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A clerk at the magistrate’s court in Jette, Belgium, finds himself at the center of a dramatic legal case: he has confessed to embezzling €190,000 from the court’s account. The public prosecutor is seeking a severe sentence: 5 to 10 years in prison, in addition to full repayment of the embezzled funds.

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The shocking warning from Magali Clavie, president of the GC

Caroline B.

The president of the Gaming Commission, Magali Clavie, has just issued a warning that sounds like a national emergency signal. Behind a sector where hundreds of thousands of people gamble every day lies a worrying reality, marked by an explosion in online gambling, a proliferation of illegal operators, and a glaring lack of resources.

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Limited access to player data hinders research

Since online gambling was legalized in the Netherlands, the need to analyze player behavior in detail has never been more pressing. However, according to a study commissioned by the WODC (Netherlands Organization for Legal Research), access to individual data remains extremely limited. This obstacle not only hinders research into addiction prevention, but also complicates the evaluation of public policy.

Legislation

Esports betting: Belgium against the tide

Sarah C.

In just a few years, esports has established itself as a truly international spectacle. Stadiums are filling up, audiences are exploding, teams are becoming brands… and now betting is entering the arena. This shift towards the practices of traditional sport arouses as much fascination as vigilance. But what is really happening in our country?

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Jean-Michel Kowalski, a teacher from Liège rescued from the demons of gambling

23 Nov 2025

Jean-Michel Kowalski’s story sounds like a warning, but also like a hand extended to those who feel trapped by an addiction that is often silent. A former teacher, family man, respected educator and amateur football coach, over the years he fell prey to the brutal mechanisms of compulsive gambling. Today, he is giving his testimony so that others can avoid the abyss he experienced.

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Japan cracks down on illegal online gambling – increases penalties

Julien D.

23 Nov 2025

The Japanese cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, has approved a comprehensive plan to stop the growth of illegal online gambling. Nearly 3.4 million Japanese are believed to use foreign gambling sites. More than half of them gamble regularly and together they spend the equivalent of 7.75 billion dollars annually.

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Millions laundered in Las Vegas casinos – scandal revealed

22 Nov 2025

An in-depth investigation by CNN has revealed how wealthy Chinese gamblers, aided by criminal intermediaries, laundered millions in cash at high-stakes casinos in Las Vegas.

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Sports betting: the generation sinking into silence

22 Nov 2025

The meteoric rise of online sports betting has turned the addiction landscape on its head. In just a few years, a new generation of gamblers – often young men – have found themselves trapped in applications designed to be permanently accessible. Behind the screens, the testimonies are multiplying: help exists, but the structures are struggling to adapt to this new form of addiction.

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15 new illegal casinos identified!

Caroline B.

On 20 November 2025, the Gaming Commission (GC) updated its blacklist of illegal gambling websites by adding 15 new unlicensed platforms.

Gaming Commission

Casinos de France predicts billions in losses and social damage

The French trade association Casinos de France is sounding the alarm. According to them, the legalisation of online casinos would lead to an annual loss of 546 million euros. They point to damage to local economies, reduced employment and additional costs for public health.

Legislation

ESPRIT: preventing the risks of gambling among the most vulnerable

A new research project, called ESPRIT, has been launched to better understand and prevent gambling-related harm among people with mild intellectual disabilities. This programme could transform the way in which professionals and family members detect risks in a context where this population often remains invisible.

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SiGMA World rewards illegal operator

Julien D.

The European iGaming scene has been in a media storm since SiGMA World awarded a major prize to 22Bet, a sports betting platform unable to operate legally throughout Central Europe.

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D66 calls for a halt to the increase in gambling tax

As Parliament prepares to examine in detail the next tax bill, expected in 2026, one measure is already provoking heated debate: the planned sharp rise in gambling tax. The centrist D66 party is calling for an immediate freeze, arguing that the increase could be counterproductive, costly and dangerous for gamblers.

Legislation

BetBlocker Scheduler: plan your own barriers

During European Safer Gambling Week, BetBlocker announced the launch of a new function: the Scheduler, a planning tool designed to intervene earlier, before a crisis occurs.

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Italy reinvents its online gaming

Julien D.

Italy is entering a major turning point in its online gaming sector: this 13 November 2025 marks the launch of a radically overhauled new licensing regime designed to strengthen regulation, player protection and the traceability of operations. For both operators and the authorities, it’s a clean slate for the market.

Legislation

Epic denies gambling in Fortnite

Caroline B.