The ANJ, a key player in sports integrity
On 3 June 2025, a strategic agreement was signed between Marie Barsacq, Minister for Sport, Youth and the Voluntary Sector,…
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Suspicious transfer: Norsk Tipping must explain itself
On 15 May 2025, Lotteritilsynet launched an investigation into Norsk Tipping, the Norwegian state-owned gaming operator, following an alert from…
BetMGM criticised for campaign featuring young athlete
On 2 June 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, issued an official warning to BetMGM. At issue was…
Sweden closes its last land-based casino
On 25 April 2025, Stockholm's Casino Cosmopol closed its doors, marking the end of an era for land-based casinos in…
Who will get their hands on Bet365?
Founded in 2000 by Denise Coates, Bet365 has become one of the largest online betting companies in the world, with…
Influencers under surveillance: the end of impunity?
From 16 June 2025, the Dutch Commissariaat voor de Media (CvdM) will be extending its monitoring to a wider range…
UGent professor Constandt receives top award for sports research
Bram Constandt, professor of sports management at Ghent University, has received the NASSM Research Fellow Award. He shared the news…
Papara: $330M laundered, founder arrested in major illegal gambling case in turkey
The arrest of Papara founder Ahmed Faruk Karslı, as part of a large-scale operation targeting illegal gambling in Turkey, has…
Can you find a good online casino with AI?
Imagine: you want to know what the best online casino is in Belgium, the Netherlands or France. You used to…
RvKS criticises regulators’ inaction
On 29 May 2025, the Raad voor de Kansspelspelers (RvKS), a Dutch organisation representing gamblers, announced its withdrawal from any…
Irish house sold via Raffall lottery
In County Leitrim, Ireland, Imelda Collins turned the sale of her house into an unconventional adventure. Instead of going through…
Flutter: from gambling to community involvement
At a time when the debate on the social responsibility of technology companies is intensifying, an unexpected player in the…
Match-fixing is growing thanks to secret apps – this is how it really works
Match-fixing is a growing problem in the sports world. Criminals use encrypted messaging apps such as Telegram and Signal to…
How did the desert city of Las Vegas evolve into a gambler’s mecca?
Have you ever wondered why this desert city bears the name “Las Vegas”? And how Las Vegas evolved over the…
Gaming Commission proud: Magali Clavie vice-president GREF
At the annual meeting of the Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF) in Athens, Magali Clavie has been elected vice-chair. She…
The KVA uses social media to warn players about illegal gambling market
The KVA is fighting the illegal market and is using social media extensively to warn players about illegal gambling. Their…
End of an era: No more Betfair affiliates in the UK
1 July 2025 will mark the end of Betfair's affiliate programme in the UK and Ireland. The decision, announced by…