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Legal online gambling market falls by 14% in the Netherlands

14 Oct 2025

In the first half of 2025, the legal online gambling market in the Netherlands suffered a clear contraction, according to the Najaar 2025 Monitoringsrapportage published by the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa). GGR is down 14% compared to the previous six months.

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Man wins £1 million with scratch card and ends up in hospital

Julien

12 Oct 2025

Adam Lopez, 39, a forklift driver from Mattishall in the United Kingdom, felt like a king at the beginning of July. He scratched off a £12.40 ticket, saw the amount appear on his screen, and within seconds, he had more than £1 million in his account. That’s over €1.15 million.

Sensation

Growing calls for a ban on gambling advertisements in the London Underground

Julien

9 Oct 2025

The debate about gambling advertisements on London’s public transport is in full swing again. The advertisements are particularly prominent in the Underground and on buses. But more and more people believe this must stop.

Sensation

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Closure of Holland Casino would drive tens of thousands of players to illegal gambling

Julien

6 Oct 2025

Closing Holland Casino would have enormous consequences. According to a report by Atlas Research, tens of thousands of Dutch people would resort to illegal gambling every year. The research was commissioned by the Ministry of Justice and Security.

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Gambling addict who defrauded and threatened his own girlfriend exposed on TV

Julien

4 Oct 2025

In a new episode of Kees van der Spek Ontmaskert, the presenter travels to Sweden to confront gambling addict Daniel. Daniel met Dutch woman Ellen through a dating site. Their online contact seemed innocent, but quickly turned into a nightmare.

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Bet365’s advertising blunder – judge confirms sky-high fine

Julien

2 Oct 2025

Bet365 thought it was being clever by sending the same email to everyone. But that included young people aged 18 to 24. And that is really not allowed.

Legislation

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The dangers of skins gambling for teenagers

Julien

1 Oct 2025

Skins gambling is gaining ground and causing concern among the authorities. Behind these virtual objects exchanged in video games lies a market akin to online casinos, where minors are on the front line. Faced with a cross-border phenomenon that is difficult to control, British regulators are sounding the alarm.

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Complaint lodged against 711’s €711 bonus

Julien

30 Sep 2025

The ‘100% up to €711’ bonus offered by online casino 711 is causing a stir in the Netherlands. Deemed misleading by certain supervisory bodies, it has triggered an official complaint to the Gaming Authority.

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GGPoker gives banned players a second chance

Julien

28 Sep 2025

In an unprecedented move, GGPoker has decided to open a new path for its former banned players. The operator, one of the giants of online poker, has just launched the Olive Branch initiative, offering permanently banned players the opportunity to request reinstatement.

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William Hill sanctioned by the ASA for risky promotion

Julien

26 Sep 2025

In the United Kingdom, a simple promotional voucher was enough to put William Hill in the regulators’ crosshairs. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that a voucher offering £5 worth of gambling exerted undue pressure on players by imposing too short a time limit to take advantage of it.

Legislation

Superbet loses millions due to error but pays out anyway

Julien

25 Sep 2025

Imagine playing a slot machine with a 20-pence bet and winning guaranteed every spin. That’s exactly what happened with Playtech’s Fire Blaze Red Wizard game. Due to a software error, no one could lose. Within a few hours, 7,500 accounts collectively won a whopping €30 million at the Superbet online casino in Romania.

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Gaming in Germany conference in Berlin: regulation or digital chaos?

Julien

24 Sep 2025

On 11 November 2025, Berlin will become the rallying point for major players in iGaming: regulators, lawyers, operators and experts will gather at the Gaming in Germany Conference to discuss the regulatory framework for online gambling in Germany and the challenges posed by the black market.

Legislation

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Study: Why does illegal gambling still attract players?

Julien

22 Sep 2025

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has just published the first part of an ambitious study on the illegal online gambling market. The aim is to understand why some consumers choose unregulated platforms despite the risks.

Sensation

Holland Casino revamps poker environment and gives players more control

Julien

22 Sep 2025

Holland Casino has completely revamped its poker environment. The revamp focuses on clarity, convenience and speed.

Sensation

Huge fine for Lottomart: shocking failures exposed

Julien

21 Sep 2025

Lottomart is in serious trouble. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has fined its parent company, Maple International Ventures, a staggering £360,000 (€414,000).

Legislation

Fair Play Casino dealt a heavy blow by court

Julien

18 Sep 2025

An employee of Fair Play Casino in Bergen op Zoom lost his job after a year and a half. He was accused of paying out €112 in credits that customers no longer used.

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Ksa mobilises police and elected representatives against illegal gambling

Julien

18 Sep 2025

On 8 October 2025, Amersfoort will be the scene of an unprecedented mobilisation against illegal gambling. The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) and the RIEC Midden-Nederland will be bringing together police officers, elected representatives and local players for a day of reflection and action.

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