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Gaming1: ‘This approach can stop illegal gambling in Belgium’

In an interview with SBCNews, Gaming1 spoke about illegal gambling in Belgium.

Chestoption: illegal offer stopped

On 29 April 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, announced that it had imposed a fine on Chestoption…

EGBA adopts AI from Letzz

In an industry where regulation is evolving at a breakneck pace, compliance has become a major challenge for online gaming…

United Kingdom: A single tax for all online gambling

The United Kingdom is planning to merge the three current taxes on online gambling into a single Remote Betting &…

Gambling ads banned? Google explains

For several months now, the Netherlands has been looking for ways to better regulate online gambling advertising. Google already claims…

840,000 penalty for Starscream Limited

Starscream Limited has been fined by the Dutch Gaming Authority for illegally offering online gambling to Dutch players via several…

Gambling advertising: Brazil says stop

Brazil is strengthening its legislation against illegal online gambling advertising, with a bill introduced by MP Kim Kataguiri providing for…

Gamusoft LP: illegal activities halted

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has fined Gamusoft LP for illegally offering games of chance to Dutch players via the csgofast.com website,…

Minors targeted by 711 B.V.: Ksa alert

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has sanctioned 711 B.V. after it broadcast gambling advertisements targeting minors. The incident revealed flaws in the…

DSWV calls for stricter measures

In Germany, almost half of online gamblers are still using illegal gambling sites, despite the regulations due to be introduced…

734,000 fine for gross negligence

The Kansspelautoriteit, the Dutch gambling regulator, has fined an online gaming operator €734,000 for a serious breach of its duty…

Ladbrokes: a Belgian legal saga

In Belgium, betting operator Ladbrokes has been at the centre of a legal controversy after offering virtual betting without a…

Malta and Germany clash over gambling

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is examining a case between a German player and Lottoland, an…

Chairman Michel Groothuizen (Ksa) attends political debate on gambling

The Ksa is serious about intensifying the fight against illegal providers. Michel Groothuizen, who has been appointed chairman of the…

Maastricht: Circus Gran Casino crosses the line, Ksa intervenes

On 9 April 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, announced on its website that it had formally taken…

The Kansspelautoriteit takes a stand against illegal apps

A more intensive effort is needed to take down illegal apps. The Ksa (Dutch Gambling Authority) is fully committed to…

Agreement on gambling regulation between Ireland and the United Kingdom

The Irish and UK gambling regulators have signed a landmark agreement to harmonise their efforts in regulating the sector, with…

Betsson: acquisition of Goldrun Casino on hold

n February 2024, Betsson AB announced the acquisition of Goldrun Casino for €27.5 million in order to gain a lasting…

ANJ: Reinforced anti-money laundering surveillance

The National Gaming Authority has assessed gambling operators' action plans to combat money laundering in 2024. While progress has been…

Fighting addiction: The ANJ steps up its efforts

The ANJ is stepping up its action against excessive gambling and underage gambling by imposing strict prevention plans on operators.…