Gambling addiction is a global problem that affects millions of people. To address this, Amsterdam recently launched an innovative pilot project: the Steunpunt Gokschade (Gambling Harm Support Centre).
For several years, Janshen-Hahnrats Group, the parent company of the famous Fair Play Casino chain, has been facing a financial crisis of rare intensity.
SK Beveren, a football club playing in the Belgian Challenger Pro League, has made a historic decision that is already making headlines.
The Belgian football scene is in turmoil as new rules aimed at limiting gambling advertising come into force.
In Ireland, a crucial step has just been taken in the protection of vulnerable gamblers. Allied Irish Bank (AIB) and EBS, two of the country’s largest financial institutions, have announced the introduction of a voluntary block on bank card transactions related to gambling.
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched an in-depth investigation into Evolution Malta Limited, a major player in the online gaming sector.
The tax levied on operators for so-called automatic recreation devices such as slot machines or bingo, for example, will be raised again.
While the majority of EU Member States have adopted multiple licensing systems for online gambling, Austria remains one of the few countries to maintain a monopoly.
A striking difference in gambling tax revenues between Italy and Germany raises questions about the efficiency of regulation and lost potential.
Unibet has been fined €400,000 by the Ksa. The penalty follows breaches relating to authorised access to players on the Cruks self-exclusion register.
Since the legalization of online gambling in the Netherlands in 2021, the warning signs have been multiplying.
Online gambling in Spain is booming. In the third quarter of 2023, online gambling revenues increased by 14.4% compared to last year.
LeoVegas Group, one of the biggest names in online gambling, has joined the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA).
Swedish ATG conducted research showing that traffic to unlicensed gambling sites has increased tenfold since 2019.
The Gambling Authority in the Netherlands is launching a new campaign to make young adults aware of the dangers of gambling.
