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When bookmakers deny the social harm caused by online gambling

At the heart of the ongoing battle between the gambling industry and the British government lies a major issue: the social consequences of online betting and gambling. While the government is considering raising taxes on high-risk products, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) is protesting and challenging the argument that gambling causes significant social harm.

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F*Bastards games now available at PepperMill Casino in Belgium

PepperMill Casino is welcoming back a household name. The famous Belgian online casino is now adding F*Bastards games to its offering. This means more choice for players looking for even more variety. F*Bastards joins the slot machines, dice games, blackjack, roulette and other table games already available.

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Betent fined €2.65m for neglecting young players

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has struck a blow. It has just imposed a fine of €2.65 million on Betent (the company operating BetCity) for failing in its duty to protect players.

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Gaming Commission: advertising restrictions are only the beginning

According to the annual report of the Gaming Commission, the 2024 advertising ban has had a noticeable impact. Both providers and players felt the effects. Gambling operators had to revise their strategies, while players were less exposed to enticing ads.

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Gaming Commission punishes gambling companies: these are the rules they broke

The Gaming Commission’s 2024 annual report states in black and white that gambling providers do not always comply with their obligations. The commission imposed five sanctions on gambling companies that did not comply with the rules. Six more cases are currently under investigation.

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UKGC report: How to track down illegal gambling

In recent years, the unauthorised online gambling market has been a cause for concern for the British authorities. With the publication of the third part of its report on illegal online gambling, the UK regulator (UKGC) unveils radical measures to dismantle a constantly changing digital ecosystem.

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Licence refused? Belgium has become very strict on gambling sites

Want to start a gambling business in Belgium? These days, you have to jump through a lot of hoops. Since 2024, the Gaming Commission has been much stricter about who gets a licence. And that’s necessary, they say.

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American woman wins 100,000 in lottery thanks to AI betting advice

A woman from Michigan has won $100,000 in the Powerball lottery. She based her choice on numbers generated by an AI chatbot.

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Gaming Commission warns in new figures: significant increase in young players

Online gambling is growing rapidly in Belgium. According to the Gaming Commission’s annual report, the increase among young people is particularly striking. Young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 are gambling more often and for longer than ever before.

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Betting shops disappearing: gambling companies sound the alarm

Paddy Power is closing 57 betting shops in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Rising costs and changing customer behaviour mean that the company can no longer keep the shops profitable.

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EPIS stops gamblers en masse – reports GC

In 2024, the Excluded Persons Information System (EPIS) blocked more than 450,000 attempts to gamble. This is according to the annual report of the Gaming Commission. More and more people are consciously choosing to protect themselves from gambling addiction by excluding themselves.

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The Ksa launches limited licences for mechanical games

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch authority responsible for regulating games of chance, has just announced the forthcoming creation of a new type of operating licence for skill machines.

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Golden Palace: Building with nature, a promise kept

On the building site in Digne-les-Bains, a tree catches the eye. Solitary, ancient and majestic: a white mulberry tree. Where many would have seen it as an obstacle to be cut down, Golden Palace saw it as a symbol to be preserved. Not only will this decades-old tree be spared, it will become the heart of the future landscaping.

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ChristenUnie demands tough action against underage gambling websites

ChristenUnie MP Mirjam Bikker is sounding the alarm. She wants to know why young people can register on illegal gambling sites without any difficulty. In some cases, they can even deposit money from a youth account, without any age verification.

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Gaming halls in England often not inspected by local authorities

Something strange is happening in England and Wales: almost half of all physical gaming halls were not inspected at all last year. This is according to figures from the BBC. They requested data via the British equivalent of a Freedom of Information request and came to a striking conclusion.

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Bet365’s secret plans for France leaked!

Bet365, one of the biggest names in the gambling world, is seriously considering France. This is quite remarkable, because for years they ignored that country. Too strict, too expensive, too complicated. But now the tone seems to have changed: France is on the list, and not just at the bottom.

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The GGL relaunches the debate on responsible gambling in Europe

Meeting in Halle under the aegis of the GGL, regulators from German-speaking Europe are joining forces to regulate online gambling and promote a common model for responsible gambling.

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