The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) recently published the second part of its report on consumer engagement with illegal online gambling.
Jacks.nl, the popular Dutch online casino owned by JOI Gaming Limited, has suffered a heavy defeat in a legal battle over gambling tax. On 29 July 2025, the court in The Hague ruled that the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) was right to impose gambling tax on the bonuses provided in 2022 and 2023.
In the Netherlands, the world of sport is about to turn a decisive page. The gambling authority, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), has issued a clear ultimatum: by 6 October 2025, no club, influencer or platform will be allowed to display any sponsor linked to casinos or online betting.
More and more Belgians are betting on sports, from football in the Jupiler Pro League to major international tournaments such as the Champions League and the European Championships. Online betting continues to gain ground. Its speed, convenience and the ability to bet live during the match make it particularly attractive.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
