Fewer inspections, more risks — UKGC warning
While gambling remains firmly rooted in the daily lives of Britons, a worrying decline in local inspections is undermining the…
Legislation
Leaked plan for 40% tax on casinos: who will survive?
The British online gambling industry is experiencing unprecedented turbulence. The leak of a budget document revealing a possible 40% tax…
Google bans advertising for physical casinos in 35 countries
Google has taken a new step in its regulation of gambling advertising. On 19 November 2025, the technology giant announced…
Limited access to player data hinders research
Since online gambling was legalized in the Netherlands, the need to analyze player behavior in detail has never been more…
Japan cracks down on illegal online gambling – increases penalties
The Japanese cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, has approved a comprehensive plan to stop the growth of illegal…
Casinos de France predicts billions in losses and social damage
The French trade association Casinos de France is sounding the alarm. According to them, the legalisation of online casinos would…
D66 calls for a halt to the increase in gambling tax
As Parliament prepares to examine in detail the next tax bill, expected in 2026, one measure is already provoking heated…
Italy reinvents its online gaming
Italy is entering a major turning point in its online gaming sector: this 13 November 2025 marks the launch of…
How Malta undermines Belgium’s gambling rules
Bitcasino.io is among the casinos considered illegal in Belgium, despite this, Belgian players can still access this casino and play…
Germany wants to take stricter action against online slots
Germany is seriously considering tightening the rules regarding online slots. There is growing criticism of the current policy. Politicians feel…
888.nl under fire for poor customer service
The 888 online casino is now under fire from the Dutch authorities. The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has opened proceedings against the…
Google blocks casino sweepstakes worldwide
Google has quietly introduced a major change to its advertising policy. From now on, casino sweepstakes will no longer be…
Sweden bans CGG: illegal gambling site permanently blocked
The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, has permanently banned CGG Entertainment Ltd from operating in the Swedish market. The company, registered…
Iceland risks losing control of its gambling crisis
The Icelandic government is under pressure to finally implement stricter gambling legislation. The current rules date back to 2005 and…
NetBet fined £650,000
The Gambling Commission has fined NetBet £650,000 (approximately €740,000) for multiple breaches of its anti-money laundering and social responsibility obligations.
Smart test aims to stop chaos in the gambling market
The Netherlands has been trying for years to get a grip on online gambling. Through rules, bans, and limits, the…
Partnership between the Ksa and the UKGC for enhanced supervision
The online gambling sector knows no borders. Faced with this reality, two major European regulatory authorities have taken a significant…