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RFID chips: invisible tracking in major casinos 

Beneath the familiar appearance of coloured chips, a discreet but formidably effective technology is gradually transforming the gaming industry: RFID, or radio frequency identification. Invisible to the naked eye, these electronic chips inserted into each chip enable gaming establishments to track every bet, every move and every win in real time. It’s a silent signal, invisible to players, but formidably powerful for managers.

Games

Netherlands: loot boxes escape the law

The Netherlands has just delivered a damning report: despite clear guidelines on consumer protection in the face of video game monetisation practices, the majority of publishers continue to flout the regulations. A new university study reveals that 90% of popular iPhone games do not comply with legal obligations regarding loot boxes. And the most worrying thing? It’s often the biggest companies that break the rules with impunity.

Sensation

United States: The impact of Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill on the incomes of professional gamblers

A discreet but far-reaching change has crept into the One Big Beautiful Bill, Donald Trump’s ambitious tax reform plan: from 2026, punters will no longer be able to deduct all their losses, but only 90%. In practical terms, many gamblers will find themselves taxed on ‘phantom income’. This measure, designed to replenish the State’s coffers, is provoking anger, concern and counter-attacks.

Economy