When the National Lottery invades Belgian festivals
For two decades, the National Lottery has been rolling out its famous ‘Cut, Scratch, Win’ campaign at some of Belgium's…
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Prohibited betting options: Kansspelautoriteit reprimands ZEbetting and Betca
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) was forced to take action against prohibited betting options. Both ZEbetting and Betca were summoned for a…
United Kingdom: Will gambling tax explode?
The UK government is considering raising the tax on online gambling from 21% to a record 41%. The move, which…
The rock-hard psychology behind casino games: here’s what you need to know
Gambling is not just about winning money. Belgian players return mainly because of the feeling of excitement and thrill. Every…
Belgium’s Kenny Hallaert could become WSOP champion tonight
The 2025 World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas saw an unexpected face emerge among the four finalists:…
How Wimbledon is stopping live betting cheats
For the 2025 edition of Wimbledon, the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club has broken new ground. Gone are…
Netherlands: loot boxes escape the law
The Netherlands has just delivered a damning report: despite clear guidelines on consumer protection in the face of video game…
How did Bagnères-de-Luchon stop the return of the casino in its tracks?
On 9 July 2025, a tense town council put an abrupt end to plans to reopen the Bagnères-de-Luchon casino. Golden…
UKGC reform: fines based on revenue
On 10 October 2025, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will roll out a new system of financial penalties. The key…
United States: The impact of Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill on the incomes of professional gamblers
A discreet but far-reaching change has crept into the One Big Beautiful Bill, Donald Trump's ambitious tax reform plan: from…
Eurojackpot: 47,000 Norwegian winners… by mistake
Norsk Tipping, Norway's public lottery operator, is under in-depth investigation after a series of serious technical errors, including the sending…
Scratch card games: a risky commodity?
Despite their popularity and image as light entertainment, scratch card games can be a gateway to excessive gambling. This is…
Belgian gamblers share their story of addiction – fighting the temptation of online casinos
Since the introduction of stricter Belgian gambling regulations, such as the EPIS system and mandatory wagering limits, many gambling addicts…
The Ksa imposes heavy penalties on Casinoscout.nl and its owners
The Ksa has just imposed an injunction under penalty payment on Casinoscout.nl for promoting illegal casinos. The fine amounts to…
IP blocking: the solution to illegal casinos?
Faced with the growing threat of the black market in gambling, Germany's interior ministers are calling for immediate reform of…
ANJ kicks off responsible advertising campaign
The ANJ is stepping up its fight against gambling advertising abuses. At a conference, the French regulator unveiled a series…
Will online gambling in Belgium soon become even stricter than it already is?
En Belgique, les règles relatives aux jeux de hasard en ligne sont déjà assez strictes. La publicité est de plus…