Author: Julien

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The Trimbos Institute warns of the extent of the damage caused by gambling

15 Sep 2025

The Trimbos Institute, a Dutch research centre for mental health and addiction, has just published a new infographic on a sensitive subject: the damage caused by gambling. The aim is to highlight the sometimes irreversible consequences of gambling on individuals, their loved ones and society as a whole.

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More than €1 million in VAT denied to Circus by the Dutch government

Julien

12 Sep 2025

The legal battle between online casino Circus.nl and the Belastingdienst, the Dutch tax authority, has ended in a ruling against the casino. At the heart of the dispute is the issue of VAT on gaming platform services.

Economy

Official website gokhulp.be directs visitors to illegal gambling sites

Julien

10 Sep 2025

Visitors to the Belgian website gokhulp.be, which provides help with gambling problems, unexpectedly ended up on an external page full of advertisements for illegal French online casinos. The link was at the bottom of the website, next to the reference to French-language help.

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Rural tribes oppose AB 831 in California

Julien

9 Sep 2025

California is the scene of an unprecedented political and cultural confrontation. Four tribes from the north of the state gathered in front of the Capitol in Sacramento on 8 September to protest against AB 831. The bill, which aims to ban online gambling linked to sweepstakes promotions, could disrupt a sector estimated to generate more than a billion dollars in annual revenue.

Legislation

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Germany’s gambling laws in limbo

Julien

8 Sep 2025

The future of hundreds of disputes relating to gambling losses in Germany remains uncertain. On 5 September, an opinion delivered by the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) recognised the validity of certain actions against online gambling operators, but did not settle the central question: the compatibility of the German gambling treaty with EU law.

Legislation

Finland: influencers threatened with €30,000 fines

Julien

7 Sep 2025

Finland is shaking up the world of social networks this week: two influencers could be fined up to €30,000 each for promoting unauthorised gambling sites.

Legislation

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Golden Palace Comédie Centrale: a new lease of life in Charleroi

Julien

6 Sep 2025

In Charleroi, the Golden Palace Comédie Centrale is back in action with a bang. After a seven-week summer break to carry out modernisation work, the establishment reopened its doors at the end of August in a revamped, warmer and more welcoming décor.

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The future of online casinos in Germany: a revolution?

Julien

4 Sep 2025

The online casino industry in Germany is undergoing a major transformation, shaped by strict regulation and the rapid adoption of new technologies. Mark Seibert, founder and editor-in-chief of OnlineCasinosDeutschland.com, offers an informed perspective on current trends and future developments in this dynamic sector.

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Brussels under pressure from European lotteries

Julien

2 Sep 2025

In the corridors of the European Commission, the major national lotteries, grouped under influential banners such as the European Lotteries Association (EL), are waging a strategic offensive to influence the sector’s regulatory future. Their objective? To preserve a model that feeds public coffers while distinguishing itself from private operators deemed to be out of control.

Legislation

Frank Kruit reveals how fraudsters mimic legal online casinos

Julien

30 Aug 2025

In the world of online casinos, visibility is everything. But what happens when that visibility is hijacked by malicious actors? Frank Kruit, an expert in SEO and affiliation in the gambling sector, has observed a worrying increase in fraudulent practices aimed at impersonating legal casinos.

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Eurojackpot in Norway: Human error or system failure?

Julien

28 Aug 2025

On June 27, 2025, several thousand Norwegians received a message: “You have won the Eurojackpot!” Some thought of a house, others of a vacation or paying off debts. A collective euphoria, born from a simple text message or notification. And yet, this dream collapsed the following Monday: everything was false.

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In Bagnères-de-Luchon, the casino remains controversial

Julien

26 Aug 2025

Luchon will not have its casino in 2025. The city council’s decision, made in early July, left a feeling of unfinished business: 10 votes against, 9 in favour. This close result put the planned contract with the Golden Palace group on hold. Although Mayor Éric Azémar has already promised to revisit the issue at the end of August, confidence in the project’s viability remains fragile.

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What you didn’t know about Andrew Tate: Former kickboxer, millionaire… and casino boss?

Julien

24 Aug 2025

Andrew Tate evokes strong reactions in many people. Some admire him, others criticise him fiercely. He became famous as a world kickboxing champion and later as an internet phenomenon with millions of followers. But behind that tough online persona lies a less discussed side: his ties to the gambling industry.

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Rabocse and Solid Software banned from the Swedish gaming market

Julien

22 Aug 2025

On 18 August 2025, Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gaming regulator, took regulatory action and formally banned two foreign providers: Rabocse SRL and Solid Software Solutions SRL. Their offence? Offering their products in Sweden without the required licence – a direct violation of consumer protection laws.

Legislation

Greece cracks down on fraudulent websites

Julien

21 Aug 2025

Greece has launched a major offensive against the black market in gambling, which is accused of depriving the state of billions of euros and threatening public health. Through digital surveillance, crackdowns on clandestine networks and prevention campaigns, Athens intends to turn this fight into a European model.

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KVA warns: massive leak of personal data in illegal casinos

Julien

20 Aug 2025

A study recently published by the KVA sounds the alarm. Despite the protective measures put in place by the local regulatory authority (Ksa), Dutch players are being targeted by offshore operators. What’s more, their personal data is circulating unchecked in an unregulated digital black market.

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Former lawyer Antti Koivula dives into the gambling industry: “This is my mission”

Julien

18 Aug 2025

Antti Koivula is no stranger to the gambling industry. He has frequently been interviewed on Gambling Club, where he voiced his sharp opinions on regulation, innovation, and market access. Now, he is making a remarkable career move. Koivula is leaving law and joining Hippos ATG Oy as Chief Compliance Officer.

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