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Threat and abusive refund claim: the court rules

22 Dec 2025

A German court has just drawn a clear legal line in the online casino sector, classifying a refund request accompanied by public threats as an attempt at extortion. The case was analysed by Michael Schmitt of Malta Media.

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The end of sweepstakes casinos? A look back at 2025

Julien

21 Dec 2025

In 2025, one of the most controversial phenomena in iGaming, sweepstakes casinos, came under an unprecedented legal microscope. Largely tolerated for years thanks to legal grey areas, these online casinos have faced a wave of bans, regulatory actions and strategic moves that are redefining their future.

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End of mixed promotions in UK gambling

Glen

21 Dec 2025

From 2026, the United Kingdom is preparing to overhaul the rules governing online gambling promotions. The aim is to make offers clearer, more responsible and better suited to protecting players, while imposing new obligations on operators.

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Fraudulent subscriptions: the Ksa takes action

Alex

20 Dec 2025

In the Netherlands, the gambling regulatory authority is today sounding the alarm over what it considers to be ambiguous lottery marketing practices, which may have led thousands of consumers to sign up for subscriptions without fully realising it.

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‘This is historic’ – Finland ends state monopoly on online gambling

Glen

20 Dec 2025

The Finnish Parliament has approved a law opening up the gambling market by a large majority. The state monopoly will end in January 2026.

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National Lottery: a legal framework to be rewritten by 2026

Sarah

19 Dec 2025

By pointing out legal inconsistencies between private games of chance and certain National Lottery offers, the country’s highest court is now forcing the legislature to review its copy. In this sensitive context, the National Lottery states that it is at the disposal of the competent authorities to contribute to the development of a more coherent, protective and legally sound legal framework.

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Kansspelautoriteit funds approach to gambling harm, Municipalities start pilot project

Alex

19 Dec 2025

Gambling problems often start silently. That is precisely why it is important to recognize them early. The new Collaborative Association for Early Detection of Gambling Harm (Samenwerkingsverband Vroegsignalering Schade door Gokken – SVSG) wants to change this.

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Boulogne wins against Partouche after 6 years

Caroline

17 Dec 2025

After six years of legal proceedings and judicial twists and turns, the Boulogne-sur-Mercasino case is finally coming to an end. The Conseil d’Etat, France’s highest administrative court, has ruled that the town has won its case against the Partouche group.

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Berck Casino: the legal battle intensifies

Caroline

16 Dec 2025

In Berck, an iconic seaside resort on the Opal Coast, the casino is not just a place of entertainment: it has become the focus of a complex legal tug-of-war, combining heritage issues, economic interests and conflicting court rulings.

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National Lottery: advertising and bonuses under high tension

Alex

15 Dec 2025

In Belgium, advertising for games of chance is more than just a marketing issue. In recent months, the rules governing advertising have led the authorities to clash over a central issue: should the National Lottery receive preferential treatment compared with other games of chance?

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The Ksa wants impeccable records

Julien

11 Dec 2025

On 4 December 2025, the Dutch online gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), brought together the main online betting and casino operators for a round table discussion focused on the proper application of due diligence, their responsibility towards player protection.

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The Ksa prepares XXL fines against illegal casinos

Glen

11 Dec 2025

In 2025, the Dutch gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit(Ksa), seems to have reached a turning point in its fight against illegal online casinos. After a period of sanctions deemed ‘modest’, the resumption of turnover estimates suggests that much more dissuasive fines are on the horizon.

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Radio bingo will be legal in Denmark in 2026

Glen

9 Dec 2025

Denmark is preparing to take an unprecedented step in the regulation of gambling: parliament is currently examining a bill which, if passed, will allow local associations and radio stations to organise bingo games not only in physical venues, but also via walkie-talkies or local radio stations.

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End of suspense for Parisian gaming clubs

Caroline

8 Dec 2025

After eight years of precarious existence, Parisian gaming clubs may be about to turn the page on experimentation. The Senate has just approved a historic amendment that could transform these entertainment venues into permanent institutions in the Parisian landscape. But the final decision still rests with the National Assembly.

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Gambling losses refunded: uncertainty reigns ahead of final decision

Glen

5 Dec 2025

A wave of uncertainty is sweeping through the world of online gambling in the Netherlands. Players who gambled — and lost — before online gambling was legalised are seeking to recover their losses. But the outcome of these claims now depends on arbitration at the highest level of the Dutch justice system.

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New York: Three casinos soon to be authorised!

Sarah

3 Dec 2025

New York is preparing to take a historic step forward in the gambling sector. Three ambitious casino projects are in the running to obtain an official licence, a decision that could transform the state’s economic and urban landscape in the coming years.

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NSW stops night-time poker machines

Glen

3 Dec 2025

A major turning point has just been reached in the fight against the evils of gambling in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW). The government has decided to abolish the exemptions previously granted to pubs and clubs allowing them to operate slot machines throughout the night. From spring 2026, more than 670 establishments will be required to close their gaming rooms between 4am and 10am.

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