: from 2027, the national online gaming market will be opened up to competition. Veikkaus is betting big to remain a key player in this future landscape.
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s government is preparing a major reform of the Finnish gambling market. The most important point: Veikkaus’ monopoly will be broken. From 2027, foreign gambling companies will be allowed to operate legally on the Finnish market, provided they have a licence.
In the summer of 2025, the Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ) took strong action: the Stake and Cbet platforms are officially banned on French soil. The announcement came in August, after a lengthy legal process. In July, the ANJ obtained an order requiring these online casinos to be blocked, in accordance with French laws on digital gambling.
Security researchers have discovered that a Chinese hacker group has taken over dozens of Windows servers to artificially boost the rankings of dubious gambling sites on Google. The operation was named GhostRedirector and began in late 2024.
In the United States, the online gaming industry is taking a decisive step forward. The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), in partnership with the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), is launching a new certification programme to regulate operators’ practices. The aim is to establish independent standards and provide greater protection for players in a rapidly expanding sector.
Dice games are popular in Belgium and recognisable by their dice symbols. There is mathematics behind every game. Probability calculation determines how much you win or lose on average.
Imagine this: you search Google for an old company you remember. Just to check if they still exist. You click on the link and boom, you’re surrounded by flashing banners for illegal gambling sites.
In Germany, betting on political, social or international events, such as elections or the outcome of conflicts such as the war in Ukraine, is becoming increasingly popular. However, these bets, often offered on platforms such as Polymarket, are considered illegal under German law.
