Spain imposes shock warnings on gambling
Spain is getting tough on gambling addiction. The government has just imposed explicit warnings, inspired by those used on cigarette…
Legislation
BAGO welcomes emerging European standards
The recent announcement that the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) has adopted the first indicators of risky gambling behaviour marks…
Harm markers: new European standard
The European Union has just approved a groundbreaking standard aimed at detecting risky gambling behaviour. Led by the EGBA and…
Swedish Gambling Act: end of legal loopholes in 2027?
In the midst of a spring 2025 marked by promises of reform, Sweden is preparing to make sweeping changes to…
Bet365’s advertising blunder – judge confirms sky-high fine
Bet365 thought it was being clever by sending the same email to everyone. But that included young people aged 18…
Clubs ordered to remove casino logos by the Ksa
In the Netherlands, the world of sport is about to turn a decisive page. The gambling authority, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa),…
William Hill sanctioned by the ASA for risky promotion
In the United Kingdom, a simple promotional voucher was enough to put William Hill in the regulators' crosshairs. The Advertising…
CasinoZorgplicht loses battle against 711 advertisements
The Advertising Code Committee in the Netherlands has rejected CasinoZorgplicht's complaint against gambling advertisements from online casino 711. According to…
Web3: the ANJ launches its anti-money laundering offensive
The challenges associated with money laundering are now entering new territory: Web3 and digital gaming. After tightening controls on traditional…
Gaming in Germany conference in Berlin: regulation or digital chaos?
On 11 November 2025, Berlin will become the rallying point for major players in iGaming: regulators, lawyers, operators and experts…
Regulation of online gambling in the Netherlands: between ambition and reality
While the Netherlands wanted to build a safe and transparent online gambling market, the reality is quite different. Successive restrictions,…
The EGBA calls for unity on due diligence on 25 September
Online gambling is experiencing rapid growth in Europe, but with it comes an increased risk of problematic behaviour. For the…
New Ksa guidelines for gaming halls
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, has unveiled new guidelines for physical gaming halls and casinos. It offers concrete…
Huge fine for Lottomart: shocking failures exposed
Lottomart is in serious trouble. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has fined its parent company, Maple International Ventures, a staggering…
AFJEL sets the record straight
In the face of recent criticism of online sports betting, the Association Française des Jeux en Ligne (AFJEL) is fighting…
Michel Groothuizen: “big gap” between theory and reality
At the SBC Leaders Summit in Lisbon, the chairman of the Kansspelautoriteit, Michel Groothuizen, sounded the alarm: while it is…
The KVA redesigns its website: check out your affiliates
Since 15 September 2025, the Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) has been presenting a completely revamped version of its website. The…