More than 700 platforms on the GC blacklist

16 Dec 2025

Faced with the proliferation of platforms operating without authorisation, the Gaming Commission is regularly strengthening its regulatory arsenal to protect players. On 11 December 2025, the authority updated its blacklist, adding 19 illegal gambling sites.

Gaming Commission

Berck Casino: the legal battle intensifies

Caroline

16 Dec 2025

In Berck, an iconic seaside resort on the Opal Coast, the casino is not just a place of entertainment: it has become the focus of a complex legal tug-of-war, combining heritage issues, economic interests and conflicting court rulings.

Legislation

Lotto: a resident of Brussels claims €3m after a bug

Alex

16 Dec 2025

A player from Brussels filled in a grid with the six winning numbers in a Belgian Lotto draw, but a technical fault prevented him from validating his entry, effectively cancelling his chance of cashing in on a €3 million jackpot.

Sensation

National Lottery: advertising and bonuses under high tension

Alex

15 Dec 2025

In Belgium, advertising for games of chance is more than just a marketing issue. In recent months, the rules governing advertising have led the authorities to clash over a central issue: should the National Lottery receive preferential treatment compared with other games of chance?

Legislation

New study: gambling causes much more harm in the UK

Alex

15 Dec 2025

Gambling is no longer simply a form of entertainment for a significant proportion of the British population. A recent study suggests that the damage associated with this activity is much greater than previously thought.

Sensation

‘Mobile gambling is the new standard’ – Irish casino sector digitising rapidly

Julien

15 Dec 2025

The online casino market in Ireland is growing explosively. Turnover of €2.5 billion is expected in 2025. Analysts speak of a clear shift in leisure activities.

Sensation

Government punishes illegal gambling boss who failed to pay out £269,000

Glen

14 Dec 2025

A man from Stoke-on-Trent, England, has been convicted of running an illegal gambling network via WhatsApp. He failed to pay a customer his £269,000 winnings. The judiciary speaks of ‘serious risks to consumers’.

Sensation

155.io’s Fish Tank game revolutionises live betting!

Alex

13 Dec 2025

Fish Tank, the latest creation from the 155.iostudio, is unlike anything else in the industry: it’s a live betting game based on a real aquarium, streamed to players all over the world. The concept combines real chance, soothing aesthetics and mobile betting.

Sensation

Belgian player wins EuroMillions

Julien

13 Dec 2025

€142 million. That amount will now be deposited into the account of a Belgian who picked exactly the right numbers in EuroMillions on Tuesday evening. And the crazy thing? Less than three months ago, almost the same thing happened, also in Belgium.

Sensation

The group behind Napoleon becomes Super

Maxime

12 Dec 2025

The group behind Napoleon Sports & Casino has just taken a decisive step forward in its history: an ambitious, forward-looking transformation of its identity, paving the way for a new technological and creative era. Renamed Super Technologies, or simply Super, the group now has a vision focused on innovation.

Sensation

Golden Palace wants to challenge Circus in Brûly

Caroline

12 Dec 2025

On the border of Brûly-de-Couvin, a project is stirring up passions: the possible arrival of a new casino, backed by the Golden Palace group. As the public enquiry continues until 23 December, elected representatives, residents and professionals in the area are asking questions. Behind the simple appearance of a modern building lies a much deeper debate on the attractiveness, taxation and risks associated with gambling.

Sensation

State Secretary Rutte criticizes famous Dutchman for promotion of polymarket

Sarah

12 Dec 2025

The well-known Dutch entrepreneur Alexander Klöpping cheerfully told in a podcast how he won €8,000 by betting on the elections via Polymarket.

Politics

Las Vegas, the technological hub of gaming

Alex

12 Dec 2025

For decades, Las Vegas has embodied the dream of gambling, glamour and fortunes tipping under the neon lights. But behind the iconic images of the Strip, reality has changed, and today the city is much more than just a temple to the casino. It has become an engine of innovation, a technological laboratory and a global strategic centre for the gaming industry.

Sensation

The Ksa wants impeccable records

Julien

11 Dec 2025

On 4 December 2025, the Dutch online gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), brought together the main online betting and casino operators for a round table discussion focused on the proper application of due diligence, their responsibility towards player protection.

Legislation

The Ksa prepares XXL fines against illegal casinos

Glen

11 Dec 2025

In 2025, the Dutch gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit(Ksa), seems to have reached a turning point in its fight against illegal online casinos. After a period of sanctions deemed ‘modest’, the resumption of turnover estimates suggests that much more dissuasive fines are on the horizon.

Legislation

Norsk Tipping: the state-owned casino in free fall

Maxime

11 Dec 2025

Norsk Tipping, a long-standing pillar of gambling in Norway, is currently experiencing one of the most serious crises in its history. Between damning audits, major technical errors and record financial penalties, the state operator is seeing its credibility falter.

Sensation

50 releases per week: the market is cracking

Alex

10 Dec 2025

Behind the scenes of the online gaming industry, a well-oiled machine seems to be running out of control. Every week, more than fifty new machines appear on the platforms. An avalanche of new releases intended to stimulate player interest but which, according to several industry players, is now having the opposite effect: saturation.

Sensation