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OpenOverGokken explains gambling in plain language

In the Netherlands, gambling is a growing part of everyday life, but the mechanisms involved, the risks and the means of prevention are often poorly understood. That’s why OpenOverGokken.nl has launched new educational content to explain gambling in simple language, accessible to everyone, without minimising the risks or dramatising the practices.

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The ANJ limits advertising budgets in 2026

The National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has analysed and approved operators’ promotional strategies for 2026. It has imposed new constraints to limit the increase in advertising budgets and reduce the risks associated with overexposure of players.

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Rebranding of the Nederlandse Loterij: new logos for 2026

Since January 1, Nederlandse Loterij has rolled out a new graphic identity for six of its lottery brands, including the famous Staatsloterij and Lotto. This standardization aims to strengthen the link between the games and the parent company, ahead of a historic year of celebrations for the group.

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Pope warns of the scourge of gambling in Italy

The Pope recently spoke out on an issue that goes beyond the purely religious sphere: the dramatic increase in gambling in Italy and its impact on families and communities. His words resonate as a social warning at a time when the economic and human consequences of gambling are attracting the attention of local authorities.

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‘I made my own slot machine’: SlotGPT lets players build slots themselves with AI

It started as an experiment. Now, over 27,000 unique slot machines have already been created. And all by ordinary players. SlotGPT is completely overturning the rules of online gambling.

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Warning: gambling addiction is skyrocketing among young people

Gambling addiction no longer affects only adults of a certain age, but is becoming widespread among young people. As online gambling becomes commonplace, technology makes it accessible at any time, and its promotion expands, the consequences are being felt even in specialised care services.

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Websites hijacked for casino advertising: piracy is rampant

With the new cooperation protocol between the Gaming Commission and DNS Belgium, a strong signal is being sent to providers of illegal gambling sites. Those who promote illegal games of chance with a .be domain can now expect faster detection and immediate consequences.

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National Lottery: a legal framework to be rewritten by 2026

By pointing out legal inconsistencies between private games of chance and certain National Lottery offers, the country’s highest court is now forcing the legislature to review its copy. In this sensitive context, the National Lottery states that it is at the disposal of the competent authorities to contribute to the development of a more coherent, protective and legally sound legal framework.

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GAMBUSE: the project to protect athletes

The GAMBUSE project has just received major funding from the Foundation for Scientific Research in Flanders (FWO), paving the way for largely unexplored research into gambling-related abuse of athletes on digital platforms.

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More than 700 platforms on the GC blacklist

Faced with the proliferation of platforms operating without authorisation, the Gaming Commission is regularly strengthening its regulatory arsenal to protect players. On 11 December 2025, the authority updated its blacklist, adding 19 illegal gambling sites.

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State Secretary Rutte criticizes famous Dutchman for promotion of polymarket

The well-known Dutch entrepreneur Alexander Klöpping cheerfully told in a podcast how he won €8,000 by betting on the elections via Polymarket.

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GGCS: Why European countries are so unequal

This month marks the official publication of the very first version of the Global Gambling Control Scorecard (GGCS). Designed to compare the regulatory frameworks surrounding gambling in 34 European countries, this tool aims to prioritise the prevention of gambling-related harm.

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New York: Three casinos soon to be authorised!

New York is preparing to take a historic step forward in the gambling sector. Three ambitious casino projects are in the running to obtain an official licence, a decision that could transform the state’s economic and urban landscape in the coming years.

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Esports betting: Belgium against the tide

In just a few years, esports has established itself as a truly international spectacle. Stadiums are filling up, audiences are exploding, teams are becoming brands… and now betting is entering the arena. This shift towards the practices of traditional sport arouses as much fascination as vigilance. But what is really happening in our country?

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Namur buzzing for the Circus Poker Series: the full programme

Namur is once again the epicentre of European poker with the third edition of the Circus Poker Series (CPS), now an unmissable event combining intense competition, a variety of formats and ambitious media coverage. Between the return of the highly coveted Main Event, the enthusiasm of international delegations and a film dedicated to champion Romain Ledantec, the 2025 edition promises to be the richest and most immersive ever produced.

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Circus Poker Series: Namur buzzing with excitement

Starting today, the city of Namur is entering a unique period. For fifteen days, it will host Europe’s largest live poker festival, an event capable of transforming everyday life in the Walloon capital. At the Circus Casino Resort, players from all over the world are preparing to compete for a prize pool of over two million euros guaranteed.

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1,000 footballers suspended after gigantic gambling scandal

The Turkish Football Association has provisionally suspended 1,024 players after a large-scale investigation into illegal betting. Well-known names from the top division are also involved.

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