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.
On 9 September 2025, Tipico Group finalised the acquisition of ATLAS Group GmbH, the parent company of ADMIRAL Austria, from NOVOMATIC AG. This acquisition, which was formalised in a transaction that was widely commented on in the gaming industry, marks a strategic turning point for both companies, each of which is now following a clear but different path.
In The Hague, European gambling regulators took a new step forward in the fight against gambling addiction and the illegal gambling market. Gathered for the first Player Protection Conference 2025, sixteen countries, researchers and public health experts discussed a major issue: how to effectively protect gamblers, particularly young people, in the face of an increasingly accessible and globalised offer.
When the NFL announces its first regular season match in Spain on 16 November 2025 at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, it is not doing so alone. Alongside it, Bwin, via its parent company Entain, has become the NFL’s official sports betting partner in Spain.
Swedish online gaming giant Evolution AB is once again at the centre of a storm. Confidential recordings suggest that its games reached banned markets such as Iran, Syria and Sudan, despite international sanctions. The company denies any responsibility, but the controversy has already led to a sharp fall in its share price and raised questions about its control mechanisms.
According to a study published in September 2025, children and adolescents are exposed to gambling-related content at an unprecedented level.
RWDM Brussels and Golden Palace News have just confirmed the extension of their partnership for the next three seasons. It’s an announcement that goes beyond the sporting dimension: it illustrates the shared desire of both parties to strengthen their ties with Brussels and its inhabitants.
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.
