The Netherlands is working on stricter gambling advertising laws. But who will remain visible once commercial operators disappear?
The traditional sick day seems to be slowly disappearing. This is according to new research by iGaming.com involving 4,000 remote workers in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Spain. The study was carried out within the iGaming sector, where remote working is now the rule rather than the exception.
The debate over gambling advertising is becoming increasingly heated. Whereas a few years ago policymakers were mainly discussing the amount of advertising that should be permitted, the focus is now shifting to a more fundamental question: should gambling advertising be banned altogether?
During Gaming in Holland in Amsterdam, one presentation attracted a great deal of attention. Not that of a regulator or the CEO of a major provider, but that of Josh Hodgson, COO of H2 Gambling Capital.
The debate on gambling advertising is becoming increasingly heated. Whereas a few years ago the debate focused mainly on channelling and consumer protection, attention is now shifting more and more towards the impact of advertising on public health.
At the Gaming in Holland trade show in Amsterdam, Dr Andreas Ditsche spoke very positively about his experience in Canada. The German-born entrepreneur, investor, professor and CEO of the iGaming.com group observed an approach there which, in his view, differs significantly from what is happening in many European countries.
Online casinos have become one of the most popular forms of online entertainment in recent years. This industry combines the latest technological advances with secure methods for conducting online transactions. But how do online casino games actually work? Can we be sure that the systems are truly fair?
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A player sends a message to customer support in the middle of the night. He says he has lost everything. Moments later, photos of pills, a rope, or a knife follow. On the other side of the screen sits a young employee, often without psychological training.
While Belgium continues to tighten its gambling regulations, the effectiveness of its current policy remains open to debate. Faced with increasingly heavy restrictions, a growing share of Belgian players is now turning toward the illegal market.
The next World Cup will be bigger than ever. More matches, more countries and thousands of additional live betting opportunities are putting the sector under enormous pressure. According to Simon Noy, artificial intelligence will determine which sportsbooks succeed and which fall behind.
The online gambling world is changing faster than ever. Behind the scenes, pressure is mounting on casinos, affiliates, regulators, and players. Illegal providers are gaining ground. New laws are piling up. At the same time, the sector is trying to reinvent itself.
Slot machines never really stop these days. Lights flash constantly, sounds follow one another in rapid succession, and new bonus rounds appear within seconds. As a result, many players lose track of time as soon as the reels start spinning.
The Dutch online gambling market is under pressure. Stricter rules, higher taxes, and political discussions regarding a total advertising ban are creating major uncertainty. At the same time, illegal providers are gaining ground through Google and aggressive SEO techniques.
Online gambling is growing rapidly in Belgium. More players are betting on football, opening casino apps and playing online slots late into the night. At the same time, concerns about gambling addiction and risky gambling behaviour are also on the rise.
Belgian players are now much more discerning when it comes to online casinos. Trust, speed and legality have become more important than eye-catching promotions or flashy bonuses. That is why more and more players are comparing platforms such as PepperMill Casino before opening an account.
Crypto gambling is growing rapidly online. More and more casino platforms are accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum and other digital currencies for betting and casino games. For many players, the speed and anonymity are immediately appealing.
