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.
Holland Casino may be facing a major reorganization in 2026. The reason is the upcoming increase in the gambling tax to 37.8%. This measure hits the state-owned company hard, especially as it is already under financial pressure.
It’s a story that could have gone untold. A simple forgotten ticket almost deprived its owner of a colossal win. However, thanks to meticulous investigative work by the National Lottery, the winner of €3.5 million has finally been found.
In a context where the online gambling industry is evolving at great speed, a major legal upheaval is taking shape: the possibility for European judges to freeze the assets of gambling operators.
Belgium’s gambling sector is at a crossroads. The recent 2024 annual report from the Gaming Commission (GC) highlights structural weaknesses, while BAGO, the association of licensed operators, is responding by calling for concerted reform.
Banijay is taking a big step in the online gambling market. The entertainment company is acquiring a 65% majority stake in German bookmaker Tipico. The acquisition means that France now has two providers in the top five in Europe.
In the summer of 2023, a quartet from the north of France set up a scam in the Côte d’Azur casinos that was as ingenious as it was risky. Nearly €60,000 worth of fake gift vouchers were sold in gambling establishments in Cannes, Nice and Sainte-Maxime. Two years later, the Draguignan Criminal Court has delivered its verdict: luck has run out for the four accomplices.
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.
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.
