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…
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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.…
Gambling in the Netherlands: Debate on new legislation
The Netherlands is considering gradually raising the legal gambling age to better protect young adults and combat the black market.…
1 billion in taxes: the gambling boom in the Netherlands
n 2024, the Netherlands raised a record €1 billion in gambling taxes, mainly thanks to the boom in online gambling…
Football: a worrying dependence on betting
European football is increasingly dependent on sports betting for its funding, with many clubs sponsored by gambling companies. These partnerships…
A first in France: crypto at the JOA Casino
The JOA Casino in Le Tréport, located in Seine-Maritime, has become one of the first gaming establishments in France to…
Online gambling soon to account for 40% of the European market!
In 2024, the European gambling market reached a record 123.4 billion euros, driven by the growth of online gambling, which…
German court invalidates IP blocking of gambling sites
Germany's Federal Administrative Court (BVerwG) has ruled that the German Gaming Regulator (GGL) cannot require Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to…
Lucas Paquetá faces life suspension – What happened?
The football world has been rocked by yet another match-fixing scandal, this time involving Lucas Paquetá, a Brazilian midfielder who…
iGaming advertising: a $100 billion fraud?
The iGaming industry is booming, offering gamers around the world immersive online experiences. However, with this growth comes major challenges,…