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The UKGC is facing an explosive case in London’s High Court. Media tycoon Richard Desmond is challenging the award of the national lottery licence to Allwyn, a decision that raises questions of transparency, governance and justice.

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Turbo Tuesday: €10 in cash every Tuesday at Magic Betting

Every Tuesday in October, Magic Betting Casino kicks into high gear with an exclusive promotion: Turbo Tuesday. This is a unique opportunity for Belgian players to win an instant €10 cash prize with no minimum bet and no hidden conditions.

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OpenOverGokken: The Ksa unveils a key site on the dangers of gambling

In the Netherlands, the Kansspelautoriteit has taken a new step in preventing the risks associated with gambling with the launch of OpenOverGokken, a national information and support portal accessible to all.

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Spain imposes shock warnings on gambling

Spain is getting tough on gambling addiction. The government has just imposed explicit warnings, inspired by those used on cigarette packets, to alert gamblers to the real risks associated with online betting and casinos.

Legislation

Playson tournament at Starcasino: €10,000 to be shared

It’s time to get started: StarCasino is launching its Playson tournament with a €10,000 prize pool. For one week, slot machine fans can battle it out for up to €2,500 and be one of 271 winners.

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BAGO welcomes emerging European standards

Maxime R.

The recent announcement that the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) has adopted the first indicators of risky gambling behaviour marks a major step forward in player protection and has been welcomed by BAGO, the Belgian association of online gambling operators.

Legislation

Closure of Holland Casino would drive tens of thousands of players to illegal gambling

Julien D.

Closing Holland Casino would have enormous consequences. According to a report by Atlas Research, tens of thousands of Dutch people would resort to illegal gambling every year. The research was commissioned by the Ministry of Justice and Security.

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KVA gets official role at Ksa: From quality mark to ally

It’s official: the Responsible Affiliates Quality Mark (KVA) and the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) are joining forces to crack down on illegal online gambling practices in the Netherlands.

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Golden Week: Macau expects 1.2 million visitors

5 Oct 2025

The autumn Golden Week in Macau is dawning with a sense of optimism: tourism authorities are anticipating a significant increase in visitor numbers, higher revenues for casinos, and confirmation of the shift away from gaming that the city-region has been striving to negotiate for several years.

Economy

Mass claims against online casinos put pressure on Unibet and other companies

5 Oct 2025

Dynamiet Nederland has announced that it is suing Unibet in a collective lawsuit. The claims organisation represents some 2,500 players who lost money on illegal gambling before the introduction of the Remote Gambling Act in 2021.

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France’s largest casino in Enghien is thinking big

Caroline B.

4 Oct 2025

In Enghien-les-Bains, France’s largest casino is preparing to take a new step forward. Buoyed by record growth and a sharp rise in visitor numbers, the Barrière establishment has announced ambitious plans, including the complete renovation of its Grand Hotel.

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Gambling addict who defrauded and threatened his own girlfriend exposed on TV

Julien D.

4 Oct 2025

In a new episode of Kees van der Spek Ontmaskert, the presenter travels to Sweden to confront gambling addict Daniel. Daniel met Dutch woman Ellen through a dating site. Their online contact seemed innocent, but quickly turned into a nightmare.

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Panic at sea: gambler makes bomb threat after losing at cruise ship casino

4 Oct 2025

Imagine this: you’re on a luxury cruise ship, the sun is setting and you decide to try your luck at the casino. For 41-year-old Neo Hui Ghim from Singapore, it went completely wrong. In no time at all, he lost $2,000. What started as an evening of excitement and entertainment ended in pure chaos.

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Harm markers: new European standard

Sarah C.

The European Union has just approved a groundbreaking standard aimed at detecting risky gambling behaviour. Led by the EGBA and CEN, this initiative marks a major turning point for player protection and the harmonisation of practices across Europe.

Legislation

Open banking to regulate online gambling

Maxime R.

In the Netherlands, a groundbreaking project could radically change the way online gamblers deposit money. The government plans to introduce a financial capacity test, based on open banking, to check users’ income and expenses in real time.

Economy

UKGC reveals worrying illegal gambling figures

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) recently published the second part of its report on consumer engagement with illegal online gambling.

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WODC: gambling addiction on a worrying rise

Sarah C.