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PepperMill Casino targeted by fraudulent advertsPepperMill Casino targeted by fraudulent adverts

PepperMill Casino targeted by fraudulent adverts

While Meta has just announced a tightening of its advertising policy against illegal gambling, fraudulent sponsored adverts have emerged on…

The ANJ approves FDJ’s 2026 programme subject to strict conditionsThe ANJ approves FDJ’s 2026 programme subject to strict conditions

The ANJ approves FDJ’s 2026 programme subject to strict conditions

The ANJ has given its approval, subject to strict conditions, to FDJ's 2026 programme. The emphasis is on protecting players,…

iGB Live: Punished gambling companies remain activeiGB Live: Punished gambling companies remain active

iGB Live: Punished gambling companies remain active

A major international gambling fair took place in London in early July: iGB Live. More than 15,000 people from the…

A visionary anniversary for ANJ’s 5th birthdayA visionary anniversary for ANJ’s 5th birthday

A visionary anniversary for ANJ’s 5th birthday

To mark its 5th birthday, the ANJ organised a major conference to strengthen the fight against gambling addiction. Experts and…

Hard-fought battle over gambling law: Malta ignores EuropeHard-fought battle over gambling law: Malta ignores Europe

Hard-fought battle over gambling law: Malta ignores Europe

There is a big rumble between Malta and the European Commission. The row revolves around a new Maltese gambling law,…

Meta puts an end to illegal gambling ads with its new rules Meta puts an end to illegal gambling ads with its new rules 

Meta puts an end to illegal gambling ads with its new rules

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced a major change in its gambling advertising policy at the beginning…

Dutchman Mathijs (46) lost 600.000 euros due to gambling addictionDutchman Mathijs (46) lost 600.000 euros due to gambling addiction

Dutchman Mathijs (46) lost 600.000 euros due to gambling addiction

The Dutch magazine Nederlands Dagblad interviewed 46-year-old Mathijs Ummels from Berg en Terblijt about how he developed a gambling addiction…

Major data leak at Betfair and Paddy Power: everything you need to knowMajor data leak at Betfair and Paddy Power: everything you need to know

Major data leak at Betfair and Paddy Power: everything you need to know

On Monday 8 July, Flutter Entertainment confirmed that there has been a data leak at gambling sites Paddy Power and…

European gambling companies pour billions into state coffers – fully committed to safe gamingEuropean gambling companies pour billions into state coffers – fully committed to safe gaming

European gambling companies pour billions into state coffers – fully committed to safe gaming

It's a staggering amount: in 2024, the largest European gambling companies paid a combined €3.8 billion in taxes.

Crucial update to EGBA AML guidelinesCrucial update to EGBA AML guidelines

Crucial update to EGBA AML guidelines

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is preparing to align its anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines with the new EU…

Gokverliesterug falls short in injunction battle against Unibet Gokverliesterug falls short in injunction battle against Unibet 

Gokverliesterug falls short in injunction battle against Unibet

There was already a lot of fuss about viewing the gambling data at Unibet. For example, in April of last…

New light on gambling incentives: impactful Irish studyNew light on gambling incentives: impactful Irish study

New light on gambling incentives: impactful Irish study

Ireland's Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), supported by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), has conducted a groundbreaking…

Sweden: WinBet forced to close Superb.bet as of todaySweden: WinBet forced to close Superb.bet as of today

Sweden: WinBet forced to close Superb.bet as of today

On 3 July 2025, the Swedish Gaming Authority (Spelinspektionen) struck a blow: it ordered WinBet NV, operating under the trade…

Netherlands: The double-edged sword of deposit limitsNetherlands: The double-edged sword of deposit limits

Netherlands: The double-edged sword of deposit limits

From October 2024, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, has introduced a new player protection scheme: monthly deposit limits.…

Vikings Casinos acquired: NOVOMATIC enters FranceVikings Casinos acquired: NOVOMATIC enters France

Vikings Casinos acquired: NOVOMATIC enters France

A new page in European gaming history was written when the Austrian group NOVOMATIC, already a technological giant in the…

France-Japan cooperation on problem gamblingFrance-Japan cooperation on problem gambling

France-Japan cooperation on problem gambling

On 1 July, the premises of the National Gaming Authority (ANJ) in Paris were the scene of a rare but…

Circus Daily under CDJ scrutiny: real media or advertising in disguise?

Since its launch, Circus Daily has presented itself as an independent sports media dedicated to football, cycling and, more broadly,…