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Di María and McKennie involved in gambling scandal
An investigation in Italy has revealed an illegal betting ring involving several football players, including Ángel Di María and Weston…
Ladbrokes: a Belgian legal saga
In Belgium, betting operator Ladbrokes has been at the centre of a legal controversy after offering virtual betting without a…
Ksa spring 2025 report: towards safer gambling
The Kansspelautoriteit's spring 2025 report reveals a significant drop in extreme losses among online gamblers, thanks to the new responsible…
Malta and Germany clash over gambling
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is examining a case between a German player and Lottoland, an…
Chairman Michel Groothuizen (Ksa) attends political debate on gambling
The Ksa is serious about intensifying the fight against illegal providers. Michel Groothuizen, who has been appointed chairman of the…
One in three teenagers in Australia has gambled
Gambling addiction among teenagers in Australia is reaching worrying levels, with almost 20% of young people taking part in gambling,…
Match-fixing : Armando Izzo cleared
Armando Izzo, a defender with Italian club Monza, was acquitted on appeal on 10 April 2025, after more than ten…
Gamestate brings the popular crane machines to your living room!
Gamestate, known for its arcade halls in the Netherlands, is now coming up with something new. From now on, you…
Flutter completes acquisition of Snaitech for €2.3 billion
Flutter Entertainment has completed the acquisition of Snaitech for €2.3 billion after obtaining all the necessary regulatory approvals. This strategic…
Maastricht: Circus Gran Casino crosses the line, Ksa intervenes
On 9 April 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, announced on its website that it had formally taken…
Mindway AI at the heart of Greece’s strategy against addiction
The Hellenic Gaming Commission is teaming up with Danish company Mindway AI to enhance player protection in Greece using artificial…
Kansspelautoriteit fines illegal gambling sites 1.2 million euros
The Kansspelautoriteit in the Netherlands has imposed a hefty fine on Techno Offshore Limited. So the organisation announced on its…
Deception on Facebook: the GC reacts
The GC has reported 1,298 illegal ads on Facebook in the first three months of 2025, aimed at luring Belgian…
The Kansspelautoriteit takes a stand against illegal apps
A more intensive effort is needed to take down illegal apps. The Ksa (Dutch Gambling Authority) is fully committed to…
Five more Belgian tennis players banned for corruption
Professional tennis has been rocked once again by a major match-fixing scandal involving five Belgian players sanctioned by the ITIA.…
Illegal gambling: EU takes action with ProtectEU strategy
The ECA fully supports the European Union's ProtectEU strategy, which aims to strengthen security against threats such as illegal gambling.…