You would think a school website is safe. Yet gambling adverts suddenly pop up. Illegal casinos use hackers to hide their ads on ordinary websites. And no one notices, until it is too late.
The Dutch authorities, via the Ksa, have warned newspapers about the illegal promotion of unauthorised gambling sites. Following an in-depth investigation, several media outlets have been singled out for carrying advertisements or links to unregistered platforms, putting gamblers at risk.
Since the regulation of the Dutch online gaming market in 2021, licensed operators have had to comply with strict rules. However, unauthorised platforms continue to attract Dutch players with promises of quick winnings. This is particularly true of Lalabet, an online gaming platform based in Costa Rica and operating for Dutch players without a legal licence.
In the shadow of legal casinos and large gaming halls, a worrying phenomenon is growing in Oakland, California: illegal casinos set up in RVs. This booming illegal market often escapes the attention of the authorities.
With more than a decade of experience in the iGaming industry, Henk Wolff has gained extensive knowledge. He has successfully supported online casinos in their go-to-market strategy with a focus on retention marketing and has been active in the B2B sector, both as an affiliate and platform owner.
Texas Hold’em is without doubt the most popular poker variant in the world. Whether in casinos, at international tournaments or on online poker platforms, this game has won over millions of players thanks to its perfect balance between strategy and chance.
Eric Konings has taken a new step in his career. From 1 March, he has left NOGA and is now working at VNLOK. He will continue to do what he does best: influence the gambling industry as a senior policy advisor.
Ireland has just taken a decisive step in the regulation of its gambling market. With the entry into force of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), a supervisory body with expanded powers, the country is stepping up its fight against the risks associated with betting and gambling.
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, has recently stepped up its efforts to combat illegal gambling and associated subversive crime.
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), has fined Sarah Eternal S.R.L. €900,000 for illegally offering online gambling to Dutch players via its Casino Sky website.
On 27 February, a joint operation by the Peelland Interventieteam (PIT), the municipality of Helmond, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, Ksa) and the Dutch police uncovered illegal gambling activities in a café in Helmond.
New Belgian regulations banning gambling advertising have led cycling teams to adapt their jerseys. The Unibet Tietema Rockets team has replaced the Unibet logo with ‘Follow Your Heart’, an initiative to raise awareness of heart health.
The municipality of Knokke-Heist recently announced the appointment of a team of independent experts to oversee the construction of its new casino, a project estimated to cost €110 million.
Since 2021, the Netherlands has legalised online gambling, hoping to regulate the market and protect players. However, increasingly strict regulations have been put in place, including advertising bans, stricter gambling limits and tax hikes.
Baden-Württemberg in Germany has taken a crucial step by legalising online gambling, specifically table games such as blackjack and roulette. This decision marks a turning point for the gambling sector in Germany, following in the footsteps of Bavaria and Schleswig-Holstein.
