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31 Mar 2025

Lucky 7 Casino was recently criticised by the Ksa for serious breaches of its duty of care, including a customer service that was unavailable in Dutch and flaws in the protection of self-excluded players. After being warned, the operator quickly corrected certain problems, but remains under scrutiny.

Legislation

United Kingdom: an end to excessive bonus requirements

31 Mar 2025

The UK Gambling Commission has announced new regulations coming into force in December 2025 to strengthen player protection. These measures include banning bonus offers that combine several types of games and capping wagering requirements at 10 times the amount of the bonus, against sometimes abusive practices.

Legislation

Jan Paul van Heemskerck van Beest now heads Holland Casino Online

31 Mar 2025

Holland Casino Online has announced the appointment of Jan Paul van Heemskerck van Beest as its new director from 1ᵉʳ April 2025, succeeding Jeroen Verkroost, whose position has been axed as part of a restructuring.

Economy

Cheating worth €76,000 at La Grande-Motte

30 Mar 2025

Five men have been arrested for cheating as part of an organised gang at the Pasino in La Grande-Motte, causing a loss of €76,000. Thanks to CCTV footage, the management discovered that they were using an iron rod inserted into the roulette wheel to manipulate the trajectory of the ball and distort the results.

Sensation

What is volatility at the casino?

30 Mar 2025

Volatility in online casino games determines the frequency and size of winnings. Low-volatility games offer regular but modest winnings, while high-volatility games offer larger but rarer winnings.

Games

A first in France: crypto at the JOA Casino

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29 Mar 2025

The JOA Casino in Le Tréport, located in Seine-Maritime, has become one of the first gaming establishments in France to accept payments in cryptocurrencies. The move, made possible through a partnership with fintech LYZI, allows players to convert their cryptos into euros securely and seamlessly.

Sensation

Japan declares war on illegal online casinos

29 Mar 2025

Japan has stepped up its fight against illegal online casinos with strict new measures aimed at limiting access to these unauthorised platforms. The government has stepped up controls on online payments, advertising, and affiliates of offshore gambling sites, while running awareness campaigns to inform the public of the risks associated with these practices.

Legislation

Belgium blocks 30 new illegal casinos

The Gaming Commission updated its blacklist of illegal gambling sites on 27 March 2025, adding 30 new banned platforms, bringing the total to more than 600. Operating without a licence, these sites expose players to financial and legal risks, with no possibility of recourse in the event of a dispute.

Gaming Commission

Hacker shuts down 12 illegal gambling sites in Germany – no one saw it coming

Cybersecurity expert Lilith Wittmann has discovered a critical flaw in Merkur’s GraphQL interface, exposing the data of 800,000 players. This vulnerability allowed illegal casinos in Germany to exploit insecure software supplied by The Mill Adventure. After alerting the company, Wittmann found that it had cut off access to unregulated platforms, leading to the sudden closure of at least 12 gaming sites.

Sensation

Online gambling soon to account for 40% of the European market!

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In 2024, the European gambling market reached a record 123.4 billion euros, driven by the growth of online gambling, which now accounts for 39% of the total.

Economy

How do you bluff in poker?

Bluffing in poker is a strategic technique that consists of deceiving your opponents into believing that you have a stronger hand than you actually do, with the aim of getting them to fold. There are several types of bluff, such as the stone-cold bluff, the semi-bluff and the opportunistic bluff, each adapted to different game situations.

Poker

Finland wants affiliates ban – experts predict illegal gambling chaos

27 Mar 2025

Finland wants to ban affiliate marketing in their new online gambling legislation. According to the Finnish government, affiliate marketing carries risks. They cite misinformation, unclear boundaries between legal and illegal providers, and the lack of consumer protection. They also see tax avoidance as a problem because many affiliates are based outside Finland.

Legislation

Apple and Google accused of facilitating illegal gambling

27 Mar 2025

Apple and Google are the target of a class action lawsuit in the US, accusing them of facilitating illegal gambling by hosting ‘sweepstakes’ casino applications on their platforms. The plaintiffs claim that the two technology giants profit from these activities by taking commissions on integrated purchases, processing financial transactions and using targeted advertising algorithms to attract vulnerable users. This RICO-based lawsuit could redefine the responsibility of digital platforms for the content they distribute.

Sensation

Gaming commission warns: ‘This is not just a mistake’

26 Mar 2025

You would think a school website is safe. Yet gambling adverts suddenly pop up. Illegal casinos use hackers to hide their ads on ordinary websites. And no one notices, until it is too late.

Gaming Commission

UK regulator fines Corbett Bookmakers