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ANJ equips clubs to raise awareness of betting

The National Gaming Authority (ANJ), well known for its vigilance against betting abuses, is preparing to show its commitment to amateur sports. In August 2025, it announced an original partnership: to sponsor fourteen amateur clubs during the 2025/2026 season, in order to raise long-term awareness of the dangers of sports betting.

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Gambling reform on hold after Minister Struycken’s resignation

On 22 August 2025, Teun Struycken, Secretary of State for Legal Protection, announced his resignation. This decision comes amid an already tense political climate, following the collapse of the coalition government in June and the announcement of early elections in October.

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Zandvoort F1 Grand Prix: end of gambling ads

The 2025 edition of the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort marks a major break in the recent history of Formula 1. For the first time, no team will be allowed to display the logo of a gambling operator, whether local or foreign. This is a strong decision imposed by the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, which aims to put an end to the growing visibility of sports betting at popular events.

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Beyond the Bet, a new beginning for Arne Nilis

7 February 2016 remains a date etched in Arne Nilis’ memory. On that day, the former Belgian footballer decided to turn his back on gambling. For years, gambling had taken over his life, dictating his daily routine and undermining his relationships. Quitting was not only a personal liberation: it became his life’s mission.

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British horse racing goes on strike: no races on 10 September!

On 10 September 2025, no horses will be racing on British tracks. This radical decision marks an unprecedented turning point for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which has called a strike to protest against a tax reform that threatens the future of the sport. The racecourses at Carlisle, Kempton Park, Lingfield Park and Uttoxeter will be empty. Such action, unusual for a sector accustomed to organising races 363 days a year, illustrates the seriousness of the situation.

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Gambling surveys: the mystery of contradictory figures

For more than twenty years, estimates of the number of gamblers and people affected by gambling-related harm have varied greatly depending on the method used to collect them. On the one hand, face-to-face surveys such as the Health Survey for England (HSE) have long reported low rates. On the other hand, online or self-administered surveys, such as the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB), show much higher figures.

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Betting on the weather: innovation or abuse?

Imagine being able to bet not on the outcome of a match, but on the weather: rain, snow, hail or extreme temperatures. That’s exactly what’s happening, and more frequently than you might think.

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69 integrity alerts in Q2 2025: the betting market is cracking

Behind the scenes of the sports betting industry, a growing number of integrity alerts are attracting attention. According to a recent report by the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), the second quarter of 2025 marks a notable increase in suspected manipulation in European betting markets.

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FIFA bans gambling advertising for referees

FIFA is tightening its rules against gambling-related advertising in refereeing, now prohibiting the presence of betting company logos on referees’ uniforms and key areas, in order to preserve the integrity and impartiality of global football.

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Illegal betting: TonyBet under fire

On 12 August 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, issued a stern warning to TonyBet. The reason? The operator, despite holding a licence in the Netherlands, offered its customers bets that are considered illegal under Dutch law.

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France cracks down on match-fixing with new law

In France, match-fixing (the manipulation of results for profit) has long been seen as a marginal problem. But this ambiguity is about to disappear: since June 2025, this practice has been treated as organised crime, on a par with drug trafficking and human trafficking.

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Genius Sports becomes official supplier to Serie A

Serie A enters a new digital era. Genius Sports, the global sports data giant, has just signed an exclusive agreement with Lega Serie A, granting it the rights to distribute official data and live video streams for all major Italian competitions until 2029.

Economy

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Lucas Paquetá cleared: the truth behind a year of suspicion

Falsely accused of match-fixing, Lucas Paquetá has just been definitively cleared by the Football Association.

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Michael Jordan, king of the courts… and the casinos

Michael Jordan is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in world sport. An NBA icon, six-time champion, two-time Olympic champion, and a living legend. Yet behind this dazzling image lies a dark side: an intense, even uncontrollable passion for gambling. But how far did this obsession go? And did it play a role in his mysterious disappearance from the NBA in 1993?

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United Kingdom: 643,000 betting accounts restricted in 2024

In 2024, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) revealed that 4.31% of active betting accounts (643,779 accounts out of nearly 15 million) had been subject to commercial restrictions. These actions ranged from betting limits to outright closure, with no direct link to anti-money laundering or financial vulnerability.

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Who to bet on at the Belgian Grand Prix? The bookmakers’ odds

The legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit is preparing to host another edition of the Belgian Grand Prix, the flagship event on the Formula 1 calendar. With just a few hours to go before the action gets underway, all eyes are not only on the unpredictable weather in the Ardennes, but also on the bookmakers’ odds, which are already shaping up to be a high-tension race.

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New Ksa campaign: Take control of your life

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling authority, is back with a new advertising campaign in its fight against gambling addiction. The aim remains unchanged: to reach out to those who have lost control. But this time, the method is taking a novel twist.

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