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Shocking incident at Gamestate Antwerp causes anger and dismissals

Five Jewish youths wanted to go bowling at Gamestate on De Keyserlei in Antwerp last Sunday. What was supposed to…

Finland scraps gambling monopoly – what changes in 2026

The gambling monopoly in Finland will end in 2026. The state-owned company Veikkaus will lose its exclusive position. From then…

Bet365 considering sale of billion-dollar company? Behind the rumors

Online gambling giant Bet365 is said to be internally considering selling the company. According to a report from The Guardian,…

This is why you are still not allowed to play online slots in France

Online slots remain banned in France for the time being. While the government is looking into expanding the offer, regulators…

Trump’s tariffs put $200 million Wynn project on hold

Wynn Resorts has postponed the planned renovation of its Encore tower in Las Vegas. The $200 million project was due…

Making money ethically in gaming? The industry is at a turning point

Companies earning from loot boxes or payment benefits are feeling the pressure. More and more regulators are watching. The question…

BetBlocker returns to the Google Play Store

After a five-year absence, the free BetBlocker application, designed to help users protect themselves against online gambling sites, is back…

Fake casinos trick you via Instagram – without you even realising it

What starts as a normal-looking ad ends up being an illegal gambling adventure. And nobody seems to be able to…

Raising awareness of gambling: Four key projects supported by the Ksa

In May 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) announced the funding of four new projects to raise awareness of the risks associated…

The whole world follows 2025 conclave

On Wednesday 7 May 2025, the Vatican becomes the scene of a major event: the opening of the conclave to…

Evolution withdraws from the black market, but at what price?

After years of dazzling growth, Swedish online gaming giant Evolution is making a major strategic shift: gradually withdrawing from unregulated…

Increased vigilance regarding the resale of slot machines

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, has recently stepped up its surveillance of the resale of second-hand slot machines.…

Why the gambling industry cannot do without problem players

Many gambling companies get their biggest profits from a small group of players who spend too much money. This is…

Student punished for promoting illegal gambling

On 29 April 2025, the Medan District Court sentenced Indah Siska Sari, a 20-year-old student from the Langkat regency, to…

SOFTSWISS: player wins €1.36 million jackpot

The world of online gambling has just witnessed a historic moment: one lucky player has won the colossal sum of…

Betsson Group reports an 18% revenue increase in the first quarter

Betsson Group experienced a promising start of the new year, achieving an 18% revenue growth compared to the same quarter…

Sega Sammy becomes new owner of Stakelogic: acquisition officially completed

It’s finally official: the Japanese company has become the new owner of Stakelogic. Sega Sammy is the holding company formed…

Gaming1: ‘This approach can stop illegal gambling in Belgium’

In an interview with SBCNews, Gaming1 spoke about illegal gambling in Belgium.

Chestoption: illegal offer stopped

On 29 April 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, announced that it had imposed a fine on Chestoption…

MGM cleared: gambler loses $24 million without recourse

On 28 April 2025, Federal Judge Madeline Cox Arleo handed down a controversial decision: the Borgata casino and its parent…