GC: more than 160 casinos banned in 2025
In 2025, the Gaming Commission (GC) increased the number of updates to its blacklist of unauthorised sites. More than 160…
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Austria says no, Belgium says yes to ‘gambling’ label for loot boxes
In Austria, a gambler lost his case after spending tens of thousands of euros on loot boxes. The judge clearly…
Cooperation between the ANJ and Japan continues
Gambling is no longer regulated solely at national level. Faced with a rapidly changing sector, the authorities are stepping up…
Gambling addict robs grandmother of €10,000
In Mouscron, a sensitive family case is now before the courts. A man addicted to online gambling is being prosecuted…
‘They encouraged my addiction’ – former gambler takes LeoVegas casino to court
It started with small wins. Then everything went faster. Gambling a little every day and thinking you're being smart. Until…
Casino and bingo sites also cloned in the UK
A growing number of reputable bingo and casino sites in the UK are being cloned by fraudsters who exploit high-authority…
“Paying 30% more” – UK government wants to increase license fees to combat black market
The British gambling sector is facing another significant intervention. The government is considering increasing license fees for gambling operators by…
Lightning bank fraud: 8 payments, €200 lost
A local woman saw her bank account drained of several hundred euros in less than an hour, without ever losing…
‘Black market doubles legal sector’ – Europe and Belgium sound alarm over illegal online gambling
A hidden economy of more than €80 billion. That is the estimate of what circulates annually in illegal online gambling…
Fake press shops: the rule is dropped and the grey area begins
The Conseil d'État has annulled the Royal Decree of 2022, which strictly regulated sports betting in press shops in order…
KVA study exposes no-limit casino trap
A study published in January 2026 by the Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) analyses the online search behaviour surrounding the expression…
‘Over 6,000 lawsuits’ – Tipico welcomed in Brussels, beleaguered in Germany
The contrast could hardly be greater. While Tipico proudly announced that it has joined the European Gaming and Betting Association…
A Mindway AI webinar to reinvent responsible gambling
For the third year running, Mindway AI is getting ready to bring the gaming industry together for what has become…
‘We want transparency, not secrecy’ – why the Netherlands remains silent while Belgium acts
The tone has been set in The Hague, the Netherlands. While Belgium is openly investigating and tightening ties between politics…
The GGL demands more effort from legal sites
The fight against illegal online gambling in Germany has become one of the main challenges facing the gambling industry. Faced…
Ireland: Football, gambling and prevention go hand in hand
The Irish professional football landscape is tackling the growing problem of gambling among its players. The League of Ireland, the…
Sleepless nights, panic and anxiety: this is what happens when you stop gambling
The urge is gone, but peace does not return. People who quit gambling often come up against a wall of…
Missing indicators hamper gambling evaluation in the Netherlands
As the Dutch government prepares to present a periodic report covering the policies applied between 2019 and 2025, parliamentary officials…