AFJEL-IN France 2025 report: The online gambling economy
Long perceived as mere digital entertainment, online gambling is now emerging as a key player in the French economy. The…
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Playtech exposed: industrial espionage against Evolution
On 21 October 2025, the rumour became a scandal: British giant Playtech Plc (via its subsidiary) was allegedly behind a…
Annual report 2024: a challenging year for the GC
2024 was a difficult year for the Belgian Gaming Commission (GC). Between poorly coordinated legislative reforms, a staffing crisis and…
The Ksa partially refunds casinos’ COVID taxes
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many casinos in the Netherlands were closed for health reasons. However, several operators were taxed by…
Online gambling: Austria considers multiple licences
For several months now, a wind of reform has been blowing across Austria's gambling monopoly. Until now, the online market…
Svenska Spel vs BOS: the war over the rules of the game
While Svenska Spel, the incumbent public operator, is calling for tougher rules to provide a better framework for the sector,…
Maarten Haijer calls for a common vision for gambling
While the European online gambling market is experiencing sustained growth, regulatory fragmentation between Member States is a growing concern for…
BAGO welcomes emerging European standards
The recent announcement that the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) has adopted the first indicators of risky gambling behaviour marks…
Open banking to regulate online gambling
In the Netherlands, a groundbreaking project could radically change the way online gamblers deposit money. The government plans to introduce…
Swedish Gambling Act: end of legal loopholes in 2027?
In the midst of a spring 2025 marked by promises of reform, Sweden is preparing to make sweeping changes to…
Stagnant revenues, Bet-at-home sounds the alarm
German online betting group Bet-at-home is going through a period of turbulence. With revenues stagnating in the first half of…
Entain shakes up sports betting with new options
The Entain group, an international heavyweight in online betting, has just taken another step forward in its innovation strategy. New…
GGL: 11 illegal operators for 1 legal
In Germany, the regulation of online sports betting is struggling to establish itself. A recent survey reveals that the vast…
Why Evolution’s share price is falling despite its profits
Evolution AB, the world leader in live casino games and a Stockholm-listed supplier, remains one of the most profitable companies…
Swedish market resilient despite abolition of physical casinos
At the turn of summer 2025, a breath of fresh air is sweeping across the Swedish gambling landscape. For the…
The paradoxical growth of the Belgian gambling market
Gambling in Belgium is enjoying surprising growth. While the country has banned all advertising and tightened its regulatory rules, the…
Holland Casino vulnerable despite sales
On the face of it, the first half of 2025 looked promising for Holland Casino: visits to its land-based establishments…