VNLOK brings in Eric Konings: big changes coming?
Eric Konings has taken a new step in his career. From 1 March, he has left NOGA and is now…
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Paddy Power ordered to pay rejected jackpot
In October 2020, Corrine Durber, a gardener from Gloucestershire, experienced a moment that should have been synonymous with immense joy.…
Cyberattacks: Educational websites targeted to promote illegal casinos
The number of cyberattacks aiming to promote illegal gambling sites is increasing in Belgium. Not only school websites but also…
Analyse Master: no offences, but concerns for young people
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, recently concluded an investigation into the sports betting website Analyse Master.
GRAI: a new era for gambling in Ireland
Ireland has just taken a decisive step in the regulation of its gambling market. With the entry into force of…
Reopening of Parisian gaming clubs: Relief tinged with uncertainty
On 28 February 2025, the seven Parisian gaming clubs were authorised to reopen. This put an end to two months…
Gambling in the Netherlands: is the minimum age of 21 still too low?
In the Netherlands, the debate over the legal age for gambling is gaining momentum. Currently set at 21, this minimum…
Illegal poker tournaments dismantled by the Ksa
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, has recently stepped up its efforts to combat illegal gambling and associated subversive…
Unveiling the mysteries of gamblers’ brains
The world of gambling has long intrigued scientists and health professionals. In Lyon, researchers have set out to explore the…
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.
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…