Cruks outage? The Ksa details operators’ obligations
The Ksa has just clarified the protocols for accessing online gambling platforms during technical malfunctions of the national Cruks register.
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Lotteries began in Bruges, Belgium: an expert explains everything
The Dutch lottery celebrates its 300th anniversary this year. But anyone buying a ticket today is often unaware of just…
The KSC continues its fight against unlicensed operators: 10 new sites blocked
The KSC is intensifying its regulatory action and has placed 10 new unauthorized gambling platforms on its official blacklist this…
Belgium seems to still resist the illegal gaming gambling wave: but for how much longer?
The unease is palpable. In the Netherlands, trusted gaming brands are disappearing into the hands of unknown gambling companies. Belgium…
ANJ mobilises amateur clubs against betting
Faced with the rise in sports betting and the preconceived ideas that surround it, the National Gaming Authority (ANJ) is…
Trimbos: a 2026-2028 strategy against addiction
The Trimbos Institute has just released its new multi-year strategy for the 2026-2028 period, a framework document that aligns its…
“Popular feature under fire”: Ksa intervenes in betting
The popular feature among online bookmakers, “early payout”, is under fire.
DJ website hacked to promote illegal casinos
A Belgian website devoted to news about DJs was recently hacked, leading to the publication of content promoting online casinos…
UK: rising licence fees – the end of the legal market?
The UK is at a turning point for its online gambling industry. A proposed rise in licence fees, coupled with…
Ksa takes action: influencer Rouand YT 2 targeted for illegal gambling ads
A rap on the knuckles for Rouand YT 2, a well-known online influencer.
Belgian players can sue illegal casinos
In Belgium, players who have wagered on unlicensed online casinos can now take their case to court. This legal development…
Gambling: when Facebook ads target children
Advertisements for gambling using photos of children have recently been circulating on Facebook.
Speeltermeer: Recognising gambling addiction before it’s too late
Problems associated with gambling do not always leave visible traces, until the consequences become impossible to ignore. This observation is…
Michel Groothuizen opposes a total ban on advertising
The chairman of the Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA), Michel Groothuizen, has publicly expressed his reservations about the coalition government's plan…
Sports betting in the Netherlands: bet365 and One Casino reprimanded
The Ksa has issued a stern warning to operators One Casino and bet365 following the discovery of major infringements concerning…
EPIS vs Cruks: how Belgium and the Netherlands tackle gambling addiction
Belgium and the Netherlands are actively combating gambling addiction, and one of the tools available to gamblers is the EPIS…
“Strict rules push players to the black market” – concerns grow over Finnish gambling plans
Anger and concern are mounting in Finland. Major gambling companies such as Wildz Group and SkillOnNet are reacting sharply to…