Belgium is preparing for a major transformation in the gambling sector with the amendment of the law on the EPIS (Excluded Persons Information System).
Since 1 October 2024, the Belgian Financial Intelligence Processing Unit (CTIF-CFI) has been using a new online reporting application, goAML, which is now the sole communication tool between CTIF and reporting entities.
Baden-Württemberg in Germany has taken a crucial step by legalising online gambling, specifically table games such as blackjack and roulette. This decision marks a turning point for the gambling sector in Germany, following in the footsteps of Bavaria and Schleswig-Holstein.
In recent years, the online gaming landscape has been marked by an alarming increase in fraudulent platforms. These sites, often carbon copies of reputable online casinos such as Napoleon Sports & Casino, Bet365 or Bwin, manage to climb to the top of search engine results, deceiving many players.
In a story that mixes crime, luck and moral dilemma, two homeless men recently won €500,000 from scratch cards. Problem: the tickets were bought with a stolen bank card.
Sweden’s online gambling market is experiencing worrying growth in its illegal segment. According to recent estimates, a quarter of the country’s gambling activities take place on unauthorised platforms, thereby escaping regulation and depriving the State of substantial revenue.
iGaming giant Entain has once again found itself in the spotlight, but this time for far less glorious reasons. Former executives of the company, including its ex-CEO, have decided to file a lawsuit against their former employer, accusing the company of breaching privileges in previous legal proceedings.
Jack’s Casino in Amersfoort (Netherlands) has once again been the target of an armed robbery, plunging the town into anxiety.
France’s gaming sector continues to surprise with its resilience and ability to innovate. In 2024, market leader Française des Jeux (FDJ) reported impressive results, confirming solid growth despite an increasingly restrictive tax environment.
On 11 February 2025, the French Council of State handed down two major decisions confirming the authority of the National Gaming Authority (ANJ) over the games offered and promotional strategies of monopoly operators, in particular La Française des Jeux (FDJ).
In a major blow to Norway’s state-owned online gaming operator Norsk Tipping, the Norwegian Gaming Regulatory Authority (Lotteritilsynet) has imposed a record fine of NOK 36 million (approximately €3.3 million).
In an exclusive interview, we sat down with Eric Konings, interim director of NOGA until March 1, to discuss the uncertain future of the Dutch gambling market.
You are probably wondering why the new trendy mobile game released all over the world is not accessible in Belgium. There is a good chance that it is because of loot boxes, these random loot boxes that can be acquired in different video games and mobile games.
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, recently issued a warning to online gambling operator TonyBet.
