In 2024, the European gambling market reached a record 123.4 billion euros, driven by the growth of online gambling, which now accounts for 39% of the total.
Germany’s Federal Administrative Court (BVerwG) has ruled that the German Gaming Regulator (GGL) cannot require Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block illegal gambling sites via IP blocking, considering them to be mere technical intermediaries. This decision limits the GGL’s means of action, which will have to continue to target the hosts of these sites rather than the ISPs.
The football world has been rocked by yet another match-fixing scandal, this time involving Lucas Paquetá, a Brazilian midfielder who plays for West Ham United.
The iGaming industry is booming, offering gamers around the world immersive online experiences. However, with this growth comes major challenges, not least advertising fraud.
GAMING1, a major player in the development of dice games in Belgium, decided a few days ago to remove access to its dice games from Class 2 casino operators.
Since October 2024, the Netherlands has seen a steady increase in traffic to illegal gambling sites. The cause? The deposit limits imposed since 1 October 2024 by the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa).
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, recently concluded an investigation into the sports betting website Analyse Master.
In the Netherlands, the debate over the legal age for gambling is gaining momentum. Currently set at 21, this minimum age is being questioned by a number of experts and organisations, who believe that it does not adequately protect young adults from the risks of addiction.
On 4 March 2025, the UK Gambling Commission fined AG Communications, trading as Aspire Global, £1.4 million for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings.
The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) recently imposed a record €800,000 fine on SPS Betting, operator of the Unibet.fr website, for serious breaches of the self-exclusion system designed to protect vulnerable players.
The online gaming sector is about to undergo a major transformation. From 1 May 2025, the Law of 7 May 2024 will come into force, bringing significant changes to eGames services.
In an increasingly connected world, the digital security of educational institutions is being put to the test. Recently, the website of KOG School (Katholiek Onderwijs Geraardsbergen) fell victim to a cyberattack.
Belgium is preparing for a major transformation in the gambling sector with the amendment of the law on the EPIS (Excluded Persons Information System).
Since 1 October 2024, the Belgian Financial Intelligence Processing Unit (CTIF-CFI) has been using a new online reporting application, goAML, which is now the sole communication tool between CTIF and reporting entities.
In recent years, the online gaming landscape has been marked by an alarming increase in fraudulent platforms. These sites, often carbon copies of reputable online casinos such as Napoleon Sports & Casino, Bet365 or Bwin, manage to climb to the top of search engine results, deceiving many players.
France’s gaming sector continues to surprise with its resilience and ability to innovate. In 2024, market leader Française des Jeux (FDJ) reported impressive results, confirming solid growth despite an increasingly restrictive tax environment.
