12 new websites banned by the GC in Belgium
For several years now, Belgium has been actively combating unauthorised online gambling websites. On 04 November 2025, the Gambling Commission…
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Fewer inspections, more risks — UKGC warning
While gambling remains firmly rooted in the daily lives of Britons, a worrying decline in local inspections is undermining the…
Hoge Raad: a blow to players’ appeals
The hopes of thousands of Dutch players of recovering their online losses are fading: the Advocate General of the Hoge…
Cresus Casino: the underbelly of an illegal giant
Behind the sunny facades of a start-up based in Cyprus, the French justice system suspects the existence of a clandestine…
Bagnères-de-Luchon closes the door on the casino
Bagnères-de-Luchon has made its decision. After months of debate, reports and consultations, the spa town has decided not to relaunch…
A plane to find a €1 million winner?
Every year, millions of euros go unclaimed for lack of an identified winner. But this time, the story took a…
PANG 2025: 5 countries, 150,000 gamblers scrutinised
More than 150,000 people in the Nordic countries have been invited to take part in a major joint survey on…
Leaked plan for 40% tax on casinos: who will survive?
The British online gambling industry is experiencing unprecedented turbulence. The leak of a budget document revealing a possible 40% tax…
Winamax, Betsson, PMU: the safe gambling revolution in France
To mark European Responsible Gambling Week, AFJEL has chosen to highlight, day after day, the French companies that are making…
How do online casino scams work?
Every day, thousands of players are lured by promises of quick and easy winnings on the Internet. But behind these…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 world’s greatest casinos: exceptional gaming destinations
The world's casinos are not just places to try your luck at gambling; they are symbols of unrivalled elegance and…