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Fixed Match: Arsenal Tivat heavily sanctioned

UEFA has handed a ten-year ban to Arsenal Tivat, a Montenegrin club accused of match-fixing. This scandal, dating back to…

Are Gacha games legal in Belgium?

Since April 2018 the GC has officially classified Loot boxes and Gacha as games of chance, bringing them within the…

Reforming gambling, focusing on health: Labour on the offensive

Since July 2025, a growing group of Labour MPs outside government have been raising their voices in opposition to the…

Deposit limits in Germany: what you need to know

Since the 2021 Interstate Gambling Treaty (GlüStV) came into force, German online casino players have had to comply with a…

What is the largest casino in the world?

When it comes to gaming and entertainment venues, one casino stands out for its colossal surface area: The Venitian Macao…

Psychologists want to better protect vulnerable groups from the risks of online gambling

The Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen (NIP) has launched a solemn appeal for better protection for vulnerable groups from the risks…

This is how illegal gambling sites mislead Belgian players with false promises

Strict gambling rules do not stop Belgian players from gambling illegally. In Belgium, gambling rules are strict. Advertising for gambling…

ASA sanctions Play’n GO: ads for their slot machines deemed too childish

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has targeted three banner ads from games publisher Play'n GO Malta Ltd. Distributed via the…

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…