Author: Maxime

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Norwegian regulator investigates Norsk Tipping: Rules broken

15 Oct 2024

Norwegian regulator Lotteritilsynet is investigating whether state-owned gambling company Norsk Tipping has broken the rules. The problem? Some players were unable to block themselves from the gambling app.

Legislation

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Premier League clubs lose millions due to gambling ban

Maxime

13 Oct 2024

A new survey by OLBG in England shows that a whopping 58% of Premier League clubs are worried about major financial losses due to the upcoming ban on gambling companies as shirt sponsors.

Legislation

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The status of gambling advertising and football sponsorship: Potentially a bloodbath for clubs

Maxime

7 Oct 2024

The end of gambling advertising in sports is fast approaching in Belgium. New rules, which the Belgian government has introduced, impose severe restrictions on gambling advertising and sponsorship by gambling companies.

Legislation

Dutch and Belgians increasingly opt for a gambling ban

Maxime

6 Oct 2024

The number of people who voluntarily exclude themselves from gambling continues to grow in both the Netherlands and Belgium. In the Netherlands, more than 81,000 people have now registered in Cruks.

Legislation

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German gambling regulator thanks citizens: help in tackling illegal gambling

Maxime

3 Oct 2024

The German gambling regulator GGL (Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder) has thanked citizens for their efforts in reporting illegal gambling practices.

Legislation

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Gambling tax increase in Belgium faces complications

Maxime

2 Oct 2024

The Flemish government wants to increase the tax on gambling. To be able to do this, Wallonia and Brussels must also agree.

Politics

Operators of bar games claim incorrect figures

Maxime

27 Sep 2024

The Gaming Commission (KSC) in Belgium is receiving criticism after publishing its annual report for 2023. License holders in class C, who operate bar games, are particularly critical.

Economy

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Stabbing at Napoleon Casino Sint-Truiden: One-year prison sentence demanded

Maxime

26 Sep 2024

A violent incident took place at the Napoleon Casino in Sint-Truiden on November 1, 2023. What started as a fight between two groups ended in a stabbing in which a man was seriously injured.

Sensation

Swedish gambling market sees 6% growth in Q2 2024

Maxime

21 Sep 2024

Online gambling is booming in Sweden. The market saw a significant growth of 6.4% in the second quarter of 2024. This means that total revenue for licensed gambling companies amounted to 6.9 billion Swedish kronor which is approximately 602.5 million euros.

Economy

National Lottery sued over its ‘Woohoo’ games

Maxime

19 Sep 2024

The National Lottery and its CEO, Jannie Haek, will have to answer to the courts for their actions concerning their Woohoo games.

Legislation

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Entain surprises with higher online revenue in Q2 2024

Maxime

17 Sep 2024

Entain, a major player in the world of gambling and gaming, has achieved significant growth in online revenue in the second quarter of 2024.

Economy

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Japan goes after illegal online casinos

Maxime

14 Sep 2024

Japanese police have taken the first step in an investigation into foreign gambling sites that target Japanese players.

Legislation

Veikkaus sees millions evaporate in just 6 months

Maxime

8 Sep 2024

Veikkaus is dealing with a sharp decline in its turnover. In its financial report for the first half of 2024 the company reported a 7 percent decline in gross gaming revenue GGR.

Economy

Gambling ads banned for affiliates in Germany

Maxime

6 Sep 2024

Google has announced that it will change its policy on gambling ads in Germany from September 25, 2024.

Legislation

BAGO Responds to changes of Belgian gambling law

Maxime

5 Sep 2024

The BAGO – Belgian Association of Gaming Operators has responded to the introduction of the far-reaching changes to the Van Hecke law.

Legislation

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Marc Coucke’s Grand Show Folie Royale is a success in Knokke

Maxime

11 Aug 2024

The modern revue “Grand Show Folie Royale”, presented at the Grand Casino in Knokke-Heist, was a huge success with the public. Organised by Ben Van den Keybus and supported by Marc Coucke, this production attracted more than 8,000 spectators in just a few weeks.

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Record growth despite deposit limit

Maxime

9 Aug 2024

The Belgian gambling market had an exceptional year in 2023, according to the latest report from the Gaming Commission. Despite the introduction of new regulations aimed at limiting player spending, the sector recorded record growth, exceeding €1.7 billion in gross profits.

Economy