Holland Casino, the Dutch provider and part of the government, will respond in its own unique way to absorb the increase in gambling tax.
In Indonesia, the government has taken measures to combat illegal gambling providers.
Bingoal was previously fined €400,000 for sending advertising emails to young adults, they appealed against this but were still sentenced in default to pay the full amount.
From the new year, it will be much more difficult for Belgian sports clubs to earn money through gambling companies.
Since the legalization of online casinos, the debate over player protection has remained heated. Journalist Jeroen van Bergeijk, known for his immersive investigations, decided to delve into this controversial world to assess whether the “zorgplicht” (duty of care) imposed by Dutch law is respected.
Didier Reynders, former European Commissioner and for many years an important political player in Belgium, is once again under scrutiny.
The UK government is planning to introduce a statutory levy on gambling companies. The aim is to raise around £100 million (around €116 million) a year.
Veikkaus, the gambling company with a monopoly in Finland, received a stern warning from the gambling authority last week.
Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs has imposed nearly €65.4 million in fines for gambling law violations in the first half of 2024, the company said in a statement on November 18.
Nicolò Fagioli, midfielder for Juventus and the Italian national team, has shared his most personal story to date.
The Gaming Commission (GC), in association with the “Federale Minuut”, has launched a new video dedicated to the EPIS system.
In Lithuania, gambling advertising is over. Parliament recently voted overwhelmingly in favour of a ban on gambling advertisements, which will come into effect from July next year.
In Belgium, there are some specific rules for gambling winnings tax. This may sound complicated, but it basically means that you can usually collect your winnings tax-free – as long as you play through the official channels.
