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On 12 August 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, issued a stern warning to TonyBet. The reason? The operator, despite holding a licence in the Netherlands, offered its customers bets that are considered illegal under Dutch law.

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Player under investigation over winnings at illegal online casino Bruno Casino

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A 22-year-old man from the Netherlands was sentenced to twelve weeks in prison, three of which were suspended.

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EGBA: 89% of gaming employees trained in responsible gaming

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The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has announced that nearly nine out of ten of its members’ employees underwent responsible gaming training in 2024. This record figure reflects a profound cultural shift, with player protection becoming everyone’s business, from customer service to senior management.

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France cracks down on match-fixing with new law

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In France, match-fixing (the manipulation of results for profit) has long been seen as a marginal problem. But this ambiguity is about to disappear: since June 2025, this practice has been treated as organised crime, on a par with drug trafficking and human trafficking.

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e-Evidence: give your opinion before 17/09/2025

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Belgium is preparing to transpose the new European ‘e-evidence’ framework into national law, which is intended to facilitate cross-border access to electronic evidence in criminal matters. The IBPT is launching a public consultation open until 17 September 2025, inviting citizens, businesses and judicial actors to express their views on the draft law and royal decree.

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Is AI a real tool in the field of online gambling?

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In an interview with iGaming Express, Bartek Borkowski, founder and managing partner of createIT, made a statement that resonates widely: artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept for the iGaming sector, it is a real operational tool.

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What are the signs of online gambling addiction?

Online gambling addiction is a reality for many players, exacerbated by easy access to 24-hour online casinos. But what lies behind these words? In this article, we explore the causes, symptoms and treatments of this addiction, with a focus on the help available in Belgium.

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A perfect copy of Staatsloterij spotted

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While searching for ‘online casino Nederland’, Frank Kruit, a web visibility expert, came across an intriguing advertisement: a link to ‘staatssloterij.nl’, with an extra ‘s’. The site looked official, so he clicked on it.

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Graine Hurst, CEO of the BGC, wages war on misconceptions about gambling

Faced with myths and lies spread by the British media about gambling, the CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council, Grainne Hurst, is relying on data and the voices of players to restore the truth and defend the image of a rapidly changing industry.

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The British IPPR wants to tax gambling more to fund social programmes

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The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), an influential British think tank, is reigniting the debate around a major reform of the tax system applied to gambling. In a report published on 7 August 2025, the institute proposes doubling taxes on online gambling and slot machines, with the aim of generating more than £3 billion per year.

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Ozempic: hope for gambling addiction

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Already popular as a treatment for diabetes and obesity, Ozempic reveals an unexpected potential: that of acting on addictive disorders, including gambling addiction. American researchers suggest a measurable beneficial effect, paving the way for new therapeutic avenues.

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Gambling addiction funded by ticket scam

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10 Aug 2025

In Heerenveen, a 48-year-old man saw his daily life turn into a dangerous whirlwind, trapped in a gambling addiction. Driven by the need to keep betting, he devised a well-oiled scam: offering fake concert tickets for sale on Marktplaats.

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City of Dreams in Sri Lanka, the new flagship destination for gaming and luxury

10 Aug 2025

With the opening of City of Dreams in Colombo, Sri Lanka is entering the ranks of the world’s leading luxury tourism and gaming destinations. Backed by a strategic partnership between Melco Resorts & Entertainment and John Keells Holdings, this colossal $1.2 billion project aims to transform the region in the same way that Macau did for China.

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Kansspelautoriteit starts partnership with Football Club Roda JC

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9 Aug 2025

The Kansspelautoriteit is entering a remarkable partnership with the Kerkrade-based Football Club Roda JC. Roda JC plays in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie, the second-highest division in Dutch Football.

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Woman in Texas wins $83.5 million but only receives $35 million due to scandal

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9 Aug 2025

Kristen Moriarty from Houston thought she had won the jackpot of a lifetime. She won $83.5 million through the Texas Lottery. But her luck quickly turned into a legal nightmare when it emerged that her winning ticket had been purchased through a lottery courier.

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Is LeoVegas legal in Belgium?

9 Aug 2025

LeoVegas, an online gaming giant renowned for its mobile excellence, operates legally in several countries, including the Netherlands, where it has been active since a recent agreement. However, in Belgium, the operator is not authorised, and no licence application is pending.

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