ADM approves 46 online operators
ADM has just selected the 46 operators who will take part in the next licensing phase. This is an important…
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United Kingdom: A fatal tax increase for horse racing?
Since April 2025, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has been sounding the alarm: the British government is planning to merge…
Veikkaus: strategic transformation to remain market leader in 2027
In view of the imminent opening up of the Finnish online gambling market, Veikkaus is embarking on an ambitious transformation.…
A clear call to order from the ANJ: €75,000 fine for an online operator
The Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ) has imposed a €75,000 fine on a licensed operator for serious breaches of its…
PepperMill Casino targeted by fraudulent adverts
While Meta has just announced a tightening of its advertising policy against illegal gambling, fraudulent sponsored adverts have emerged on…
The ANJ approves FDJ’s 2026 programme subject to strict conditions
The ANJ has given its approval, subject to strict conditions, to FDJ's 2026 programme. The emphasis is on protecting players,…
iGB Live: Punished gambling companies remain active
A major international gambling fair took place in London in early July: iGB Live. More than 15,000 people from the…
A visionary anniversary for ANJ’s 5th birthday
To mark its 5th birthday, the ANJ organised a major conference to strengthen the fight against gambling addiction. Experts and…
Hard-fought battle over gambling law: Malta ignores Europe
There is a big rumble between Malta and the European Commission. The row revolves around a new Maltese gambling law,…
Meta puts an end to illegal gambling ads with its new rules
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced a major change in its gambling advertising policy at the beginning…
Dutchman Mathijs (46) lost 600.000 euros due to gambling addiction
The Dutch magazine Nederlands Dagblad interviewed 46-year-old Mathijs Ummels from Berg en Terblijt about how he developed a gambling addiction…
Major data leak at Betfair and Paddy Power: everything you need to know
On Monday 8 July, Flutter Entertainment confirmed that there has been a data leak at gambling sites Paddy Power and…
European gambling companies pour billions into state coffers – fully committed to safe gaming
It's a staggering amount: in 2024, the largest European gambling companies paid a combined €3.8 billion in taxes.
Crucial update to EGBA AML guidelines
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is preparing to align its anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines with the new EU…
Gokverliesterug falls short in injunction battle against Unibet
There was already a lot of fuss about viewing the gambling data at Unibet. For example, in April of last…
New light on gambling incentives: impactful Irish study
Ireland's Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), supported by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), has conducted a groundbreaking…
Sweden: WinBet forced to close Superb.bet as of today
On 3 July 2025, the Swedish Gaming Authority (Spelinspektionen) struck a blow: it ordered WinBet NV, operating under the trade…