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Flutter acquires the last 5% of FanDuel

Since 2018, Flutter Entertainment had bet big on FanDuel when sports betting was liberalised in the United States. In July…

Kansspelautoriteit warns ZEbet and Starcasino regarding wagering obligations

ZEbet and Starcasino have both been cited by the Kansspelautoriteit for allegedly requiring players to wager deposited money before withdrawing…

WSOP 2025: Belgium’s Kenny Hallaert finishes in 4th place

Las Vegas, 16 July 2025. After eleven days of breathless suspense, the World Series of Poker Main Event is drawing…

PokerStars aims to return to the Dutch market

PokerStars.com is working hard to re-enter the Dutch market. They want to allow players from the Netherlands back in through…

EGBA welcomes Yaspa, a fast-growing fintech

Yaspa, a fintech specialising in open payments, has joined the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) as a new associate…

The Ksa is cracking down on gambling advertisements in commercial newspapers

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has taken a decisive step: not only is it now identifying advertisements for illegal gambling in newspapers…

When the National Lottery invades Belgian festivals

For two decades, the National Lottery has been rolling out its famous ‘Cut, Scratch, Win’ campaign at some of Belgium's…

Prohibited betting options: Kansspelautoriteit reprimands ZEbetting and Betca

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) was forced to take action against prohibited betting options. Both ZEbetting and Betca were summoned for a…

United Kingdom: Will gambling tax explode?

The UK government is considering raising the tax on online gambling from 21% to a record 41%. The move, which…

The rock-hard psychology behind casino games: here’s what you need to know

Gambling is not just about winning money. Belgian players return mainly because of the feeling of excitement and thrill. Every…

Belgium’s Kenny Hallaert could become WSOP champion tonight

The 2025 World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas saw an unexpected face emerge among the four finalists:…

How Wimbledon is stopping live betting cheats

For the 2025 edition of Wimbledon, the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club has broken new ground. Gone are…

Netherlands: loot boxes escape the law

The Netherlands has just delivered a damning report: despite clear guidelines on consumer protection in the face of video game…

How did Bagnères-de-Luchon stop the return of the casino in its tracks?

On 9 July 2025, a tense town council put an abrupt end to plans to reopen the Bagnères-de-Luchon casino. Golden…

UKGC reform: fines based on revenue

On 10 October 2025, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will roll out a new system of financial penalties. The key…

United States: The impact of Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill on the incomes of professional gamblers

A discreet but far-reaching change has crept into the One Big Beautiful Bill, Donald Trump's ambitious tax reform plan: from…

Eurojackpot: 47,000 Norwegian winners… by mistake

Norsk Tipping, Norway's public lottery operator, is under in-depth investigation after a series of serious technical errors, including the sending…