Match-fixing is growing thanks to secret apps – this is how it really works
Match-fixing is a growing problem in the sports world. Criminals use encrypted messaging apps such as Telegram and Signal to…
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How did the desert city of Las Vegas evolve into a gambler’s mecca?
Have you ever wondered why this desert city bears the name “Las Vegas”? And how Las Vegas evolved over the…
Gaming Commission proud: Magali Clavie vice-president GREF
At the annual meeting of the Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF) in Athens, Magali Clavie has been elected vice-chair. She…
The KVA uses social media to warn players about illegal gambling market
The KVA is fighting the illegal market and is using social media extensively to warn players about illegal gambling. Their…
End of an era: No more Betfair affiliates in the UK
1 July 2025 will mark the end of Betfair's affiliate programme in the UK and Ireland. The decision, announced by…
Swedish government under fire: million-dollar fine for aggressive lottery sales
The Swedish Gambling Authority has fined the ruling Social Democratic Party of Sweden (SAP) 3 million Swedish kronor (€275,000). The…
Circus wins big court case: gambler gets nothing back
A Dutch gambler went to court because he felt online casino Circus had breached its duty of care. Over three…
Kansspelautoriteit boss Michel Groothuizen now also a GREF board member
At the annual meeting of the Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF) in Athens, good news has come for Michel Groothuizen.…
Dutch television program Radar investigates lawsuits against Unibet
In the consumer program Radar of AvroTros, there has been a lot of commotion about the summary proceedings that have…
Crypto wallets: a new weapon for crooks
Taking part in online gambling usually requires registration, identity verification, and sometimes even limits set by the operator itself to…
Gambling regulators Ireland and Belgium join hands – ‘strong together’
During the annual conference of the Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF) in Athens, Anne Marie Caulfield and Magali Clavie signed…
Gambling reform: Ireland on pause
The Irish government has announced that full implementation of the new gambling legislation, set out in the Gambling Regulation Act…
Global deposit limits: what are the risks for players?
For several months now, the debate has been raging in the Netherlands over the introduction of common monthly deposit limits…
Jeroen Hairwassers (Fontys) is pursuing research into the prevention of gambling addiction among young adults
Jeroen Hairwassers works as a lecturer-researcher at Fontys and is currently conducting research into how gambling addiction can be prevented…
Privatising Dutch Lottery turns out to be an unrealistic plan
State Secretary Tjebbe van Oostenbruggen has stated that privatising the Dutch Lottery is impossible. The planned reforms in the gambling…
Digital compliance in the EU: what’s at stake for gambling?
The European Union (EU) is redefining the rules of the game for online gambling operators. Between digital accessibility, algorithmic responsibility…
Secret agreements protecting British operators? The UKGC is under fire!
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is at the centre of a controversy after revelations of an opaque system allowing gambling…