Author: Glen L.

Articles written by Glen L.

Bet, leak or coincidence surrounding the Nobel Prize?

14 Oct 2025

A few hours before the official announcement of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, María Corina Machado, massive bets on a crypto-paris platform suddenly anticipated the result. Was it a simple coincidence or an information leak at the heart of the Nobel Committee?

Sensation

British gamblers to have strict limits imposed by government

Glen L.

13 Oct 2025

The British gambling authority (UKGC) will introduce mandatory deposit limits for all online gambling platforms from 2026. The regulator wants to protect gamblers from excessive spending and gambling addiction. This measure is part of a broader reform of gambling legislation.

Legislation

Shocking: firefighter uses aid funds to finance gambling addiction

Glen L.

11 Oct 2025

James Hoffman, 42, from Depew, New York, has admitted stealing nearly $450,000 from a volunteer firefighters’ organisation. He used the money to fund his gambling addiction and make luxury purchases.

Sensation

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TV show Lubach exposes illegal gambling site with bets on prime minister

Glen L.

10 Oct 2025

During the broadcast of De Avondshow met Arjen Lubach, a popular programme on Dutch television, the topic ‘Who will be the new prime minister of the Netherlands?’ took on a striking gambling angle. Lubach showed a screenshot of Polymarket, a foreign website where people can bet on the next prime minister of the Netherlands.

Sensation

Gambling tax collapses: millions in losses for the government!

Glen L.

8 Oct 2025

Imagine: you raise a tax, expecting to bring in millions extra, and then… the whole plan falls apart. That is exactly what is happening with gambling tax in the Netherlands. Minister Eelco Heinen expected gold, but got dust. If the tax rate does not increase in 2026 and remains at 34.2%, the treasury will lose no less than 84 million euros. That’s no small change.

Economy

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“Fabulous 5-Day Sale”: Vegas reinvents itself

Glen L.

8 Oct 2025

Las Vegas caused a sensation with its Fabulous 5-Day Sale, an exceptional sales period that transformed the city into a veritable magnet for visitors. Hotels, restaurants, shows and attractions put on unprecedented offers, giving a spectacular boost to local tourism and creating an unprecedented buzz.

Economy

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Spain imposes shock warnings on gambling

Glen L.

7 Oct 2025

Spain is getting tough on gambling addiction. The government has just imposed explicit warnings, inspired by those used on cigarette packets, to alert gamblers to the real risks associated with online betting and casinos.

Legislation

KVA gets official role at Ksa: From quality mark to ally

Glen L.

6 Oct 2025

It’s official: the Responsible Affiliates Quality Mark (KVA) and the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) are joining forces to crack down on illegal online gambling practices in the Netherlands.

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Mass claims against online casinos put pressure on Unibet and other companies

Glen L.

5 Oct 2025

Dynamiet Nederland has announced that it is suing Unibet in a collective lawsuit. The claims organisation represents some 2,500 players who lost money on illegal gambling before the introduction of the Remote Gambling Act in 2021.

Sensation

Panic at sea: gambler makes bomb threat after losing at cruise ship casino

Glen L.

4 Oct 2025

Imagine this: you’re on a luxury cruise ship, the sun is setting and you decide to try your luck at the casino. For 41-year-old Neo Hui Ghim from Singapore, it went completely wrong. In no time at all, he lost $2,000. What started as an evening of excitement and entertainment ended in pure chaos.

Sensation

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UKGC reveals worrying illegal gambling figures

Glen L.

3 Oct 2025

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) recently published the second part of its report on consumer engagement with illegal online gambling.

Sensation

Jacks.nl must pay millions – judge rules mercilessly

Glen L.

2 Oct 2025

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.

Sensation

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Clubs ordered to remove casino logos by the Ksa

Glen L.

1 Oct 2025

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.

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Online betting remains popular in Belgium, but regulations make a difference

Glen L.

1 Oct 2025

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.

Games

This secret behind the sounds of slot machines will amaze you

Glen L.

30 Sep 2025

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.

Slots

How Esports is opening up a new playing field for online betting

Glen L.

28 Sep 2025

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.

Sensation

CasinoZorgplicht loses battle against 711 advertisements

Glen L.

26 Sep 2025

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.

Legislation