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Belgium: Complaint against League of Legends loot boxes

The debate surrounding loot boxes in video games, and League of Legends in particular, took a new twist in 2024,…

Affiliates: the forgotten players in gambling legislation

The online gambling industry is undergoing a major transformation, with comparison sites (affiliates) now demanding a voice in regulatory decisions.…

BAGO welcomes new government agreement

The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) has expressed its support for the new government agreement aimed at stepping up…

End of the online casino monopoly in Austria?

Could Austria finally rid itself of its monopoly on online casino games? After decades of strict regulation and resistance to…

New rules to protect British players

As concerns about online gambling continue to grow, the UK has recently taken a series of ambitious steps to regulate…

De Wever Government and gambling: modernisation and consumer protection at the forefront

The new federal government agreement in Belgium contains a few (limited) passages on the gambling sector. Below we briefly explain…

Scandal in finland: Football association confirms match-fixing!

The Finnish Football Association has confirmed that multiple matches in the lower divisions were manipulated. The disciplinary committee stated that…

Not every Dutch gambling provider follows the rules

The Ksa (Dutch gambling authority) has addressed legal gambling providers regarding the implementation of the affordability check.

Casino on Telegram: a new illegal scourge?

Illegal gambling sites are nothing new. They have existed for many years, but a new form of illegal gambling is…

Is Apple responsible for illegal loot boxes?

Apple risks being held responsible for illegal loot boxes on its App Store after a complaint was lodged in Belgium.…

Sky Betting and Gaming found guilty of GDPR violation

The High Court of England and Wales has delivered a landmark verdict against Sky Betting and Gaming, a subsidiary of…

Judges ask Supreme Court for clarity on online gambling

Dutch judges want to know exactly what the situation is with lawsuits between gamblers and online casinos. Players are trying…

Gambling advertisements disappear, but football clubs find backdoor

Almost every professional football club in the Netherlands has a sponsorship contract with a gambling company. But this summer, gambling…

ANJ sanctions operator for non-compliance with withdrawal deadlines

The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) recently made a strong statement by sanctioning a licensed operator for excessively long withdrawal…

French-speaking regulators unite for stronger regulation

Representatives of the regulatory authorities of Belgium, France, Guinea and Ivory Coast met on January 20, 2025 at the ICE…

GambleAware calls for a review of the laws

A recent study conducted by Bournemouth University has highlighted alarming risks associated with certain forms of gambling.

UKGC steps up fight against illegal market

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is going on the offensive to combat unregulated gambling activities, with a particular focus on…