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New licences for BetCity and bet365

18 Sep 2026

BetCity and bet365 have been granted a new five-year licence to offer online gambling in the Netherlands. The two operators will therefore be able to continue their operations in the regulated market after their current licences expire on 30 September 2026.

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Bottle and can deposits become a lottery in the Netherlands

Julien D.

16 Sep 2026

Since 15 August 2026, Dutch consumers have been able to use the money they get back from returning their bottles and cans to buy lottery tickets for €0.25. It’s an unusual scheme that combines recycling, behavioural incentives and gambling, with a maximum net prize of €10,000.

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Illegal gambling is booming; Europe must act

Julien D.

15 Sep 2026

The chairman of the Kansspelautoriteit, Michel Groothuizen, believes that the resources of a national regulator are no longer sufficient to tackle international operators who rely on social media, search engines and financial networks to reach players.

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ChatGPT displays adverts for illegal casinos despite its rules

Julien D.

12 Sep 2026

Dutch users of ChatGPT have been exposed to an advert indirectly linking to online casinos that are not licensed in the Netherlands. This is surprising, given that OpenAI’s advertising rules exclude gambling from the permitted categories.

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Peppermill Maastricht announces its grand opening night

Julien D.

7 Sep 2026

Peppermill Casino Maastricht Airport will officially open its doors during an opening night event on Sunday 4 October from 8 pm. The event will feature the immediate opening of the gaming area, a reception with premium drinks and canapés, and a special appearance by Gerard Joling.

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BAGO: the incredible evolution of gambling in Belgium

Julien D.

1 Sep 2026

From the first lotteries organised in Flanders in the 16th century to online gambling, the Belgian sector has undergone a profound transformation, as BAGO explains. Following periods of prohibition and tolerance, Belgium has developed a policy aimed at directing players towards a legal and regulated offering.

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Joeri Impens, head of Bingoal, has passed away

Julien D.

29 Aug 2026

Joeri Impens, owner and managing director of Bingoal, has passed away unexpectedly. The Belgian family-run business announced his death on Thursday 27 August 2026, without disclosing the circumstances surrounding his passing.

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Netherlands: Barely 18, and they’re already opening gambling accounts

Julien D.

21 Aug 2026

In the Netherlands, new data released by the Ksa highlights the role gambling plays in the lives of teenagers and young adults, from their first experiences before reaching the age of majority to opening accounts as soon as they turn 18.

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21 in Belgium: The perfect age to enter the world of casinos

Julien D.

17 Aug 2026

In Belgium, before you can put on your best outfit for a night out at the casino or click on an online game, you must wait until you’ve turned 21. Whilst this rule may seem arbitrary, it is in fact part of a carefully considered approach aimed at protecting young people and regulating the world of gambling. Let’s explore why you must be 21 to gamble in a casino in Belgium.

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Italy tightens gambling regulations

Julien D.

17 Aug 2026

The Italian Communications Authority is stepping up its monitoring of responsible gambling campaigns, paying particular attention to celebrities, social media tipsters and advertising formats that are too short to convey a genuine prevention message.

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The Ksa wins its legal battle against two lotteries

Julien D.

15 Aug 2026

The Dutch courts have upheld the Ksa’s position in its dispute with the National Postcode Lottery and the Friends’ Lottery. At the heart of the case: games offered online in 2023 that gave access to an additional draw. The Amsterdam court ruled that this mechanism constituted a remote game of chance for which the two lotteries did not hold the required authorisation.

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The European tax that Malta wants to block

Julien D.

11 Aug 2026

A potential European tax on online gambling is already facing strong political resistance. Malta is leading the opposition, with Spain, Portugal and Italy sharing its reservations.

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Her €35,000 jackpot blocked because of her husband

Julien D.

8 Aug 2026

At 79, Carmen thought she would be able to enjoy the €35,000 she won in the lottery in August 2025. Nearly a year later, this Spanish pensioner is still waiting for her money. A previous registration attributed to her late husband is preventing the payout and the case is now in the hands of the courts.

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FDJ United held back by the UK and the Netherlands

Julien D.

5 Aug 2026

FDJ United has presented its financial results for the first half of 2026. Whilst the group has recorded a decline in its business activity and turnover, it believes these results are primarily linked to external factors, notably higher taxation on gambling and several regulatory changes.

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711 Malta secures a strategic licence

Julien D.

3 Aug 2026

The 711 Group is continuing its international expansion. Its subsidiary, 711 Malta Limited, has just been granted a gaming services licence for operators offering their services directly to players, issued by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA).

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Over €102,000 embezzled from Fair Play Casino

Julien D.

2 Aug 2026

A Dutch court has ordered a former employee of Fair Play Casino to repay €102,880 following a fraud committed over several years. The man, who worked as a cashier at a Rotterdam branch, was also sentenced to community service and a suspended prison sentence.

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The Netherlands is reviewing online gambling licences

Julien D.

31 Jul 2026

The first licences issued when the gambling market in the Netherlands opened in 2021 are due to expire on 30 September 2026. The operators concerned must submit a new application and undergo a fresh assessment by the Kansspelautoriteit. Consumers are expected to learn of the regulator’s decision in mid-September.

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