On 12 February 2025, the UK Gambling Commission announced that online betting site Stake.uk will cease trading in the UK market from 11 March 2025.
In 2024, Belgium saw a significant increase in the number of players choosing to self-exclude from gambling.
Reddit’s r/AITAH forum is known for its moral dilemma debates. But one trend is intriguing: many posts mention winning on Stake without ever mentioning losses.
In 2024, the Dutch authorities introduced new regulations to govern online gambling. The aim was clear: to limit excessive losses by players and promote a safer environment.
On 13 February 2025, over 100 industry professionals, regulators and law enforcement representatives gathered at the Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group’s (GAMLG) annual event to address the growing challenges of financial crime in the UK gambling sector.
Pincer machines, the famous soft toy dispensers often found at fairs and shopping centres, are at the heart of a growing controversy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s second largest city.
On 13 February 2025, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, or Ksa) issued a warning to VriendenLoterij regarding advertising deemed inappropriate.
Imagine browsing an online betting site, confident that your personal data is protected. A few hours later, targeted adverts for gambling sites invade your Facebook news feed. Coincidence? Not really.
For several years, Google has played a key role in regulating online advertising. Recently, Google announced a tightening of its rules on gambling advertising.
In the second half of 2024, GAMSTOP, the UK’s national self-exclusion programme for online gambling, saw a 31% increase in registrations among under-25s.
The debate surrounding loot boxes in video games, and League of Legends in particular, took a new twist in 2024, with a complaint lodged by a Belgian couple.
Superbet, a key player in the gaming sector, recently concluded a €1.3 billion refinancing agreement with Blackstone and funds managed by HPS Investment Partners.
The online gambling industry is undergoing a major transformation, with comparison sites (affiliates) now demanding a voice in regulatory decisions. Martyn Hannah, co-founder and CEO of Comparasino, is making an […]
