9 new illegal casinos banned by the GC
The Gaming Commission (GC) updated its blacklist on 22 May 2025, adding nine new illegal online gambling sites.
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Sweden: Towards a ban on credit in gambling
The Swedish government is taking a further step in its fight against gambling addiction and over-indebtedness: a bill has just…
Zandvoort becomes owner of oldest Holland Casino branch
The municipality of Zandvoort has bought the former casino building of Holland Casino at the Badhuisplein for more than 8,7…
Shock reform of online gambling for 2026! Italy rethinks its strategy
Italy is looking to take a decisive step forward in the regulation of its online gambling market. After years of…
Belgian legislation is strict, but is it effective?
Belgium has tightened its gambling legislation in 2023 and 2024, hoping to curb young people's access to betting and gambling.…
Bookmakers without Cruks: a firm response from the KVA
Since the introduction of the Cruks register (Centraal Register Uitsluiting Kansspelen) in the Netherlands, a worrying trend has emerged: a…
21 in Belgium: the golden age for entering the world of casinos
In Belgium, before donning your best outfit for a casino evening or clicking on an online game, you have to…
2 out of 5 young people gamble… and you?
According to the DataSynergy survey, almost 40% of young Belgians aged 18 to 20 have already taken part in gambling…
Richard Jarecki: the man who beat roulette
Richard Wilhelm Jarecki, born on 1 December 1931 in Stettin (now Szczecin, Poland) and died on 25 July 2018 in…
Bichat Hospital: the ANJ seeks solutions
On 12 June, a rare moment took place in the corridors of the addiction and psychiatry department at Bichat-Claude Bernard…
A grandmother wins too much in the lottery: she receives a visit from a private detective
This story is not new, but it illustrates the luck of some players on this Friday the 13th. Amelia Barnham,…
Interview Rick van Roij: From addict to speaker – the raw story behind Kansloos
Interview with Rick van Roij - author of Kansloos, columnist at CasinoZorgplicht.nl, and expert through personal experience.
Top 10: What are the best rituals for attracting luck at the casino?
Gamblers the world over use luck rituals, gestures, objects and superstitions to try and influence their fortunes at the casinos.…
BetCity must pay out €172,000 jackpot after lost court case
A Dutch woman has won a court case against online casino BetCity. She will still be paid the jackpot of…
United Kingdom: More tax = less revenue? 65% of gamblers will choose illegal games
The United Kingdom could standardise its tax regime on online gambling, bringing the tax on sports betting (15%) into line…
Satoshi Gaming Group banned in Sweden
In a firm move designed to protect its regulated market, Sweden has taken the decision to permanently ban Satoshi Gaming…
Jean-Claude Van Damme unknowingly appears in illegal casino adverts
At the heart of a dubious advertising campaign aimed at seducing gamblers, actor Jean-Claude Van Damme has seen his face…
Germany: illegal gambling accounts for 80% of the online market
In Germany, the regulation of online gambling is struggling to contain the growth of the black market. According to the…