United Kingdom: A single tax for all online gambling
The United Kingdom is planning to merge the three current taxes on online gambling into a single Remote Betting &…
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The betting industry and the invasion of advertising
The sports betting industry is undergoing unprecedented expansion, with profits soaring and bets breaking records. However, the question remains: have…
Ksa and DSA: Vital cooperation against illegal gambling
On 24 April 2025, the Ksa signed a memorandum of cooperation with 11 other Dutch regulators as part of the…
Gambling ads banned? Google explains
For several months now, the Netherlands has been looking for ways to better regulate online gambling advertising. Google already claims…
Why is a YouTuber launching a petition against the Postcode Lottery?
Last March, Rick ‘Serpent’ Broers, a well-known Dutch YouTuber, launched a citizens' initiative that quickly gained momentum: a petition to…
15 months in prison for casino cheating
Two Ukrainians have been sentenced to 15 months in prison for orchestrating a sophisticated cheating operation at the Annecy casino,…
One million for the future of British horseracing professionals
The HIPB has been awarded $1 million to strengthen the UK horseracing workforce, with initiatives focusing on training, welfare and…
Research on the influence of crypto casinos: Revenue increased to over 80 billion dollars last year
You can no longer ignore the influence that crypto casinos have. Crypto casinos are online casinos where you can deposit…
Blacklist: 8 new websites banned
On 24 April 2025, the Gaming Commission (GC) updated its blacklist of illegal online casinos, adding 8 new platforms. The…
Illegal advertising: online casinos exploiting the image of OnlyFans
Unauthorised online casinos have been using the OnlyFans name to illegally promote their services by running misleading adverts via news…
Videoslots fined for failing to protect players
Online casino operator Videoslots Ltd has been fined 12 million kronor (approximately €1.05 million) by the Swedish gaming authority, Spelinspektionen,…
Is the black market in gambling winning the game?
The online gambling black market is thriving in Europe despite the efforts of regulators, taking advantage of legislative delays, fragmented…
Deepfakes: journalists tricked into promoting scams
Journalists from Sky News have fallen victim to deepfakes used to promote illegal online casinos, hidden behind applications presented as…
840,000 penalty for Starscream Limited
Starscream Limited has been fined by the Dutch Gaming Authority for illegally offering online gambling to Dutch players via several…
The Dutch Lottery donates 4,8 million euros to the Dutch Football Association to support the growth of amateur football
With a contribution of no less than 4,8 million euros (4 844 775 euros ), the Dutch Lottery supports amateur…
Who will be the next Pope? Bookmakers are on fire
Following the death of Pope Francis at age 88 on April 21, 2025, betting markets quickly mobilized to speculate on…
Casino Middelkerke in investigation for social fraud: chilling testimony of a former croupier
An investigation has been launched in Belgium against Casino Middelkerke over potential social fraud and possible human trafficking. The case…