Germany: ISPs will no longer block illegal websites
On 19 March 2025, the Bundesverwaltungsgericht (BVerwG), Germany's highest administrative court, handed down a ruling that redefined the limits of…
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Sacred gifts, profane expenses: The case of the monk
Wat Rai Khing, one of Thailand's most respected temples, is at the heart of a resounding scandal. Its abbot, Phra…
Gambling addiction and embezzlement: the SNCB-NMBS scandal
A case of fraud has rocked the SNCB-NMBS and the Train World museum in Schaerbeek. An employee suffering from a…
First woman to triumph at Triton
Xuan Liu made poker history by becoming the first woman to win a tournament in the prestigious Triton Poker Series.…
Arturo Vidal, top footballer, caught up in gambling scandal surrounding own platform
In April, Arturo Vidal, former player of top clubs such as Juventus and Bayern Munich, launched his own gambling platform:…
9 new illegal casinos banned by the GC
The Gaming Commission (GC) updated its blacklist on 22 May 2025, adding nine new illegal online gambling sites.
Belgian Bram Constandt warns Netherlands – Gambling sponsors gone, but danger remains
Starting on 1 July 2025, gambling sponsorship in Dutch football will be over. Large banners, logos on shirts and stadium…
Fake casino comparison sites: beware!
A proliferation of bogus sites ranking the best online casinos has begun to appear in Belgium. Behind a facade of…
IGT secures Italian lottery for another 9 years
International Game Technology (IGT) has won the tender to continue operating the Italian lottery until November 2034. This victory extends…
Entain case: the British courts uphold the confidentiality of documents
On 13 May 2025, the UK High Court granted Entain, the online betting giant and owner of Ladbrokes and Coral,…
PointsBet: spam is expensive
Online betting provider PointsBet Australia Pty Ltd has been fined AU$500,800 (approximately €285,000) for breaching Australia's spam and self-exclusion laws.
Cruks fails: players hit by new glitch
The Cruks register, designed to protect people from gambling addiction, faced technical problems again yesterday. Players could not register or…
Online casinos: end of the grey zone in Japan
Japan is about to take a decisive step in its fight against illegal online casinos. Eight political parties, including the…
Spreadex : repeated breaches
On 15 May 2025, the UK Gambling Commission imposed a fine of £2.022 million (approximately €2.4 million) on Spreadex Limited,…
GoldenPalace.be vs GoldenPalace.com: watch out for illegal sites
Golden Palace is a familiar name in Belgium. Players know it from the physical gaming halls and the official site…
Austria: An unauthorised lottery promising luxury prizes
An illegal lottery operation promising luxury cars and Rolex watches has been dismantled in Vienna, exposing a cross-border network of…
Streamer fined DKK 10,000 for illegal gambling
On 15 May 2025, the Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) announced that a Danish streamer had accepted a fine of DKK…