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14 Jul 2025

En Belgique, les règles relatives aux jeux de hasard en ligne sont déjà assez strictes. La publicité est de plus en plus restreinte et le gouvernement garde un œil attentif sur la situation.

Legislation

ADM approves 46 online operators

Glen

13 Jul 2025

ADM has just selected the 46 operators who will take part in the next licensing phase. This is an important decision for players in the sector and for the Italian regulatory ecosystem.

Legislation

United Kingdom: A fatal tax increase for horse racing? 

Sarah

13 Jul 2025

Since April 2025, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has been sounding the alarm: the British government is planning to merge taxes on online betting, raising the tax on horse racing betting from 15% to 21%, the same rate as for casino gambling. This change would represent a loss of at least £66 million a year (around €76 million) for the industry, with a risk of £160 million (€185 million) if the rates rise further.

Economy

Veikkaus: strategic transformation to remain market leader in 2027

Glen

12 Jul 2025

In view of the imminent opening up of the Finnish online gambling market, Veikkaus is embarking on an ambitious transformation. Buoyed by new talent, modernised technological tools and an offensive strategy, the company hopes to win back a market it has long dominated. Here’s how Veikkaus is preparing its return to the top in a rapidly changing iGaming landscape.

Economy

A clear call to order from the ANJ: €75,000 fine for an online operator

Julien

12 Jul 2025

The Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ) has imposed a €75,000 fine on a licensed operator for serious breaches of its legal obligations regarding data archiving and transmission.

Legislation

Best online casino Belgium (2025) – Top 5 legal gambling sites

12 Jul 2025

Are you looking for the best online casino in Belgium? Then you’re in the right place. Since online gambling became legal in Belgium, gambling sites have been popping up like mushrooms. But how do you know which casino is really safe, reliable and fun?

Games

PepperMill Casino targeted by fraudulent adverts

Alex

While Meta has just announced a tightening of its advertising policy against illegal gambling, fraudulent sponsored adverts have emerged on Facebook, exploiting PepperMill Casino’s image without authorisation.

Sensation

The ANJ approves FDJ’s 2026 programme subject to strict conditions

Caroline

The ANJ has given its approval, subject to strict conditions, to FDJ’s 2026 programme. The emphasis is on protecting players, at a time when indicators of excessive gambling are on the rise again.

Legislation

iGB Live: Punished gambling companies remain active

A major international gambling fair took place in London in early July: iGB Live. More than 15,000 people from the gambling world gathered there.

Sensation

A visionary anniversary for ANJ’s 5th birthday

Caroline

To mark its 5th birthday, the ANJ organised a major conference to strengthen the fight against gambling addiction. Experts and regulators called for more proactive regulation, focusing on AI, personalised support and legislative reform. The aim: to build a sustainable French model focused on protecting players.

Sensation

Hard-fought battle over gambling law: Malta ignores Europe

There is a big rumble between Malta and the European Commission. The row revolves around a new Maltese gambling law, Article 56A, added in 2023.

Legislation

Meta puts an end to illegal gambling ads with its new rules

Alex

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced a major change in its gambling advertising policy at the beginning of July 2025. Until now, many advertisements from poorly regulated operators circulated freely, without any real control. Meta now acknowledges that it must remedy this situation, under pressure from regulators and civil society.

Sensation

Dutchman Mathijs (46) lost 600.000 euros due to gambling addiction

Nathalie

The Dutch magazine Nederlands Dagblad interviewed 46-year-old Mathijs Ummels from Berg en Terblijt about how he developed a gambling addiction with a huge loss of 600.000 euros.

Sensation

Live betting at Magic Betting: tips and tricks

Live betting is not a quiet hobby. It’s adrenaline, eyes on the screen, fingers poised over the button. It can be addictive – but also interesting if you know what you’re doing.

Games

Major data leak at Betfair and Paddy Power: everything you need to know