Holland Casino and Nederlandse Loterij: the State retains control
On 14 May 2025, the Dutch government announced that it would not proceed with the privatisation of Nederlandse Loterij and…
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KSA imposes limits on AI chatbots
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, recently issued new guidelines on the use of chatbots and AI (artificial intelligence)…
Trump’s tariffs put $200 million Wynn project on hold
Wynn Resorts has postponed the planned renovation of its Encore tower in Las Vegas. The $200 million project was due…
Evolution withdraws from the black market, but at what price?
After years of dazzling growth, Swedish online gaming giant Evolution is making a major strategic shift: gradually withdrawing from unregulated…
Increased vigilance regarding the resale of slot machines
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, has recently stepped up its surveillance of the resale of second-hand slot machines.…
Chestoption: illegal offer stopped
On 29 April 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, announced that it had imposed a fine on Chestoption…
United Kingdom: A single tax for all online gambling
The United Kingdom is planning to merge the three current taxes on online gambling into a single Remote Betting &…
Ksa and DSA: Vital cooperation against illegal gambling
On 24 April 2025, the Ksa signed a memorandum of cooperation with 11 other Dutch regulators as part of the…
Playing at an online casino in Belgium: what’s changing on 1 May 2025
From 1 May 2025, Belgian players will have to verify their identity before they can deposit money or play at…
Black market: a threat to the UK
The black market in UK gambling is growing at an alarming rate, with around £4.3 billion wagered each year on…
Unibet shaken in the Netherlands
Unibet, a major online gaming operator, has seen its turnover in the Netherlands fall by 41% in the first quarter…
734,000 fine for gross negligence
The Kansspelautoriteit, the Dutch gambling regulator, has fined an online gaming operator €734,000 for a serious breach of its duty…
Di María and McKennie involved in gambling scandal
An investigation in Italy has revealed an illegal betting ring involving several football players, including Ángel Di María and Weston…
Malta and Germany clash over gambling
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is examining a case between a German player and Lottoland, an…
Match-fixing : Armando Izzo cleared
Armando Izzo, a defender with Italian club Monza, was acquitted on appeal on 10 April 2025, after more than ten…
Flutter completes acquisition of Snaitech for €2.3 billion
Flutter Entertainment has completed the acquisition of Snaitech for €2.3 billion after obtaining all the necessary regulatory approvals. This strategic…
Illegal gambling: EU takes action with ProtectEU strategy
The ECA fully supports the European Union's ProtectEU strategy, which aims to strengthen security against threats such as illegal gambling.…