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777.nl and Circus.nl are launching a partnership to tackle affiliate marketing

It’s all about control, rules and trust. 777.nl and Circus.nl are taking a new step and actively seeking help to better monitor their marketing. The two online gambling providers are launching a partnership with the Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliatesto gain a clearer picture of the risks associated with affiliate marketing.

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“Gambling watchdog takes action” – new rules for gambling advertising are becoming stricter

The rules are being tightened once again. The Netherlands Kansspelautoriteit is introducing new guidelines that explain exactly what is and isn’t permitted in online gambling advertising. The message is clear: providers must be more vigilant and avoid risks, particularly when it comes to vulnerable players.

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Former owners of Oranje Casino lose multi-million-euro case

It is a heavy blow after years of litigation. The former owners of Oranje Casino and Kroon Casino have also lost their appeal. And see their multi-million-euro claim definitively dismissed. The Court of Appeal in The Hague, the Netherlands, has upheld the earlier ruling. And has once again ruled in favour of the Dutch state.

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“Fined and gone in a flash” – Qbet case highlights problem for Belgian Gaming Commission

It looks like a flight. Barely a day after a record fine of nearly €25 million, the parent company behind the gambling site Qbet has vanished from Curaçao. The news once again exposes a painful problem: online casinos can relocate at lightning speed, whilst enforcement lags behind. For Belgium, too, this is a familiar and frustrating story.

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Study: younger men more susceptible to gambling adverts

Seeing an advert and starting to gamble straight away. For many people, it ends there, but for vulnerable gamblers, that moment can be decisive. A major German study involving nearly 4,800 gamblers shows that gambling adverts primarily influence people who are already at risk.

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Interpol: “Illegal gambling is digital heroin” – a warning that also affects Belgium

Interpol bluntly labels illegal online casinos as “digital heroin”. Offshore platforms such as 22Bet and WinBay are rapidly conquering the European market through surreptitious advertising by reality stars, an aggressive model without age checks that is also forcing the Belgian Gaming Commission (GC) to implement stricter blocks.

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Player wins 3.9 bitcoin on roulette but gets nothing: scandal around crypto-casino Stake

Crypto-casino Stake refuses to pay out a live roulette win of over €324,000 and accuses the player of manipulation.

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€24 million fine for illegal casino: regulators left empty-handed

The Dutch Gaming Authority has slapped illegal casino Qbet with a historic €24 million fine. A purely symbolic punishment: just like in Belgium, regulators are completely powerless to actually collect this money from offshore gambling sites.

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Investigation reveals: fake website Becasinobe sends Belgian players to illegal casino

The illegal website Becasinobe.com misuses the name of the recognized Belgian brand BeCasino to lure players into a trap. An exclusive investigation by Gambling Club shows how this fake site redirects visitors via misleading links to MasterPlay, an offshore casino without any license.

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Ksa reveals: “Belgian online casino had to stop offering in the Netherlands”

The Dutch Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has released documents concerning the early years of online gambling enforcement following a recent Woo request.

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‘From slot machines to dice games’ – Napoleon Casino surprises with exclusive games

Online gambling in Belgium is changing rapidly. Players want speed, trust and, above all, plenty of choice. Napoleon Casino and Sports aims to make a difference in precisely these areas with a wide range of games, fast payouts and new features for sports betting.

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Prediction markets challenge bookmakers: will this change the future of betting?

The sports betting model is under pressure. For years, bookmakers determined the rules, the odds and ultimately the profits. Now, an alternative is emerging that is turning the game upside down: prediction markets. Instead of placing a traditional bet, players purchase a contract that rises or falls in value depending on what happens.

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‘A new chance every day’ – Napoleon Games offers spins with cash and rewards

A simple spin of the wheel, but with real value. Napoleon Games gives every registered player a chance to win prizes every day with the new daily spin. From free game credits to cash bonuses and even tickets to sporting events or concerts.

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‘Many casino reviews miss the mark’ – testers sound the alarm about affiliates

Many casino reviews are similar. The same promises, the same bonuses and the same safe phrases. But behind those glossy texts, there is often a different story. According to testers in the iGaming sector, poorly checked affiliate content can actually mislead players.

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Betano celebrates one year in Belgium with a €30,000 anniversary promotion

One year after its launch in Belgium, Betano is celebrating its first milestone. The platform is offering a €30,000 promotion in the casino section. For three weeks, €10,000 will be distributed each week on selected games.

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X restricts global gambling advertising: does Belgium remain out of range?

The playing field is changing in one fell swoop. X (formerly Twitter. Ed.), is closing the door on gambling advertising, unless countries explicitly give permission and advertisers get a green light in advance. For operators and affiliates, this means: no more gray areas, but strict control. But Belgium seems to remain unaffected.

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Clerk steals 93,000 euros in lottery tickets – Belgian police lose crucial evidence

Almost 93,000 euros worth of Lotto and Euromillions tickets disappeared from a gas station in Zutendaal. The store clerk initially confessed, paid back 3,000 euros, but is now asking for an acquittal. Not because of new evidence, but because the police lost the hard drive containing the camera footage.

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