FDJ: Record growth in 2024 despite impending taxes
France's gaming sector continues to surprise with its resilience and ability to innovate. In 2024, market leader Française des Jeux…
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The French Council of State backs the ANJ against the FDJ
On 11 February 2025, the French Council of State handed down two major decisions confirming the authority of the National…
Norsk Tipping fined NOK 36 million for self-exclusion tool failure
In a major blow to Norway's state-owned online gaming operator Norsk Tipping, the Norwegian Gaming Regulatory Authority (Lotteritilsynet) has imposed…
New taxation on gambling in France: online operators raise their voices
At the start of 2025, the French government has announced a significant increase in taxes on online gambling operators.
Are loot boxes legal in Belgium?
You are probably wondering why the new trendy mobile game released all over the world is not accessible in Belgium.…
TonyBet ordered to switch to Dutch
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, recently issued a warning to online gambling operator TonyBet.
Merkur Slots UK fined for negligence
On 16 February 2025, the UK Gambling Commission imposed a record fine of £95,000 on Merkur Slots UK Limited, a…
Gambling in the Netherlands: stricter laws on the horizon
The world of gambling is about to undergo a major transformation. State Secretary for Law Protection Teun Struycken recently presented…
Stake announces UK closure following Gambling Commission investigation
On 12 February 2025, the UK Gambling Commission announced that online betting site Stake.uk will cease trading in the UK…
Self-exclusion: record rise in gamblers in 2024
In 2024, Belgium saw a significant increase in the number of players choosing to self-exclude from gambling.
Gambling Club investigates: hidden Stake ads on Reddit?
Reddit's r/AITAH forum is known for its moral dilemma debates. But one trend is intriguing: many posts mention winning on…
Illegal gambling: a growing threat in the Netherlands
In 2024, the Dutch authorities introduced new regulations to govern online gambling. The aim was clear: to limit excessive losses…
Unprecedented cooperation against money laundering
On 13 February 2025, over 100 industry professionals, regulators and law enforcement representatives gathered at the Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group's…
United Kingdom: financial tests for responsible gambling
The online gambling sector in the UK is under intense scrutiny. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) recently conducted a first…
Sky Bet accused of manipulating a vulnerable player
In 2018, Sam (name changed), a British compulsive gambler, was plunging further and further into the abyss of online gambling.
Pincer machines: gambling or manipulation?
Pincer machines, the famous soft toy dispensers often found at fairs and shopping centres, are at the heart of a…
Ksa calls VriendenLoterij to order
On 13 February 2025, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, or Ksa) issued a warning to VriendenLoterij regarding advertising deemed inappropriate.
Privacy breached: Meta and betting sites
Imagine browsing an online betting site, confident that your personal data is protected. A few hours later, targeted adverts for…
New regulations: The impact on Brugge and Anderlecht jerseys
Since January 1, 2025, Belgian football has undergone a major transformation with the introduction of new regulations strictly limiting gambling…
Shocking revelations about Stake and rapper Drake – here’s what you need to know!
Stake started out as a small online casino, but quickly grew into a global gambling giant.