Author: Julien D.

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

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.

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Study: Why does illegal gambling still attract players?

Julien D.

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.

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Holland Casino revamps poker environment and gives players more control

Julien D.

22 Sep 2025

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

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Huge fine for Lottomart: shocking failures exposed

Julien D.

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).

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Fair Play Casino dealt a heavy blow by court

Julien D.

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 D.

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

Julien D.

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 D.

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.

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Official website gokhulp.be directs visitors to illegal gambling sites

Julien D.

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 D.

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.

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Germany’s gambling laws in limbo

Julien D.

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.

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Finland: influencers threatened with €30,000 fines

Julien D.

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.

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

Julien D.

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 D.

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 D.

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.

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Frank Kruit reveals how fraudsters mimic legal online casinos

Julien D.

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 D.

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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