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Jeroen Hairwassers (Fontys) is pursuing research into the prevention of gambling addiction among young adults

Jeroen Hairwassers works as a lecturer-researcher at Fontys and is currently conducting research into how gambling addiction can be prevented among young adults. He has received a PhD grant for his research and will collaborate with the Amsterdam UMC hospital.

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Privatising Dutch Lottery turns out to be an unrealistic plan

State Secretary Tjebbe van Oostenbruggen has stated that privatising the Dutch Lottery is impossible. The planned reforms in the gambling policy would make this plan unfeasible. The government should not sell the Dutch Lottery and then adjust the legislation in a way that undermines the value of the company.

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The origin of the first slot machine

There are times when you wonder about things like: Who actually invented the first slot machine? And what did It look like?

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What is the oldest casino in the world?

Spa is not only known for its race circuit, but also houses the oldest existing casino in Belgium (and even worldwide). For those who want to plan a fun day out, you can discover timeless charm here. The fascinating history of this casino goes all the way back to 1763.

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Holland Casino warned government about gambling tax since 2023

Following a Woo request, the Ministry of Finance in the Netherlands has released part of the communication between the government and Holland Casino regarding payment percentages.

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International prediction market Polymarket grows spectacularly

It’s a fact that prediction market Polymarket is becoming more and more popular where you can speculate on future events such as politics, economics and sports.

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Betsson Group reports an 18% revenue increase in the first quarter

Betsson Group experienced a promising start of the new year, achieving an 18% revenue growth compared to the same quarter last year, with a revenue of 293,7 million euros.

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Sega Sammy becomes new owner of Stakelogic: acquisition officially completed

It’s finally official: the Japanese company has become the new owner of Stakelogic. Sega Sammy is the holding company formed from the merger of Sega Corporation and Sammy Corporation, both of which had already made their mark in the gaming industry. Still, it wasn’t a straightforward process. At one point, Sega Sammy even attempted to terminate the deal in court.

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Research on the influence of crypto casinos: Revenue increased to over 80 billion dollars last year

You can no longer ignore the influence that crypto casinos have. Crypto casinos are online casinos where you can deposit and get paid out in crypto, most often in bitcoins.

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The Dutch Lottery donates 4,8 million euros to the Dutch Football Association to support the growth of amateur football

With a contribution of no less than 4,8 million euros (4 844 775 euros ), the Dutch Lottery supports amateur football so that even more people can find their way to the football field. This donation gives these organizations the opportunity to expand further.

Economy

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Chairman Michel Groothuizen (Ksa) attends political debate on gambling

The Ksa is serious about intensifying the fight against illegal providers. Michel Groothuizen, who has been appointed chairman of the Board of the Kansspelautoriteit since July 1st last year, periodically writes a blog about what’s going on at the workplace. In this way, he illuminates the issue and outlines potential solutions to put an end to these illegal websites, as the number of illegal apps continues to rise.

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The Kansspelautoriteit takes a stand against illegal apps

A more intensive effort is needed to take down illegal apps. The Ksa (Dutch Gambling Authority) is fully committed to eliminating illegal gambling.

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Former UK school website tops Google search results for best casino sites

A former UK school is the victim of a new phenomenon: Parasite SEO with the aim of directing users to offshore gambling platforms that are not included in the country’s self-exclusion system.

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CJEU highlights importance of EU notification procedure in gambling regulation

The CJEU (Court of Justice of the European Union) stands for the highest authority within the European Union regarding the EU law has the task to make sure that it’s been respected and interpreted correctly and uniformly across all the member states.

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Meta suspected of promoting illegal “loot boxes” ads in Belgium

Meta, who is responsible for Facebook and Instagram, has received payments from 172 mobile gaming companies to advertise game features that Belgium considers a form of gambling.

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Ice skating in danger: Lottery sponsoring halved due to tax increase!

Possible increase in Gambling Tax (and other Measures) in the Netherlands faces criticism from sports sector.

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National Lottery annual figures remained stable in 2023

In 2022, the National Lottery faced a drop in turnover. In 2023 the situation was reversed but the figures remained stable.

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