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Experts webinar: Consequences of gambling tax increase

The gambling industry in the Netherlands is under pressure. Last week during the European Safer Gambling Week it became clear…

Experts sound the alarm: Gambling in video games makes teenagers vulnerable

Anyone who thinks that video games are just a fun pastime is wrong. Many games are full of hidden gambling…

One year of free protection with Ksa and Gamban

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming authority, recently announced a new partnership with Gamban, a leading software for blocking gambling…

Gambling advertising ban Lithuania in line with the Netherlands and Belgium!

In Lithuania, gambling advertising is over. Parliament recently voted overwhelmingly in favour of a ban on gambling advertisements, which will…

Gambling company involved in stunt? Justice investigates stunt in professional football

Argentine first division club Deportivo Riestra has caused quite a stir with a striking stunt. Ivan Buhajeruk, better known as…

How gambling is driving brazilian youth into debt

During a speech at the United Nations, President Lula slammed the gambling industry. He called gambling a "disaster" that primarily…

A controversial tax shakes French sport

The Social Security Financing Bill (PLFSS 2025) is the subject of strong criticism from French sports stakeholders.

Sweden tackles match manipulation with new Macolin Convention

Sweden is now officially joining the fight against match manipulation. Also known as match-fixing. The Swedish government has announced that…

Gambling winnings tax: What you need to know as a player in Belgium

In Belgium, there are some specific rules for gambling winnings tax. This may sound complicated, but it basically means that…

BAGO conference emphasizes: collaboration, technology and combating illegal operators

From 18 to 24 November 2024, Safer Gambling Week took place across Europe. This week focuses on promoting responsible gambling…

Online casinos boom in Italy – poker makes a comeback

The Italian online gambling world is booming. Online casinos in particular continue to grow like crazy and give the entire…

Nearly half of young men in Belgium gamble illegally

Nearly half of young men between the ages of 18 and 21 appear to gamble on illegal websites. This is…

Ministry admits: figures on illegal gambling remain a mystery

In mid-November, the Ministry of Justice and Security in the Netherlands provided answers to questions from the standing committee on…

FBI raids crypto gambling platform Polymarket

The FBI has raided Polymarket, a cryptocurrency betting platform, after it was accused of facilitating illegal gambling practices for US…

Virtual betting with F1+ License prohibited: Clarification

In an important ruling on October 7, 2024, the Council of State prohibited gambling operators holding an F1+ license from…

Unibet pays gambler hundreds of thousands after groundbreaking ruling

A Dutch gambler has won a major victory against Unibet. The judge ruled that the online casino had to repay…

Gaming Commission provides online training: ‘How to tackle illegal gambling sites’

The Gaming Commission is coming up with something new. They are organising an online training to help gambling operators take…