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Crucial update to EGBA AML guidelines

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is preparing to align its anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines with the new EU regulatory framework. With the Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism Regulation (AML/CFT) about to come into force, the association is strengthening its policy for a more transparent and secure iGaming industry.

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Netherlands: The double-edged sword of deposit limits

From October 2024, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, has introduced a new player protection scheme: monthly deposit limits. From now on, anyone depositing a net amount in excess of €700 must suspend any further payments until the end of the current month. Young adults, aged between 18 and 25, are subject to a more restrictive ceiling of €300.

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Circus Daily under CDJ scrutiny: real media or advertising in disguise?

Since its launch, Circus Daily has presented itself as an independent sports media dedicated to football, cycling and, more broadly, Belgian sports. However, barely a few months after it went online, the Council for Journalistic Ethics (CDJ) asked for clarification, thereby striking at the main mission of this new medium: to inform, or to promote a gambling operator?

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Starcasino strengthens betting integrity by joining the IBIA

Starcasino, a new entrant to the Dutch market, has announced its membership of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). Behind this decision lies a clear desire to guarantee a transparent, secure and ethical gaming environment. This move positions Starcasino as a committed player in the fight against the manipulation of sporting competitions.

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178 illegal websites banned in Denmark, a new record

On 26 June 2025, a landmark decision was handed down by the Frederiksberg court: 178 unauthorised gambling websites were deemed illegal and immediately blocked for Danish internet users. These platforms offered Danish players unlicensed gambling, bypassing national regulations.

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Double fault for Unibet: warning from the Ksa

On 26 June 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, issued Optdeck Limited (parent company of Unibet in the Netherlands) with two separate warnings. The first relates to non-targeted advertising, via the Unibet logo affixed to a touring car used for non-sporting purposes. The second relates to an automated gaming function, BonusBuy, which is considered to be a prohibited autoplay tool.

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ANJ 2024 annual report: Actions and results

On 24 June 2025, the French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) published its 2024 activity report. This document marks five years of existence for the institution and represents a turning point in its regulation. At the halfway point in its 2024-2026 strategy, the ANJ has set a clear course: fewer gamblers at risk and greater responsibility for operators.

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Jumbo Technology sues Evolution Gaming Group in the United States

Jumbo Technology, a Taiwanese company specialising in gaming hardware and software, has filed a lawsuit against Swedish giant Evolution Gaming Group, the world leader in live casino gaming. The target: Evolution’s famous Lightning series of games, accused of using technology patented by Jumbo in the United States without authorisation.

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Sweden: Towards a ban on credit in gambling

The Swedish government is taking a further step in its fight against gambling addiction and over-indebtedness: a bill has just been submitted to ban the use of credit in gambling.

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21 in Belgium: the golden age for entering the world of casinos

In Belgium, before donning your best outfit for a casino evening or clicking on an online game, you have to wait until you have blown out 21 candles. While this choice may seem arbitrary to some, it is in fact part of a carefully considered approach aimed at protecting young people and regulating the world of gambling. Let’s take a look behind the scenes.

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Gambling black market: the investigation that worries BAGO

In Belgium, illegal gambling platforms are growing in popularity, a worrying development that is causing concern among players in the sector. The Gaming Commission (GC) has confirmed the fears expressed for some time by the Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO): spontaneous visits to these unregulated sites are rising steadily.

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Austria loses millions to foreign online casinos

In Austria, the gambling landscape is dominated by a state monopoly: win2day, operated by Österreichische Lotterien. However, the digital boom has enabled many foreign operators, often based in Malta or Curaçao, to offer their services to Austrian players without legal authorisation.

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Trustpilot promotes illegal casinos and no one intervenes?

In recent months, consumers have reported illegal online casinos to Trustpilot on several occasions. So say complaints coming forward from consumers via social media. Trustpilot is an independent online rating […]

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Sweden closes its last land-based casino

On 25 April 2025, Stockholm’s Casino Cosmopol closed its doors, marking the end of an era for land-based casinos in Sweden. This decision, taken by the Swedish government, brings to an end more than two decades of state operation of physical casinos.

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Flutter: from gambling to community involvement

At a time when the debate on the social responsibility of technology companies is intensifying, an unexpected player in the world of online gaming is speaking out, not through speeches but through concrete action. The Flutter Foundation, an entity linked to one of the largest digital games groups, has established itself as a catalyst for social change in the autonomous city of Ceuta in southern Spain.

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RTBF reveals the risks of illegal gambling

On Thursday 22 May 2025, the programme ‘On n’est pas des pigeons!’ broadcast on RTBF showed the disconcerting ease with which Belgians can access illegal gambling sites. Operating without a licence or regulation, these platforms expose players to major risks: no age verification, no deposit limits, and no measures to protect against addiction.

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Golden Palace Club rewards loyal players – here’s how it works!

Golden Palace has its own fan community: the Golden Palace Club. This club gives players access to extra benefits. The more you play, the more points you get.

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