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1 Dec 2025

While gambling remains firmly rooted in the daily lives of Britons, a worrying decline in local inspections is undermining the regulation of the land-based sector. Despite the scale of the industry and the risks it entails, many local authorities are neglecting their supervisory obligations.

Legislation

Hoge Raad: a blow to players’ appeals

Julien

1 Dec 2025

The hopes of thousands of Dutch players of recovering their online losses are fading: the Advocate General of the Hoge Raad has just issued an unfavourable opinion on the validity of claims to cancel gambling contracts and claim refunds. In future, case law could well close the door on these massive claims once and for all.

Sensation

Cresus Casino: the underbelly of an illegal giant

1 Dec 2025

Behind the sunny facades of a start-up based in Cyprus, the French justice system suspects the existence of a clandestine machine whose scale exceeds anything the country has ever seen in terms of illegal casinos. Cresus Casino, a platform that is very popular with French players, is said to have generated nearly a billion euros since 2021.

Sensation

Bagnères-de-Luchon closes the door on the casino

30 Nov 2025

Bagnères-de-Luchon has made its decision. After months of debate, reports and consultations, the spa town has decided not to relaunch its casino, which has been closed since 2011. The project, vigorously supported by mayor Eric Azémar, was once again postponed at the end of an electric town council meeting that will live long in the memory.

Sensation

A plane to find a €1 million winner?

Julien

29 Nov 2025

Every year, millions of euros go unclaimed for lack of an identified winner. But this time, the story took a spectacular turn in the Netherlands: to find the holder of a ticket worth €1 million, the Staatsloterij chose a method that was, to say the least, unexpected: a publicity plane.

Sensation

PANG 2025: 5 countries, 150,000 gamblers scrutinised

29 Nov 2025

More than 150,000 people in the Nordic countries have been invited to take part in a major joint survey on gambling – a major first. Launched at the end of November 2025, the Pan-Nordic Gambling Study (PANG) aims to provide a harmonised picture of gambling habits and gambling-related risks across the region for the first time.

Sensation

Leaked plan for 40% tax on casinos: who will survive?

28 Nov 2025

The British online gambling industry is experiencing unprecedented turbulence. The leak of a budget document revealing a possible 40% tax on remote gaming sent shockwaves through the industry, shaking markets and causing concern among operators and investors alike.

Legislation

Winamax, Betsson, PMU: the safe gambling revolution in France

28 Nov 2025

To mark European Responsible Gambling Week, AFJEL has chosen to highlight, day after day, the French companies that are making prevention and player protection their top priorities. Three major players stand out this year: Winamax, Betsson France and PMU.

Sensation

How do online casino scams work?

28 Nov 2025

Every day, thousands of players are lured by promises of quick and easy winnings on the Internet. But behind these tempting offers often lie sophisticated scams – well-oiled traps designed to make you lose far more than your initial stake.

Sensation

EPIS arrives in press shops: full details

For several years now, the EPIS (Excluded Persons Information System) has played a central role in the regulation of gambling in Belgium. Initially designed for casinos, gaming halls and betting agencies, it is now becoming a must-have in press shops too.

Gaming Commission

The United Kingdom extends the Gambling Survey for Great Britain until 2029

On 26 November 2025, the Gambling Commission announced the renewal of a framework contract for the continuation of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain until 2029.

Sensation

Berck: the casino changes hands

Berck has just turned a decisive page in its history. After more than thirty years of management by Partouche, the municipal casino is about to change hands. This transition, which was expected but has been fraught with legal tensions, heralds a profound transformation for the establishment.

Sensation

Illegal gambling threatens European stability

The illegal online gambling market is now one of the most worrying crises in Europe. Fuelled by the rapid growth of unregulated offshore platforms, this phenomenon goes far beyond the economic sphere, affecting consumer protection, the regulatory capacity of states and even the integrity of sport.

Sensation

Google bans advertising for physical casinos in 35 countries

Google has taken a new step in its regulation of gambling advertising. On 19 November 2025, the technology giant announced an update to its advertising policy: the promotion of offline gambling (physical casinos, gaming rooms, in-person poker tournaments, etc.) is now banned in 35 countries.

Legislation

Videoslots fined £650,000

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has fined Videoslots Limited £650,000, revealing serious shortcomings in its anti-money laundering (AML) and player protection systems. The case highlights the limitations of automated systems when they are not supported by rigorous human oversight.

Sensation

EuroMillions: a million euros still awaits its owner

On 30 September last year, a validated My Million ticket in Gironde became the key to a dream: it bore the code HX 965 5996, drawn at random, and was worth €1 million. However, the holder of this precious receipt has still not come forward. With just a few days to go, the Française des Jeux (FDJ) is stepping up its calls and warnings: if the person concerned does not claim their prize before 28 November, they risk losing it for good.

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