Michael van Dijk: A descent into the hell of online gambling addiction
When online gambling was legalized in the Netherlands, 26-year-old Michael van Dijk quickly spiraled into addiction.
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Japan says stop to illegal online casinos
The rise of illegal gambling in Japan has authorities considering strict measures, such as blocking online casino sites.
Bank or Big Brother? Santander’s anti-gambling emails
British bank Santander is at the centre of a controversy after sending emails to its customers about their gambling habits,…
FDJ UNITED: European expansion and renewed identity
On March 6, 2025, FDJ, a major player in the French gambling industry, announced a strategic shift by adopting a…
Aspire Global fined £1.4 million
On 4 March 2025, the UK Gambling Commission fined AG Communications, trading as Aspire Global, £1.4 million for social responsibility…
Casino Sky fined €900,000 for illegality
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), has fined Sarah Eternal S.R.L. €900,000 for illegally offering online gambling to Dutch players…
Austria: Gambling monopoly extended despite calls for modernization
The recent formation of a three-party coalition between the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), the Social Democrats (SPÖ) and the Liberal…
Meta suspected of promoting illegal “loot boxes” ads in Belgium
Meta, who is responsible for Facebook and Instagram, has received payments from 172 mobile gaming companies to advertise game features…
Helmond: Café involved in illegal gambling
On 27 February, a joint operation by the Peelland Interventieteam (PIT), the municipality of Helmond, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit,…
YouTube strengthens its regulations on online gambling
The online gambling landscape is once again facing a wave of regulatory changes. YouTube, the world’s largest video-sharing platform, has…
Online game provider fined for autoplay
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) recently took action against an online gambling operator that offered a prohibited feature: autoplay.
Player protection: Unibet fined by the ANJ
The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) recently imposed a record €800,000 fine on SPS Betting, operator of the Unibet.fr website,…
Card theft: punishment for a postman with a gambling addiction
A case involving theft, gambling addiction and celebrity recently hit the headlines in Belgium. A postman from Anderlecht, accused of…
Video: Scratchings stolen by an intruder through the ceiling
An unusual burglary is rocking the city of Nottingham. On 21 February 2025, a man stormed a Sainsbury's superstore using…
Follow Your Heart replaces Unibet on cycling jerseys
New Belgian regulations banning gambling advertising have led cycling teams to adapt their jerseys. The Unibet Tietema Rockets team has…
Betting on the Pope’s health: an intriguing new market
The health of public figures has long been a subject of interest, but the recent bet on the health of…
Illegal advertising: Stake caught in the act!
Stake, the cryptocurrency-based online casino, is once again at the centre of controversy. A digital advertisement for its services was…