You’ve probably seen a movie from the James Bond franchise. What’s striking is that a casino is a regular setting. Why is this? Where did the inspiration come from?
It was a remarkable scene at Jaarsbeursplein in Utrecht when the Staatsloterij launched a campaign using a giant advertising fish (known from their logo) to promote the draw on October 10, 2025. However, the municipality of Utrecht reacted with dismay to this scene due to the increase in gambling addiction.
Andy Greenberg, a journalist for the American magazine WIRED (focusing on topics such as technology, culture, economics and politics), together with a security researcher, took the initiative to demonstrate that cheating at the poker table can be made possible by hacking automatic shuffle machines.
The European Court of Justice has ruled that the European Commission did not perform its duties optimally in a long-running case concerning the Dutch gambling monopoly. Their ruling is that the European Commission must therefore re-examine its investigation.
When something remarkable happens, you quickly go viral on social media. That’s what happened to this man who decided to demolish a slot machine in Atlanta, Georgia.
On september 18, 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit met with the VVCS (Vereniging van contractspelers) to discuss the risks of gambling and match-fixing in football.
In the fight against illegal online casinos, VNLOK believes it’s important to inform the public about reports received by Meld Vals Spel. They also believe politicians should be aware of how illegal casinos operate in the Dutch market.
Feite Hofman contributes a column to the Dutch website CasinoNieuws, sharing his experiences as a former gambling addict. He offers his opinions and perspectives on various topics.
A new form of illegal gambling advertising has surfaced on social media. The Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) has reported that players are being lured into Telegram groups with thousands of members and referred to illegal gambling providers in these groups.
Optdeck service Limited, the company behind Unibet, has been issued an enforcement order with a conditional penalty of up to 450 000 euros.
The Admiralty Days in Dokkum are eagerly anticipated every year, and not just in the Dokkum area. This fantastic family festival with numerous activities on and around the water attracts countless visitors every year. The festivities last four days and mobilize numerous volunteers.
This Dutch casino is part of the Janshen-Hahnraths Group which operates and manages amusement centers and casinos throughout the Netherlands.
In the Netherlands, it’s very popular for lotteries to support various charities. Think of the Postcode Loterij and the Vriendenloterij. Lotteries Lot of Happiness and Care-a-Lot, also known for their commitment to charities, have now decided to join forces and merge under the name Lot of Happiness.
A 22-year-old man from the Netherlands was sentenced to twelve weeks in prison, three of which were suspended.
The Kansspelautoriteit is entering a remarkable partnership with the Kerkrade-based Football Club Roda JC. Roda JC plays in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie, the second-highest division in Dutch Football.
The increase in the tax rate in the Netherlands is resulting in a decrease in revenue from gambling tax. This was confirmed by the Kansspelautoriteit.
Raymond Aronds (chairman of SLICKS) criticized the current use of Cruks on the radio program “Geld of je leven”. Aronds directed his criticism indirectly at politicians, as they are responsible for how this register functions.
