Belgian players can sue illegal casinos
In Belgium, players who have wagered on unlicensed online casinos can now take their case to court. This legal development…
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Gambling: when Facebook ads target children
Advertisements for gambling using photos of children have recently been circulating on Facebook.
Speeltermeer: Recognising gambling addiction before it’s too late
Problems associated with gambling do not always leave visible traces, until the consequences become impossible to ignore. This observation is…
Michel Groothuizen opposes a total ban on advertising
The chairman of the Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA), Michel Groothuizen, has publicly expressed his reservations about the coalition government's plan…
Sports betting in the Netherlands: bet365 and One Casino reprimanded
The Ksa has issued a stern warning to operators One Casino and bet365 following the discovery of major infringements concerning…
EPIS vs Cruks: how Belgium and the Netherlands tackle gambling addiction
Belgium and the Netherlands are actively combating gambling addiction, and one of the tools available to gamblers is the EPIS…
“Strict rules push players to the black market” – concerns grow over Finnish gambling plans
Anger and concern are mounting in Finland. Major gambling companies such as Wildz Group and SkillOnNet are reacting sharply to…
Ksa Regulator: “Popular ‘Share Your Bet’ feature is prohibited”
What started as a handy extra feature is now officially banned.
Sports sponsorship in the Netherlands: The Ksa corrects course
The Ksa is drastically strengthening its collaboration with sports federations and professional clubs to tackle persistent grey areas.
Vegas changes its buffets to survive
From the 1940s to the present day, the Las Vegas dining scene has always fascinated visitors. Once famous for its…
This country is criminalizing casino promotion by influencers: in Belgium, it’s a different story
The surge of gambling advertising on social media is sparking debate worldwide.
Polymarket opens a free supermarket in New York
In the heart of Manhattan, two prediction market platforms have transformed grocery aisles into an unprecedented marketing battleground. Kalshi had…
How a lottery winner created a counterfeit drugs empire
A lottery win can transform a life, sometimes spectacularly. In the UK, a pensioner who won several million pounds used…
Ireland launches online gambling licensing process – The end of the old system
A new wind is blowing through the Irish gambling market. The government is taking a big step and giving the…
Betsson bets on crypto-casinos
In a rapidly changing online gambling sector, Swedish player Betsson AB is positioning itself cautiously but ambitiously around regulated crypto-casinos.
Belgium stays under the radar in IBIA Annual Report 2025 – and that’s a good thing
Amid a significant global rise in suspicious sports betting, Belgium is conspicuously absent from the new annual report by the…
Germany: illegal advertising soars
In Germany, black market casinos and betting operators continue to reach millions of Internet users through online advertising. Behind the…