Blackjack card counting

29 Jul 2025

In the hushed halls of casinos, where the subdued lighting contrasts with the intensity of the stakes, there is one intriguing practice: card counting. A formidable mathematical technique, it transforms some players into veritable strategists capable of defying the casino’s advantage. But can you really beat the bank by playing fair?

Blackjack

GambleAware to be replaced by the State in March 2026

Glen

28 Jul 2025

This is a major turning point for the regulation of gambling-related harm in the United Kingdom. After years of advocating for stable public funding, the charity GambleAware will cease operations for good in March 2026. The announcement was made following the introduction of a mandatory statutory levy to replace the current system of voluntary contributions from gambling operators.

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Why tourists are fleeing Las Vegas in the summer of 2025

Maxime

28 Jul 2025

Las Vegas, the global symbol of entertainment, luxury and excess, is going through a period of unprecedented uncertainty. Once besieged by millions of visitors every month, the gambling capital is now seeing a sharp drop in visitor numbers. As the figures decline month after month, local authorities admit that the worst may still be to come.

Economy

Which online casino pays out the fastest in Belgium?

Caroline

28 Jul 2025

Fast payouts are what set the best online casinos apart today. Many casinos promise instant withdrawals, but is that really the case? We tested the instant withdrawals of the best casinos in Belgium for you.

Games

United Kingdom: 643,000 betting accounts restricted in 2024

Sarah

27 Jul 2025

In 2024, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) revealed that 4.31% of active betting accounts (643,779 accounts out of nearly 15 million) had been subject to commercial restrictions. These actions ranged from betting limits to outright closure, with no direct link to anti-money laundering or financial vulnerability.

Economy

Belgian gamblers are looking for ways to circumvent new gambling rules

Ron

27 Jul 2025

Many Belgian gamblers are ignoring the strict rules by simply using a VPN. This allows them to hide their location and still access foreign casinos without a licence. These VPN services are easy to find and often cost only a few pounds a month.

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Hollywoodbets advert banned after complaint from teenager

Glen

26 Jul 2025

On 16 July 2025, a 16-year-old teenager saw a Hollywoodbets advert displayed on the Virtual Football League (VFL) website, an e-sports portal. His profile clearly indicated that he was a minor, yet the advert was shown to him despite this. This breach prompted the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to launch a thorough investigation.

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Adin Ross’ winning hand cancelled by an error on Stake

Alex

26 Jul 2025

After a break from gambling streams, Adin Ross decided to return to playing blackjack on the Stake platform. Motivated by the recent successes of his colleagues, he bet £10,000 on a hand he thought was a winner. The streamer indicated that he wanted to stand when his hand was worth 19, facing a 7 from the dealer.

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Who to bet on at the Belgian Grand Prix? The bookmakers’ odds

Sarah

25 Jul 2025

The legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit is preparing to host another edition of the Belgian Grand Prix, the flagship event on the Formula 1 calendar. With just a few hours to go before the action gets underway, all eyes are not only on the unpredictable weather in the Ardennes, but also on the bookmakers’ odds, which are already shaping up to be a high-tension race.

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JVH Gaming wins legal dispute: Gambling duty should have been reduced in 2020

Nathalie

25 Jul 2025

JVH Gaming is known in the Netherlands as the parent company of Jack’s, Flamingo Casino, and Flash Casino. The Council of State has now ruled in their favor in their legal dispute with the Kansspelautoriteit.

Legislation

The GC bans 11 more unauthorised casinos in July 2025

Caroline

25 Jul 2025

The highly active Gaming Commission (GC) maintains a blacklist of illegal sites, which is regularly updated when unauthorised operators are identified. These sites expose players to risks such as fraud, lack of data protection and non-payment of winnings.

Gaming Commission

ACVZ.org: A former government site has been reclaimed to promote illegal gambling

Ron

25 Jul 2025

What was once a pillar of government communication in the Netherlands has now become a showcase for online casinos operating completely illegally. The ACVZ.org domain, formerly attached to the Adviescommissie voor Vreemdelingenzaken, has been taken over by anonymous players who are now using it to list unregulated gambling platforms, often hosted outside Europe.

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New Ksa campaign: Take control of your life

Sarah

25 Jul 2025

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling authority, is back with a new advertising campaign in its fight against gambling addiction. The aim remains unchanged: to reach out to those who have lost control. But this time, the method is taking a novel twist.

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The hidden world of influencers and illegal gambling sites

Ron

25 Jul 2025

Influencers have a lot of influence on young people. They share their lives daily on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. What they like, young people often like too. If an influencer carries a brand, promotes a drink or shows an online casino, young people easily adopt it. They see it as normal behaviour and don’t always think about it.

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Yvon Jansma: “I can’t sleep because of illegal gambling”

Julien

24 Jul 2025

Yvon Jansma, a respected figure in the Dutch gambling industry and founder of the Centrum voor Verantwoord Gokken, is not in the habit of jumping to conclusions. In recent days, however, her concerns have reached a critical level.

Economy

Kansspelautoriteit : Record fines, zero recovery? 

Glen

24 Jul 2025

Since the law on remote gambling came into force in 2021, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, has so far imposed more than €56 million in fines on illegal operators. The Ksa was determined to hit back hard. However, a recent report shows that only 2.5% of these fines have been collected.

Economy

Las Vegas stops inter-casino chip exchange

Alex

24 Jul 2025

Since 16 July 2025, a change has been taking place in the way poker chips are handled in Las Vegas. Several of the Strip’s giants have put an end to the long-standing practice of accepting chips from other establishments and cashing them in at their own casinos. From now on, chips are only valid where they were earned.

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