An in-depth investigation by CNN has revealed how wealthy Chinese gamblers, aided by criminal intermediaries, laundered millions in cash at high-stakes casinos in Las Vegas.
The French trade association Casinos de France is sounding the alarm. According to them, the legalisation of online casinos would lead to an annual loss of 546 million euros. They point to damage to local economies, reduced employment and additional costs for public health.
As Parliament prepares to examine in detail the next tax bill, expected in 2026, one measure is already provoking heated debate: the planned sharp rise in gambling tax. The centrist D66 party is calling for an immediate freeze, arguing that the increase could be counterproductive, costly and dangerous for gamblers.
During European Safer Gambling Week, BetBlocker announced the launch of a new function: the Scheduler, a planning tool designed to intervene earlier, before a crisis occurs.
Magic Betting Casino has greatly improved its welcome promotion. Those who sign up now get a 250% boost on their first bet at Evolution Roulette. The promotion is simple: bet on red or black, and win your first spin, you will receive up to €25 extra.
The Ontario Court of Appeal has handed down a decision that could reshape the future of online gaming in Canada. By allowing regulated platforms in the province to connect their players to opponents located abroad, the Ontario courts have opened up unprecedented opportunities in the poker and fantasy sports markets.
As Safer Gambling Week approaches, a powerful symbol has emerged in the player protection landscape. BetBlocker, the free tool that blocks access to gambling sites, has reached a historic milestone: a quarter of a million active users in 2025.
The US platform Polymarket is once again under the magnifying glass. After earlier media criticism, the CDA in the Lower House has now also sounded the alarm. MP Derk Boswijk put 14 questions to State Secretary Arno Rutte of Justice and Security.
Andrew Tate has caused controversy again. The former kickboxer and influencer is linked to a crypto-casino, and that is not sitting well in the gambling world. In footage of his boxing training, he is clearly seen wearing the Duel.com logo. And that, just before his fight with Chase DeMoor.
The British Gambling Commission is sounding the alarm: crypto gambling is growing so fast that regulation cannot wait much longer.
Germany is seriously considering tightening the rules regarding online slots. There is growing criticism of the current policy. Politicians feel it does not do enough to protect people from addiction.
The Kansspelautoriteit, the Dutch Gambling Authority, and Roda JC are closely examining the gambling behavior of young people in the Parkstad area. They aim to understand exactly what is happening among these young adults.
The 888 online casino is now under fire from the Dutch authorities. The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has opened proceedings against the company after finding that its customer service was not sufficiently accessible.
The Belgian group Gaming1, already a major player in digital entertainment in Europe, now becomes 100% owner of Betca NV, the operator behind Circus.nl. This acquisition marks a strategic step in Gaming1’s expansion on the Dutch market, one of the most regulated and competitive on the continent since its regulation in 2021.
Google has quietly introduced a major change to its advertising policy. From now on, casino sweepstakes will no longer be considered as simple ‘social casino games’, but as genuine gambling products. The change seems minimal in the text, but its impact is considerable.
The Icelandic government is under pressure to finally implement stricter gambling legislation. The current rules date back to 2005 and are no match for online gambling platforms, international advertising, and foreign financial flows.
The Netherlands has been trying for years to get a grip on online gambling. Through rules, bans, and limits, the government hopes to protect gamblers. But the outcome is different. Legal operators are losing ground, while the illegal market is growing faster than ever. And the players? They will soon be further from help than ever before.
