Black market: a threat to the UK
The black market in UK gambling is growing at an alarming rate, with around £4.3 billion wagered each year on…
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Gamusoft LP: illegal activities halted
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has fined Gamusoft LP for illegally offering games of chance to Dutch players via the csgofast.com website,…
Family dispute over winning lottery ticket
In the Netherlands, a winning lottery ticket worth €3.2 million sparked a violent family dispute between a man from Rijswijk…
Minors targeted by 711 B.V.: Ksa alert
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has sanctioned 711 B.V. after it broadcast gambling advertisements targeting minors. The incident revealed flaws in the…
DSWV calls for stricter measures
In Germany, almost half of online gamblers are still using illegal gambling sites, despite the regulations due to be introduced…
SEGA SAMMY forced to complete Stakelogic acquisition
After signing an agreement to acquire Stakelogic for an estimated €130 million, Japanese giant SEGA SAMMY tried to pull out…
2024 elections: betting based on confidential information
A political scandal has rocked the United Kingdom after 15 leading figures, including former Conservative MPs, were charged with betting…
Unibet shaken in the Netherlands
Unibet, a major online gaming operator, has seen its turnover in the Netherlands fall by 41% in the first quarter…
€530,000 in losses repaid by Betsson
The Rotterdam court has ordered Betsson to refund €530,000 to a Dutch player who lost money on its platforms between…
734,000 fine for gross negligence
The Kansspelautoriteit, the Dutch gambling regulator, has fined an online gaming operator €734,000 for a serious breach of its duty…
When lottery winnings go wrong! 3 true stories
Winning the lottery, often seen as a dream, can turn into a curse.
Di María and McKennie involved in gambling scandal
An investigation in Italy has revealed an illegal betting ring involving several football players, including Ángel Di María and Weston…
Ladbrokes: a Belgian legal saga
In Belgium, betting operator Ladbrokes has been at the centre of a legal controversy after offering virtual betting without a…
Ksa spring 2025 report: towards safer gambling
The Kansspelautoriteit's spring 2025 report reveals a significant drop in extreme losses among online gamblers, thanks to the new responsible…
Malta and Germany clash over gambling
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is examining a case between a German player and Lottoland, an…
Chairman Michel Groothuizen (Ksa) attends political debate on gambling
The Ksa is serious about intensifying the fight against illegal providers. Michel Groothuizen, who has been appointed chairman of the…
One in three teenagers in Australia has gambled
Gambling addiction among teenagers in Australia is reaching worrying levels, with almost 20% of young people taking part in gambling,…
Match-fixing : Armando Izzo cleared
Armando Izzo, a defender with Italian club Monza, was acquitted on appeal on 10 April 2025, after more than ten…
Gamestate brings the popular crane machines to your living room!
Gamestate, known for its arcade halls in the Netherlands, is now coming up with something new. From now on, you…
Flutter completes acquisition of Snaitech for €2.3 billion
Flutter Entertainment has completed the acquisition of Snaitech for €2.3 billion after obtaining all the necessary regulatory approvals. This strategic…