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FDJ United held back by the UK and the Netherlands

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

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

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

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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Warning about fake emails from the Gaming Commission

The Gaming Commission is warning the public about a campaign of fraudulent emails currently in circulation. The organisation urges everyone to be extra vigilant and reminds them of the precautions to take.

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Napoleon Games wins the Brussels casino concession

For fifteen years, the casino on Boulevard Anspach was operated by Viage. That period is now drawing to a close. On 18 July 2026, the City of Brussels officially awarded the new licence to ECK NV, the company that operates the Napoleon Games brand. This decision marks the start of a new fifteen-year cycle for Belgium’s most popular casino.

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Netherlands: the courts protect operators

The Dutch Supreme Court has ruled that contracts entered into before 1 October 2021 between players and online gambling operators who did not at the time hold a Dutch licence cannot be annulled on that ground alone. This decision closes the main avenue used by former customers to claim reimbursement of their losses.

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The GC tightens the screws on affiliate sites

The Gaming Commission has now clarified that affiliate advertising for online casinos may only appear on websites primarily dedicated to gambling. Platforms providing sports results, sports data or entertainment are excluded from this interpretation.

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UGent surveys 16- to 17-year-olds about gambling

Researchers from Deakin University and UGent are recruiting 16- to 17-year-olds for a study on the normalization of gambling, particularly in sports and online.

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Supreme Court ruling on online casinos could have major consequences: Belgium is also watching closely

Tomorrow, Friday 3 July 2026 could prove to be a historic day for the Dutch gambling sector. At 10.00 am, the Supreme Court will deliver its ruling in the long-awaited preliminary ruling proceedings concerning online gambling losses incurred prior to the introduction of the Remote Gambling Act (KOA) on 1 October 2021.

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Too many checks for too little risk?

A study published on 25 June 2026 shows that the UK threshold used to trigger financial vulnerability checks in online gambling may affect many players who show no serious signs of harm.

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Illegal gambling: 60 per cent of Belgian traffic targeted

Whilst sports betting is on the rise ahead of the 2026 World Cup, illegal gambling sites are gaining ground in Belgium. According to a study commissioned by a legal operator, these platforms now account for 60 per cent of Belgian players’ traffic.

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€420,000 claimed from Polymarket for a one-day delay

The Kansspelautoriteit is demanding €420,000 from the company behind Polymarket. The regulator believes that the prediction markets platform ceased its activities accessible from the Netherlands too late. Polymarket is contesting this decision and claims to have implemented blocking measures as quickly as possible.

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The Ksa announces concrete results in the fight against illegal gambling

The Kansspelautoriteit claims to have achieved initial results in its fight against illegal online gambling sites. Thanks to cooperation with several industry stakeholders, the Ksa says it has restricted access to certain unauthorised content and limited its visibility to Dutch consumers.

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Betting is not without risk: The GC wants to protect players

With the 2026 Football World Cup approaching, the GC reminds the public that sports betting, which is growing rapidly in Belgium, is not without risk. In a press release dated 10 June 2026, the regulatory authority urges players to exercise caution, insists on the exclusive use of legal sites and highlights the self-exclusion tools available.

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GDPR and Gambling: the ANJ and the CNIL call time on the free-for-all regarding player data

The ANJ and the CNIL have published an ultra-strict GDPR guide that radically transforms the management of player data, with a direct impact on the Belgian market.

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Illegal lotteries: the UK takes a tougher stance

The UK gambling regulator intends to step up its efforts against illegal lotteries, at a time when charitable lotteries are experiencing unprecedented growth in the UK.

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