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On 12 August 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, issued a stern warning to TonyBet. The reason? The operator, despite holding a licence in the Netherlands, offered its customers bets that are considered illegal under Dutch law.

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Player under investigation over winnings at illegal online casino Bruno Casino

Nathalie

A 22-year-old man from the Netherlands was sentenced to twelve weeks in prison, three of which were suspended.

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EGBA: 89% of gaming employees trained in responsible gaming

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The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has announced that nearly nine out of ten of its members’ employees underwent responsible gaming training in 2024. This record figure reflects a profound cultural shift, with player protection becoming everyone’s business, from customer service to senior management.

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France cracks down on match-fixing with new law

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In France, match-fixing (the manipulation of results for profit) has long been seen as a marginal problem. But this ambiguity is about to disappear: since June 2025, this practice has been treated as organised crime, on a par with drug trafficking and human trafficking.

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e-Evidence: give your opinion before 17/09/2025

Maxime

Belgium is preparing to transpose the new European ‘e-evidence’ framework into national law, which is intended to facilitate cross-border access to electronic evidence in criminal matters. The IBPT is launching a public consultation open until 17 September 2025, inviting citizens, businesses and judicial actors to express their views on the draft law and royal decree.

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Is AI a real tool in the field of online gambling?

Julien

In an interview with iGaming Express, Bartek Borkowski, founder and managing partner of createIT, made a statement that resonates widely: artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept for the iGaming sector, it is a real operational tool.

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Turbo Tuesday: €10 × 10 to be won at Magic Betting!

Tuesday has become synonymous with surprises, thrills and instant winnings thanks to Magic Betting Casino’s Turbo Tuesday promotion. Every week, throughout the day, ten prizes of €10 each can be won at any time and without warning while you play Gold Nugget Rush, the slot machine from Betsoft.

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What are the signs of online gambling addiction?

Caroline

Online gambling addiction is a reality for many players, exacerbated by easy access to 24-hour online casinos. But what lies behind these words? In this article, we explore the causes, symptoms and treatments of this addiction, with a focus on the help available in Belgium.

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Playson Non-Stop Drop: €280,000 up for grabs in August with Star Casino

The jackpots keep rolling in at Starcasino, with an impressive total of €280,000 to be won in August.

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A perfect copy of Staatsloterij spotted

Glen

While searching for ‘online casino Nederland’, Frank Kruit, a web visibility expert, came across an intriguing advertisement: a link to ‘staatssloterij.nl’, with an extra ‘s’. The site looked official, so he clicked on it.

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Graine Hurst, CEO of the BGC, wages war on misconceptions about gambling

Caroline

Faced with myths and lies spread by the British media about gambling, the CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council, Grainne Hurst, is relying on data and the voices of players to restore the truth and defend the image of a rapidly changing industry.

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The British IPPR wants to tax gambling more to fund social programmes

Julien

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), an influential British think tank, is reigniting the debate around a major reform of the tax system applied to gambling. In a report published on 7 August 2025, the institute proposes doubling taxes on online gambling and slot machines, with the aim of generating more than £3 billion per year.

Economy

Ozempic: hope for gambling addiction

Julien

Already popular as a treatment for diabetes and obesity, Ozempic reveals an unexpected potential: that of acting on addictive disorders, including gambling addiction. American researchers suggest a measurable beneficial effect, paving the way for new therapeutic avenues.

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What is American roulette?

At first glance, American roulette seems identical to its European cousin: numbered pockets, red, black and green. The wheel spins, the ball bounces, and players’ hearts race…

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Gambling addiction funded by ticket scam