Paddy Power ordered to pay rejected jackpot

13 Mar 2025

In October 2020, Corrine Durber, a gardener from Gloucestershire, experienced a moment that should have been synonymous with immense joy. Playing the online game Wild Hatter on Paddy Power’s platform, her screen displayed a colossal win of £1,097,132.71, the Monster Jackpot.

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Cyberattacks: Educational websites targeted to promote illegal casinos

Caroline

12 Mar 2025

The number of cyberattacks aiming to promote illegal gambling sites is increasing in Belgium. Not only school websites but also law firms have been affected. One of the victims of […]

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Analyse Master: no offences, but concerns for young people

Maxime

12 Mar 2025

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, recently concluded an investigation into the sports betting website Analyse Master.

Legislation

GRAI: a new era for gambling in Ireland

Ron

12 Mar 2025

Ireland has just taken a decisive step in the regulation of its gambling market. With the entry into force of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), a supervisory body with expanded powers, the country is stepping up its fight against the risks associated with betting and gambling.

Legislation

Reopening of Parisian gaming clubs: Relief tinged with uncertainty

Caroline

11 Mar 2025

On 28 February 2025, the seven Parisian gaming clubs were authorised to reopen. This put an end to two months of forced closure. The reopening was made possible by a decree issued by the Ministry of the Interior and validated by the Council of State.

Economy

Gambling in the Netherlands: is the minimum age of 21 still too low?

Maxime

11 Mar 2025

In the Netherlands, the debate over the legal age for gambling is gaining momentum. Currently set at 21, this minimum age is being questioned by a number of experts and organisations, who believe that it does not adequately protect young adults from the risks of addiction.

Legislation

Illegal poker tournaments dismantled by the Ksa

Ron

10 Mar 2025

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, has recently stepped up its efforts to combat illegal gambling and associated subversive crime.

Sensation

Unveiling the mysteries of gamblers’ brains

Caroline

10 Mar 2025

The world of gambling has long intrigued scientists and health professionals. In Lyon, researchers have set out to explore the brain mechanisms of gamblers in depth.

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Michael van Dijk: A descent into the hell of online gambling addiction

Caroline

9 Mar 2025

When online gambling was legalized in the Netherlands, 26-year-old Michael van Dijk quickly spiraled into addiction.

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Japan says stop to illegal online casinos

Caroline

8 Mar 2025

The rise of illegal gambling in Japan has authorities considering strict measures, such as blocking online casino sites.

Legislation

Bank or Big Brother? Santander’s anti-gambling emails

Alex

8 Mar 2025

British bank Santander is at the centre of a controversy after sending emails to its customers about their gambling habits, raising concerns about privacy and banking interference.

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FDJ UNITED: European expansion and renewed identity

Caroline

7 Mar 2025

On March 6, 2025, FDJ, a major player in the French gambling industry, announced a strategic shift by adopting a new identity: FDJ UNITED.

Economy

Aspire Global fined £1.4 million

Maxime

7 Mar 2025

On 4 March 2025, the UK Gambling Commission fined AG Communications, trading as Aspire Global, £1.4 million for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings.

Legislation

Casino Sky fined €900,000 for illegality

Ron

7 Mar 2025

The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), has fined Sarah Eternal S.R.L. €900,000 for illegally offering online gambling to Dutch players via its Casino Sky website.

Legislation

Austria: Gambling monopoly extended despite calls for modernization

Caroline

6 Mar 2025

The recent formation of a three-party coalition between the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP), the Social Democrats (SPÖ) and the Liberal Party (NEOS) suggests that the current monopoly on online gambling in Austria will continue.

Legislation

Meta suspected of promoting illegal “loot boxes” ads in Belgium

Nathalie

6 Mar 2025

Meta, who is responsible for Facebook and Instagram, has received payments from 172 mobile gaming companies to advertise game features that Belgium considers a form of gambling.

Legislation

Helmond: Café involved in illegal gambling

Ron

6 Mar 2025

On 27 February, a joint operation by the Peelland Interventieteam (PIT), the municipality of Helmond, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, Ksa) and the Dutch police uncovered illegal gambling activities in a café in Helmond.

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