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840,000 penalty for Starscream Limited

Starscream Limited has been fined by the Dutch Gaming Authority for illegally offering online gambling to Dutch players via several…

The Dutch Lottery donates 4,8 million euros to the Dutch Football Association to support the growth of amateur football

With a contribution of no less than 4,8 million euros (4 844 775 euros ), the Dutch Lottery supports amateur…

Who will be the next Pope? Bookmakers are on fire

Following the death of Pope Francis at age 88 on April 21, 2025, betting markets quickly mobilized to speculate on…

Casino Middelkerke in investigation for social fraud: chilling testimony of a former croupier

An investigation has been launched in Belgium against Casino Middelkerke over potential social fraud and possible human trafficking. The case…

Playing at an online casino in Belgium: what’s changing on 1 May 2025

From 1 May 2025, Belgian players will have to verify their identity before they can deposit money or play at…

The ANJ reaches a milestone with its e-learning module: 1,000 certificates issued

The ANJ has launched an innovative e-learning module to train casino and gaming club professionals to identify and support excessive…

Gambling advertising: Brazil says stop

Brazil is strengthening its legislation against illegal online gambling advertising, with a bill introduced by MP Kim Kataguiri providing for…

Black market: a threat to the UK

The black market in UK gambling is growing at an alarming rate, with around £4.3 billion wagered each year on…

Gamusoft LP: illegal activities halted

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has fined Gamusoft LP for illegally offering games of chance to Dutch players via the csgofast.com website,…

Family dispute over winning lottery ticket

In the Netherlands, a winning lottery ticket worth €3.2 million sparked a violent family dispute between a man from Rijswijk…

Minors targeted by 711 B.V.: Ksa alert

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has sanctioned 711 B.V. after it broadcast gambling advertisements targeting minors. The incident revealed flaws in the…

DSWV calls for stricter measures

In Germany, almost half of online gamblers are still using illegal gambling sites, despite the regulations due to be introduced…

SEGA SAMMY forced to complete Stakelogic acquisition

After signing an agreement to acquire Stakelogic for an estimated €130 million, Japanese giant SEGA SAMMY tried to pull out…

2024 elections: betting based on confidential information

A political scandal has rocked the United Kingdom after 15 leading figures, including former Conservative MPs, were charged with betting…

Unibet shaken in the Netherlands

Unibet, a major online gaming operator, has seen its turnover in the Netherlands fall by 41% in the first quarter…

€530,000 in losses repaid by Betsson

The Rotterdam court has ordered Betsson to refund €530,000 to a Dutch player who lost money on its platforms between…

734,000 fine for gross negligence

The Kansspelautoriteit, the Dutch gambling regulator, has fined an online gaming operator €734,000 for a serious breach of its duty…