Working in a casino sounds exciting to many people. You are right in the middle of the action, meet new people every day and the atmosphere is often energetic.
Belgian football is mobilising to prevent gambling addiction and combat match-fixing. The Pro League, RBFA and BAGO have launched a series of educational sessions, called Integrity Sessions, designed to raise awareness among players, staff and clubs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
