The NCAA, the historical guardian of the integrity of student competitions, is now considering relaxing its rules to allow student-athletes to bet on professional sports.
On Sunday afternoon in Espoo, Finland, a regular football match in Kolmonen, Finland’s fifth division, suddenly took a bizarre turn. Immediately after the final whistle, the police stormed the pitch during the match between EsPa / Renat and FC Finnkurd. They arrested a Brazilian player from Finnkurd.
You’d think they’d get the message by now, but no. While millions of fans were glued to their telly for the Premier League opening weekend, gambling adverts were flying around everywhere. Shirts, boards, stadium walls, interviews – everything seemed to be about betting.
Imagine: you are 21 years old, playing for a professional club in England, you have worked hard to get there, and then you ruin it all by… betting on football matches. That is exactly what Osmon Foyo, a Dutch footballer who plays for AFC Wimbledon, did. Between October 2023 and March 2025, he placed 252 bets on football matches. And no, that is not allowed.
Belgian football is mobilising to prevent gambling addiction and combat match-fixing. The Pro League, RBFA and BAGO have launched a series of educational sessions, called Integrity Sessions, designed to raise awareness among players, staff and clubs.
The UKGC is facing an explosive case in London’s High Court. Media tycoon Richard Desmond is challenging the award of the national lottery licence to Allwyn, a decision that raises questions of transparency, governance and justice.
The European Union has just approved a groundbreaking standard aimed at detecting risky gambling behaviour. Led by the EGBA and CEN, this initiative marks a major turning point for player protection and the harmonisation of practices across Europe.
The Scientific Research and Data Centre (WODC) has published a study conducted by the Amsterdam UMC on the consequences of excessive gambling. Behind the figures lie the disruption to people’s lives.
In the heart of Verviers, the Circus casino is at loggerheads with the town council. The establishment wants to modernise its sign, but a concrete wall that has been in breach of the law for several years is blocking the project. This municipal decision could well become an example for all town planning offences in the town.
In New York, Times Square was already buzzing with neon lights, crowds and theatre when a proposal appeared that could change everything: a mega casino backed by rapper Jay-Z and his partners. But behind the promised glitz and glamour, there were those who feared that the magic of Broadway would disappear.
Online gambling is experiencing rapid growth in Europe, but with it comes an increased risk of problematic behaviour. For the first time, the European Union is preparing to vote on a common standard to better detect and prevent addiction-related abuses. Behind this initiative led by the EGBA lies the future of responsible gambling.
Since February 2025, a new creation from Random State has been shaking up the world of online gambling: Fish King. Far from a simple draw game, Fish King combines challenge, collection and aesthetics in a virtual fishing world.
The Champions League is back in action this week with some thrilling matches and clashes between the giants of European football. This is an opportunity for fans to follow their favourite clubs and, thanks to Bwin, turn their predictions into exceptional winnings.
Finnish floorball is going through the worst crisis in its history. Public operator Veikkaus has suspended all betting on the sport following the revelation of a vast scandal involving nearly a hundred players and coaches.
The UK is facing a worrying increase in gambling-related problems. According to a recent report by GambleAware, more and more people are seeking specialist help, revealing both greater awareness and a real increase in the damage caused. Behind the figures, entire families are affected, while pressure is mounting to tighten regulations.The UK is facing a worrying increase in gambling-related problems. According to a recent report by GambleAware, more and more people are seeking specialist help, revealing both greater awareness and a real increase in the damage caused. Behind the figures, entire families are affected, while pressure is mounting to tighten regulations.
As online sports betting undergoes rapid change, DraftKings is establishing itself as a key player thanks to its strategy focused on in-play betting and proposition bets. Between strategic acquisitions and technological innovations, the American operator is capturing the attention of bettors and investors alike, revealing a market in the midst of transformation.
Starting on 24 September, RWDM Brussels will offer its supporters a unique experience: Golden Seats. Developed in partnership with Golden Palace News, this initiative offers five lucky fans the chance to experience every home match from a glass platform installed between the dugouts.
