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Ksa investigates risky gambling behaviour

The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) recently published the results of a detailed study on the markers of risky gambling…

XXL Logos: Controversial creativity from gambling operators to defy regulations

Since January 1st, Belgium has implemented strict new restrictions on sponsorship by gambling and sports betting operators.

Lottery tickets sold to teenagers: What happened in Utrecht?

A case has recently come to light in the Utrecht region of the Netherlands that has caused a stir.

Poland calls on EU to unite against black gambling market

Poland, currently president of the Council of the European Union, has an ambitious plan: to unite the European Union in…

Illegal bingos under fire from the Kansspelautoriteit

The organizer of a series of illegal bingos has been heavily sanctioned by the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulatory…

Belgian football clubs are bending the law to keep their sponsorship

The Belgian football scene is in turmoil as new rules aimed at limiting gambling advertising come into force.

Record fine of 1 million for Alimaniere, an exemplary sanction against illegal gambling

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, has fined Alimaniere Sociedad De Responsabilidad Limitada 1,050,000 euros.

Germany stepped up its fight against illegal gambling in 2024

In 2024, Germany took a decisive step in regulating its online gambling market. The Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), the…

Irish banks unite against excessive gambling: a historic first

In Ireland, a crucial step has just been taken in the protection of vulnerable gamblers. Allied Irish Bank (AIB) and…

Cruks in 2024: 488 new registrations per week

The central gambling exclusion register in the Netherlands called Centraal Register Uitsluiting Kansspelen, or Cruks, has seen a spectacular increase…

The European Casino Association on the offensive against illegal gambling

The European Casino Association (ECA) has just published an ambitious manifesto for the 2025-2029 policy cycle of the European Union.

New penalty rules for the Kansspelautoriteit: Fines of up to 2 million euros and 3% turnover penalty

As of 1 January, something important has changed for providers of games of chance. The Dutch Gaming Authority ( Kansspelautoriteit…

Evolution’s future in the UK called into question by investigation

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched an in-depth investigation into Evolution Malta Limited, a major player in the online…

The Netherlands calls on Europe to ban loot boxes

Dirk Beljaarts, the Dutch Minister for Economic Affairs, has called for a Europe-wide ban on loot boxes.

EGBA calls on Austria to move to a multi-licensing system

While the majority of EU Member States have adopted multiple licensing systems for online gambling, Austria remains one of the…

Exclude horse racing from affordability checks?

Matt Zarb-Cousin, co-founder and director of external affairs at Gamban, recently expressed his desire to see horse racing excluded from…

Self-exclusion disregarded: Unibet pays the price

Unibet has been fined €400,000 by the Ksa. The penalty follows breaches relating to authorised access to players on the…