BAGO welcomes emerging European standards
The recent announcement that the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) has adopted the first indicators of risky gambling behaviour marks…
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Closure of Holland Casino would drive tens of thousands of players to illegal gambling
Closing Holland Casino would have enormous consequences. According to a report by Atlas Research, tens of thousands of Dutch people…
KVA gets official role at Ksa: From quality mark to ally
It's official: the Responsible Affiliates Quality Mark (KVA) and the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) are joining forces to crack down on illegal…
Golden Week: Macau expects 1.2 million visitors
The autumn Golden Week in Macau is dawning with a sense of optimism: tourism authorities are anticipating a significant increase…
Mass claims against online casinos put pressure on Unibet and other companies
Dynamiet Nederland has announced that it is suing Unibet in a collective lawsuit. The claims organisation represents some 2,500 players…
France’s largest casino in Enghien is thinking big
In Enghien-les-Bains, France's largest casino is preparing to take a new step forward. Buoyed by record growth and a sharp…
Gambling addict who defrauded and threatened his own girlfriend exposed on TV
In a new episode of Kees van der Spek Ontmaskert, the presenter travels to Sweden to confront gambling addict Daniel.…
Panic at sea: gambler makes bomb threat after losing at cruise ship casino
Imagine this: you're on a luxury cruise ship, the sun is setting and you decide to try your luck at…
Harm markers: new European standard
The European Union has just approved a groundbreaking standard aimed at detecting risky gambling behaviour. Led by the EGBA and…
Open banking to regulate online gambling
In the Netherlands, a groundbreaking project could radically change the way online gamblers deposit money. The government plans to introduce…
UKGC reveals worrying illegal gambling figures
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) recently published the second part of its report on consumer engagement with illegal online gambling.
WODC: gambling addiction on a worrying rise
The Scientific Research and Data Centre (WODC) has published a study conducted by the Amsterdam UMC on the consequences of…
Swedish Gambling Act: end of legal loopholes in 2027?
In the midst of a spring 2025 marked by promises of reform, Sweden is preparing to make sweeping changes to…
How baccarat is saving Las Vegas
In the midst of an August marked by a drop in tourist numbers, Las Vegas found an unexpected lifeline. While…
Belgian courts block Versailles Casino clone
A pirate website attempted to impersonate Versailles Casino, based in Charleroi. With just a few clicks, Internet users could be…
Bet365’s advertising blunder – judge confirms sky-high fine
Bet365 thought it was being clever by sending the same email to everyone. But that included young people aged 18…
Jacks.nl must pay millions – judge rules mercilessly
Jacks.nl, the popular Dutch online casino owned by JOI Gaming Limited, has suffered a heavy defeat in a legal battle…