Italy: Sports betting back in Serie A
After a six-year ban, Italy is set to lift the ban on sports betting sponsors in professional sport. This decision…
Legislation
Baden-Württemberg opens the doors to online gaming
Baden-Württemberg in Germany has taken a crucial step by legalising online gambling, specifically table games such as blackjack and roulette.…
Sweden under pressure to regulate online gambling
Sweden's online gambling market is experiencing worrying growth in its illegal segment. According to recent estimates, a quarter of the…
The French Council of State backs the ANJ against the FDJ
On 11 February 2025, the French Council of State handed down two major decisions confirming the authority of the National…
New taxation on gambling in France: online operators raise their voices
At the start of 2025, the French government has announced a significant increase in taxes on online gambling operators.
Are loot boxes legal in Belgium?
You are probably wondering why the new trendy mobile game released all over the world is not accessible in Belgium.…
TonyBet ordered to switch to Dutch
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, recently issued a warning to online gambling operator TonyBet.
Gambling in the Netherlands: stricter laws on the horizon
The world of gambling is about to undergo a major transformation. State Secretary for Law Protection Teun Struycken recently presented…
Unprecedented cooperation against money laundering
On 13 February 2025, over 100 industry professionals, regulators and law enforcement representatives gathered at the Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group's…
United Kingdom: financial tests for responsible gambling
The online gambling sector in the UK is under intense scrutiny. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) recently conducted a first…
Pincer machines: gambling or manipulation?
Pincer machines, the famous soft toy dispensers often found at fairs and shopping centres, are at the heart of a…
Ksa calls VriendenLoterij to order
On 13 February 2025, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, or Ksa) issued a warning to VriendenLoterij regarding advertising deemed inappropriate.
New regulations: The impact on Brugge and Anderlecht jerseys
Since January 1, 2025, Belgian football has undergone a major transformation with the introduction of new regulations strictly limiting gambling…
Gambling advertising: Google’s new rules
For several years, Google has played a key role in regulating online advertising. Recently, Google announced a tightening of its…
Belgium: Complaint against League of Legends loot boxes
The debate surrounding loot boxes in video games, and League of Legends in particular, took a new twist in 2024,…
Affiliates: the forgotten players in gambling legislation
The online gambling industry is undergoing a major transformation, with comparison sites (affiliates) now demanding a voice in regulatory decisions.…
BAGO welcomes new government agreement
The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) has expressed its support for the new government agreement aimed at stepping up…