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29 Mar 2025

Japan has stepped up its fight against illegal online casinos with strict new measures aimed at limiting access to these unauthorised platforms. The government has stepped up controls on online payments, advertising, and affiliates of offshore gambling sites, while running awareness campaigns to inform the public of the risks associated with these practices.

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Finland wants affiliates ban – experts predict illegal gambling chaos

27 Mar 2025

Finland wants to ban affiliate marketing in their new online gambling legislation. According to the Finnish government, affiliate marketing carries risks. They cite misinformation, unclear boundaries between legal and illegal providers, and the lack of consumer protection. They also see tax avoidance as a problem because many affiliates are based outside Finland.

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UK regulator fines Corbett Bookmakers

26 Mar 2025

Corbett Bookmakers has been fined £686,070 by the UK Gambling Commission for serious failings in anti-money laundering and responsible gambling. The investigation revealed inadequate controls on at-risk players, allowing some customers to bet and lose large sums of money without intervention.

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Dutch newspapers: advertising illegal games

25 Mar 2025

The Dutch authorities, via the Ksa, have warned newspapers about the illegal promotion of unauthorised gambling sites. Following an in-depth investigation, several media outlets have been singled out for carrying advertisements or links to unregistered platforms, putting gamblers at risk.

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CJEU highlights importance of EU notification procedure in gambling regulation

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24 Mar 2025

The CJEU (Court of Justice of the European Union) stands for the highest authority within the European Union regarding the EU law has the task to make sure that it’s been respected and interpreted correctly and uniformly across all the member states.

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German court invalidates IP blocking of gambling sites

24 Mar 2025

Germany’s Federal Administrative Court (BVerwG) has ruled that the German Gaming Regulator (GGL) cannot require Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block illegal gambling sites via IP blocking, considering them to be mere technical intermediaries. This decision limits the GGL’s means of action, which will have to continue to target the hosts of these sites rather than the ISPs.

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Dutch Lottery takes Lalabet to court

24 Mar 2025

Since the regulation of the Dutch online gaming market in 2021, licensed operators have had to comply with strict rules. However, unauthorised platforms continue to attract Dutch players with promises of quick winnings. This is particularly true of Lalabet, an online gaming platform based in Costa Rica and operating for Dutch players without a legal licence.

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Demystifying betting: the ANJ’s action

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21 Mar 2025

Since September 2024, the National Gaming Authority (NGA) has stepped up its efforts to raise awareness among young amateur sportsmen and women of the risks associated with sports betting. In collaboration with the SportEasy application, an awareness campaign has been launched, followed by free sessions in sports associations.

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Ksa calls for more powers to combat illegal gambling websites

18 Mar 2025

One of the Kansspelautoriteit’s (Ksa) goals for 2025 is to sustainably combat and eradicate illegal casinos.

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Illegal gambling on the rise – what’s going on?

14 Mar 2025

Since October 2024, the Netherlands has seen a steady increase in traffic to illegal gambling sites. The cause? The deposit limits imposed since 1 October 2024 by the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa).

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Analyse Master: no offences, but concerns for young people

12 Mar 2025

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, recently concluded an investigation into the sports betting website Analyse Master.

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GRAI: a new era for gambling in Ireland

12 Mar 2025

Ireland has just taken a decisive step in the regulation of its gambling market. With the entry into force of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), a supervisory body with expanded powers, the country is stepping up its fight against the risks associated with betting and gambling.

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Gambling in the Netherlands: is the minimum age of 21 still too low?

11 Mar 2025

In the Netherlands, the debate over the legal age for gambling is gaining momentum. Currently set at 21, this minimum age is being questioned by a number of experts and organisations, who believe that it does not adequately protect young adults from the risks of addiction.

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Japan says stop to illegal online casinos

8 Mar 2025

The rise of illegal gambling in Japan has authorities considering strict measures, such as blocking online casino sites.

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Aspire Global fined £1.4 million

7 Mar 2025

On 4 March 2025, the UK Gambling Commission fined AG Communications, trading as Aspire Global, £1.4 million for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings.

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Casino Sky fined €900,000 for illegality