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21 Feb 2025

On 11 February 2025, the French Council of State handed down two major decisions confirming the authority of the National Gaming Authority (ANJ) over the games offered and promotional strategies of monopoly operators, in particular La Française des Jeux (FDJ).

Legislation

Norsk Tipping fined NOK 36 million for self-exclusion tool failure

21 Feb 2025

In a major blow to Norway’s state-owned online gaming operator Norsk Tipping, the Norwegian Gaming Regulatory Authority (Lotteritilsynet) has imposed a record fine of NOK 36 million (approximately €3.3 million).

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New taxation on gambling in France: online operators raise their voices

20 Feb 2025

At the start of 2025, the French government has announced a significant increase in taxes on online gambling operators.

Legislation

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Are loot boxes legal in Belgium?

19 Feb 2025

You are probably wondering why the new trendy mobile game released all over the world is not accessible in Belgium. There is a good chance that it is because of loot boxes, these random loot boxes that can be acquired in different video games and mobile games.

Legislation

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TonyBet ordered to switch to Dutch

Ron

19 Feb 2025

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, recently issued a warning to online gambling operator TonyBet.

Legislation

Merkur Slots UK fined for negligence

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19 Feb 2025

On 16 February 2025, the UK Gambling Commission imposed a record fine of £95,000 on Merkur Slots UK Limited, a subsidiary of an international gaming group.

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Gambling in the Netherlands: stricter laws on the horizon

Ron

18 Feb 2025

The world of gambling is about to undergo a major transformation. State Secretary for Law Protection Teun Struycken recently presented a series of proposals aimed at tightening regulation of the sector.

Legislation

Stake announces UK closure following Gambling Commission investigation

18 Feb 2025

On 12 February 2025, the UK Gambling Commission announced that online betting site Stake.uk will cease trading in the UK market from 11 March 2025.

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Self-exclusion: record rise in gamblers in 2024

In 2024, Belgium saw a significant increase in the number of players choosing to self-exclude from gambling.

Gaming Commission

Gambling Club investigates: hidden Stake ads on Reddit?

Reddit’s r/AITAH forum is known for its moral dilemma debates. But one trend is intriguing: many posts mention winning on Stake without ever mentioning losses.

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Illegal gambling: a growing threat in the Netherlands

Maxime

In 2024, the Dutch authorities introduced new regulations to govern online gambling. The aim was clear: to limit excessive losses by players and promote a safer environment.

Economy

Unprecedented cooperation against money laundering

Maxime

On 13 February 2025, over 100 industry professionals, regulators and law enforcement representatives gathered at the Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group’s (GAMLG) annual event to address the growing challenges of financial crime in the UK gambling sector.

Legislation

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United Kingdom: financial tests for responsible gambling

16 Feb 2025

The online gambling sector in the UK is under intense scrutiny. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) recently conducted a first phase of financial tests to assess the risks associated with online gamblers.

Legislation

Sky Bet accused of manipulating a vulnerable player

15 Feb 2025

In 2018, Sam (name changed), a British compulsive gambler, was plunging further and further into the abyss of online gambling.

Sensation

Pincer machines: gambling or manipulation?