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A plane to find a €1 million winner?

Every year, millions of euros go unclaimed for lack of an identified winner. But this time, the story took a…

PANG 2025: 5 countries, 150,000 gamblers scrutinised

More than 150,000 people in the Nordic countries have been invited to take part in a major joint survey on…

Leaked plan for 40% tax on casinos: who will survive?

The British online gambling industry is experiencing unprecedented turbulence. The leak of a budget document revealing a possible 40% tax…

Winamax, Betsson, PMU: the safe gambling revolution in France

To mark European Responsible Gambling Week, AFJEL has chosen to highlight, day after day, the French companies that are making…

How do online casino scams work?

Every day, thousands of players are lured by promises of quick and easy winnings on the Internet. But behind these…

EPIS arrives in press shops: full details

For several years now, the EPIS (Excluded Persons Information System) has played a central role in the regulation of gambling…

The United Kingdom extends the Gambling Survey for Great Britain until 2029

On 26 November 2025, the Gambling Commission announced the renewal of a framework contract for the continuation of the Gambling…

Berck: the casino changes hands

Berck has just turned a decisive page in its history. After more than thirty years of management by Partouche, the…

Illegal gambling threatens European stability

The illegal online gambling market is now one of the most worrying crises in Europe. Fuelled by the rapid growth…

Google bans advertising for physical casinos in 35 countries

Google has taken a new step in its regulation of gambling advertising. On 19 November 2025, the technology giant announced…

Videoslots fined £650,000

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has fined Videoslots Limited £650,000, revealing serious shortcomings in its anti-money laundering (AML) and player…

EuroMillions: a million euros still awaits its owner

On 30 September last year, a validated My Million ticket in Gironde became the key to a dream: it bore…

The world’s greatest casinos: exceptional gaming destinations

The world's casinos are not just places to try your luck at gambling; they are symbols of unrivalled elegance and…

Europe: united front against illegal gambling

When seven European regulatory authorities met in Madrid on November 12, 2025, it was less an institutional formality than an…

Marktscan 2025: turmoil for gaming halls

In 2024, land-based casinos and gaming halls in the Netherlands had a difficult year. According to Marktscan 2025 from the…

The ANJ revolutionizes gambling bans

The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) is launching a completely redesigned version of its voluntary gambling ban service. More fluid,…

Clerk embezzles €190,000 to gamble

A clerk at the magistrate's court in Jette, Belgium, finds himself at the center of a dramatic legal case: he…