Kansspelautoriteit warns ZEbet and Starcasino regarding wagering obligations
ZEbet and Starcasino have both been cited by the Kansspelautoriteit for allegedly requiring players to wager deposited money before withdrawing…
Legislation
The Ksa is cracking down on gambling advertisements in commercial newspapers
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has taken a decisive step: not only is it now identifying advertisements for illegal gambling in newspapers…
IP blocking: the solution to illegal casinos?
Faced with the growing threat of the black market in gambling, Germany's interior ministers are calling for immediate reform of…
ANJ kicks off responsible advertising campaign
The ANJ is stepping up its fight against gambling advertising abuses. At a conference, the French regulator unveiled a series…
Will online gambling in Belgium soon become even stricter than it already is?
En Belgique, les règles relatives aux jeux de hasard en ligne sont déjà assez strictes. La publicité est de plus…
ADM approves 46 online operators
ADM has just selected the 46 operators who will take part in the next licensing phase. This is an important…
A clear call to order from the ANJ: €75,000 fine for an online operator
The Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ) has imposed a €75,000 fine on a licensed operator for serious breaches of its…
The ANJ approves FDJ’s 2026 programme subject to strict conditions
The ANJ has given its approval, subject to strict conditions, to FDJ's 2026 programme. The emphasis is on protecting players,…
Hard-fought battle over gambling law: Malta ignores Europe
There is a big rumble between Malta and the European Commission. The row revolves around a new Maltese gambling law,…
European gambling companies pour billions into state coffers – fully committed to safe gaming
It's a staggering amount: in 2024, the largest European gambling companies paid a combined €3.8 billion in taxes.
Crucial update to EGBA AML guidelines
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is preparing to align its anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines with the new EU…
Netherlands: The double-edged sword of deposit limits
From October 2024, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, has introduced a new player protection scheme: monthly deposit limits.…
Why players will soon be gambling illegally en masse according to Björn Fuchs
Björn Fuchs is no unknown name in the world of online gambling. As chairman of VNLOK, the industry association for…
Casinos angry at regulator GGL over misleading figures
German gambling watchdog GGL came out with figures for 2024. According to them, things are going pretty well. More people…
New taxes on online gambling in France: is the government jeopardising a strategic sector?
For French online gambling operators, July 1 marks a real regulatory shockwave, with the entry into force of a new…
New chairman leads merger of VNLOK and NOGA: Björn Fuchs on online gambling and politics
Björn Fuchs (48) lives in Zutendaal, Belgium. He once started at RTL, where he worked his way up to Manager…
The Kansspelautoriteit engages with providers to improve player files
Last May, a meeting was held between the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) and the providers to improve the player files. The Ksa…