The Ksa suffocates the black market by targeting illegal casino infrastructure

3 Jun 2026

The hunt for illegal online casinos continues in the Netherlands. By directly attacking hosting providers, search engines, and banks, the Dutch regulator is suffocating the black market thanks to an ultra-efficient network strategy.

Sensation

Woohoo is not a game of chance

Glen L.

2 Jun 2026

The Brussels Criminal Court has acquitted the National Lottery and its managing director, Jannie Haek, in the Woohoo online gaming case. The ruling, handed down on 29 May, confirms that these games fall under the online lottery regulations and not under the law on games of chance.

Legislation

The house edge: the mathematical secret of casinos

Caroline B.

2 Jun 2026

What is the house edge? The house edge represents the mathematical percentage that the casino deducts over the long term. Read our complete guide to learn everything about this percentage.

Games

Pragmatic Play games are disappearing from illegal casinos

Alex D.

2 Jun 2026

Several Dutch players seem to be unable to access Pragmatic Play games on unlicensed online casinos in the Netherlands.

Sensation

A forgotten €6 million Loto ticket

Alex D.

1 Jun 2026

A winning ticket from the special Loto draw on 31 December 2025, validated in Blankenberge, was worth €6 million. Its owner never came forward before the deadline. The National Lottery has confirmed that this sum will be reinvested into the game.

Sensation

“AI will shape the World Cup”: Kambi CEO predicts a major revolution in sports betting

Ron Emmerink

1 Jun 2026

The next World Cup will be bigger than ever. More matches, more countries and thousands of additional live betting opportunities are putting the sector under enormous pressure. According to Simon Noy, artificial intelligence will determine which sportsbooks succeed and which fall behind.

Interview

Polymarket and Kalshi blocked in Spain too

Caroline B.

31 May 2026

A new thunderclap for prediction markets in Europe. Spain is temporarily banning access to Polymarket and Kalshi to protect its bettors, following in the footsteps of Belgium and a growing coalition of European countries.

Sensation

“The gambling world is at a breaking point”: what Gambling Club interviews reveal

Ron Emmerink

31 May 2026

The online gambling world is changing faster than ever. Behind the scenes, pressure is mounting on casinos, affiliates, regulators, and players. Illegal providers are gaining ground. New laws are piling up. At the same time, the sector is trying to reinvent itself.

Legislation

Bet365 finally arrives in France

Sarah C.

30 May 2026

Bet365 launched its online sports betting service in France on Tuesday 26 May 2026 after obtaining a licence from the French National Gaming Authority (ANJ). The operator also holds licences for horse racing and poker, two activities set to follow shortly.

Sensation

How slot machines keep players engaged : The psychology behind it

Ron Emmerink

30 May 2026

Slot machines never really stop these days. Lights flash constantly, sounds follow one another in rapid succession, and new bonus rounds appear within seconds. As a result, many players lose track of time as soon as the reels start spinning.

Slots

GDPR and Gambling: the ANJ and the CNIL call time on the free-for-all regarding player data

Julien D.

29 May 2026

The ANJ and the CNIL have published an ultra-strict GDPR guide that radically transforms the management of player data, with a direct impact on the Belgian market.

Legislation

Can you really win at roulette every time?

Caroline B.

29 May 2026

For centuries, this casino game has fascinated players and strategists in their quest for the infallible method. Martingale, Fibonacci, James Bond… behind these names lie tactics that are sometimes brilliant, often risky. But do these strategies really allow you to win every time? Take a behind-the-scenes look at roulette to find out what is myth and what really makes the difference.

Roulette

He wins €500, Unibet withdraws everything

Alex D.

28 May 2026

Laurent thought he’d pulled off a nice win on the Tour de Romandie: €10 staked, €510 credited to his account. But a few days later, Unibet cancelled his bet, withdrew the winnings and cited incorrect odds.

Sensation

“The illegal sector is growing fast”: Top-Casino.nl sees danger for Belgium too

Ron Emmerink

28 May 2026

The Dutch online gambling market is under pressure. Stricter rules, higher taxes, and political discussions regarding a total advertising ban are creating major uncertainty. At the same time, illegal providers are gaining ground through Google and aggressive SEO techniques.

Interview

€34 billion wagered: the National Lottery reveals the figures and targets private sites

Caroline B.

27 May 2026

Through the ‘Cartes sur table’ initiative, the National Lottery is revealing previously unpublished figures and directly challenging its private-sector competitors.

Economy

Illegal lotteries: the UK takes a tougher stance

Julien D.

27 May 2026

The UK gambling regulator intends to step up its efforts against illegal lotteries, at a time when charitable lotteries are experiencing unprecedented growth in the UK.

Legislation

European countries can freeze the assets of illegal casinos

Glen L.

26 May 2026

The Court of Justice of the European Union has handed down an important ruling for players seeking to recover money from online gambling operators. The ruling concerns a dispute between an Austrian player and the online casino Mr Green, centring on a debt of over €62,000.

Legislation