Chairman Michel Groothuizen (Ksa) attends political debate on gambling
The Ksa is serious about intensifying the fight against illegal providers. Michel Groothuizen, who has been appointed chairman of the…
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Maastricht: Circus Gran Casino crosses the line, Ksa intervenes
On 9 April 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, announced on its website that it had formally taken…
The Kansspelautoriteit takes a stand against illegal apps
A more intensive effort is needed to take down illegal apps. The Ksa (Dutch Gambling Authority) is fully committed to…
Agreement on gambling regulation between Ireland and the United Kingdom
The Irish and UK gambling regulators have signed a landmark agreement to harmonise their efforts in regulating the sector, with…
Betsson: acquisition of Goldrun Casino on hold
n February 2024, Betsson AB announced the acquisition of Goldrun Casino for €27.5 million in order to gain a lasting…
ANJ: Reinforced anti-money laundering surveillance
The National Gaming Authority has assessed gambling operators' action plans to combat money laundering in 2024. While progress has been…
Fighting addiction: The ANJ steps up its efforts
The ANJ is stepping up its action against excessive gambling and underage gambling by imposing strict prevention plans on operators.…
Médiateur des jeux: a promising 2024 report
The Médiateur des jeux's 2024 report highlights a year marked by a large number of disputes, particularly in sports betting,…
Gambling in the Netherlands: Debate on new legislation
The Netherlands is considering gradually raising the legal gambling age to better protect young adults and combat the black market.…
Players at risk? Lucky 7 under fire
Lucky 7 Casino was recently criticised by the Ksa for serious breaches of its duty of care, including a customer…
United Kingdom: an end to excessive bonus requirements
The UK Gambling Commission has announced new regulations coming into force in December 2025 to strengthen player protection. These measures…
Japan declares war on illegal online casinos
Japan has stepped up its fight against illegal online casinos with strict new measures aimed at limiting access to these…
Finland wants affiliates ban – experts predict illegal gambling chaos
Finland wants to ban affiliate marketing in their new online gambling legislation. According to the Finnish government, affiliate marketing carries…
UK regulator fines Corbett Bookmakers
Corbett Bookmakers has been fined £686,070 by the UK Gambling Commission for serious failings in anti-money laundering and responsible gambling.…
Dutch newspapers: advertising illegal games
The Dutch authorities, via the Ksa, have warned newspapers about the illegal promotion of unauthorised gambling sites. Following an in-depth…
CJEU highlights importance of EU notification procedure in gambling regulation
The CJEU (Court of Justice of the European Union) stands for the highest authority within the European Union regarding the…
German court invalidates IP blocking of gambling sites
Germany's Federal Administrative Court (BVerwG) has ruled that the German Gaming Regulator (GGL) cannot require Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to…