Australian regulator accused of favouritism towards bookmakers
For several months now, the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC), the main authority responsible for regulating online betting…
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“Fabulous 5-Day Sale: Vegas reinvents itself
Las Vegas caused a sensation with its Fabulous 5-Day Sale, an exceptional sales period that transformed the city into a…
Jupiler Pro League: strong action against dangerous gambling
Belgian football is mobilising to prevent gambling addiction and combat match-fixing. The Pro League, RBFA and BAGO have launched a…
UKGC: Lottery licence scandal in court
The UKGC is facing an explosive case in London's High Court. Media tycoon Richard Desmond is challenging the award of…
OpenOverGokken: The Ksa unveils a key site on the dangers of gambling
In the Netherlands, the Kansspelautoriteit has taken a new step in preventing the risks associated with gambling with the launch…
Spain imposes shock warnings on gambling
Spain is getting tough on gambling addiction. The government has just imposed explicit warnings, inspired by those used on cigarette…
BAGO welcomes emerging European standards
The recent announcement that the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) has adopted the first indicators of risky gambling behaviour marks…
Closure of Holland Casino would drive tens of thousands of players to illegal gambling
Closing Holland Casino would have enormous consequences. According to a report by Atlas Research, tens of thousands of Dutch people…
KVA gets official role at Ksa: From quality mark to ally
It's official: the Responsible Affiliates Quality Mark (KVA) and the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) are joining forces to crack down on illegal…
Golden Week: Macau expects 1.2 million visitors
The autumn Golden Week in Macau is dawning with a sense of optimism: tourism authorities are anticipating a significant increase…
Mass claims against online casinos put pressure on Unibet and other companies
Dynamiet Nederland has announced that it is suing Unibet in a collective lawsuit. The claims organisation represents some 2,500 players…
France’s largest casino in Enghien is thinking big
In Enghien-les-Bains, France's largest casino is preparing to take a new step forward. Buoyed by record growth and a sharp…
Gambling addict who defrauded and threatened his own girlfriend exposed on TV
In a new episode of Kees van der Spek Ontmaskert, the presenter travels to Sweden to confront gambling addict Daniel.…
Panic at sea: gambler makes bomb threat after losing at cruise ship casino
Imagine this: you're on a luxury cruise ship, the sun is setting and you decide to try your luck at…
Harm markers: new European standard
The European Union has just approved a groundbreaking standard aimed at detecting risky gambling behaviour. Led by the EGBA and…
Open banking to regulate online gambling
In the Netherlands, a groundbreaking project could radically change the way online gamblers deposit money. The government plans to introduce…
UKGC reveals worrying illegal gambling figures
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) recently published the second part of its report on consumer engagement with illegal online gambling.