The Netherlands gets tough: Winbet sanctioned for illegal activity
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) is stepping up its efforts to protect consumers by taking action against unlicensed operators.
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Online casinos: the French government backstracks in the face of criticism
This Sunday, the French government decided to put on hold the controversial project to authorize online casinos.
Why Online Casinos need to get rid of wagering requirements on bonuses
Martyn Hannah, co-founder of online casino comparison site Comparasino, is calling for online casinos to stop imposing wagering requirements on…
Lunapark: from games of skill to games of chance
Between the many rides installed at the Liège fair since October 5, various lunapark-type stands have taken place. For a…
Belgian football clubs try to circumvent gambling rules
Change is in the air in the Belgian football world. As of 1 January 2025, clubs will no longer be…
Ban on gambling advertisements for sports clubs: Now also for amateurs
As of 1 July 2025, gambling companies in the Netherlands will no longer be allowed to sponsor any sports club,…
Online casinos : ban to be lifted soon in France
France is about to take a decisive step. The government has announced its intention to authorize online casinos, a practice…
Twitter ignores gambling rules: illegal online casinos advertise extensively
Dutch and Belgian users of X (formerly Twitter) are increasingly confronted with illegal advertisements from unlicensed online casinos.
Italy’s gambling market gets new rules: Strict age control
In Italy, it will become a lot more difficult for minors to access adult content. Such as gambling and pornography…
Brazil: New guidelines for sports betting and iGaming
The Brazilian Ministry of Sports has published new guidelines for approving sports betting and iGaming operations.
BAGO not happy with Knack article about gambling advertising
The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) is not happy with an article that appeared on the Knack website yesterday.
Players unknowingly lured into illegal online casinos
Illegal, yet wildly popular: millions of French people unknowingly visit illegal gambling sites, including online casinos.
Norwegian regulator investigates Norsk Tipping: Rules broken
Norwegian regulator Lotteritilsynet is investigating whether state-owned gambling company Norsk Tipping has broken the rules. The problem? Some players were…
Ireland considers drastic ban: gambling advertising and bonuses
The debate over Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 is back on the table, with many of the old arguments appearing…
Premier League clubs lose millions due to gambling ban
A new survey by OLBG in England shows that a whopping 58% of Premier League clubs are worried about major…
Lawmakers seek action on teen online gambling
Concerns have been expressed in the Dutch government's House of Representatives about young people who gamble online secretly.
The status of gambling advertising and football sponsorship: Potentially a bloodbath for clubs
The end of gambling advertising in sports is fast approaching in Belgium. New rules, which the Belgian government has introduced,…