‘We want transparency, not secrecy’ – why the Netherlands remains silent while Belgium acts
The tone has been set in The Hague, the Netherlands. While Belgium is openly investigating and tightening ties between politics…
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The GGL demands more effort from legal sites
The fight against illegal online gambling in Germany has become one of the main challenges facing the gambling industry. Faced…
Ireland: Football, gambling and prevention go hand in hand
The Irish professional football landscape is tackling the growing problem of gambling among its players. The League of Ireland, the…
Sleepless nights, panic and anxiety: this is what happens when you stop gambling
The urge is gone, but peace does not return. People who quit gambling often come up against a wall of…
Missing indicators hamper gambling evaluation in the Netherlands
As the Dutch government prepares to present a periodic report covering the policies applied between 2019 and 2025, parliamentary officials…
National Lottery: 40 new millionaires in 2025
In 2025, the National Lottery produced 295 major winners, including 40 millionaires.
Brazil’s legal gambling market: a historic 1st year
Brazil's regulated online betting market expanded rapidly in 2025, its first full year of operation after the legal framework came…
Why SkyHills is exploding on TikTok and upsetting the law
For several weeks now, viral videos on TikTok have featured the SkyHills logo or name. Beyond the visual strangeness, what…
Pauline Hot imposes strong regulation for 2026
Tougher rules in the run-up to the World Cup, financial warfare against the black market, French market under close surveillance.…
UK gambling regulator slams Meta over illegal ads
Meta has once again been accused of allowing advertisements for illegal online casinos. This time it is the UK Gambling…
EGBA expands with the arrival of Tipico
On 19 January 2026, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) officially welcomed Tipico, one of Germany's leading sports betting…
“We were completely taken by surprise”: hackers exploit art site for illegal casino offers
An artistic event became an unintended stage for online casinos. It has emerged that the website of the Haagse School…
L&L Europe fined by Spelinspektionen
The Swedish Gaming Authority, Spelinspektionen, has imposed an administrative fine of SEK 80,000 (approximately €7,500) on L&L Europe Limited for…
Gambling affiliates abuse gaming sites for illegal offerings with nightly tricks
They seem like harmless platforms for gamers. But behind the scenes, illegal gambling links are increasingly popping up. The world…
Regulatory battle: Bet365 challenges Ksa injunction on duty of care
On 22 January 2026, the Ksa issued a binding injunction against Hillside, the operator of Bet365, for serious shortcomings in…
750 million for the Grand Casino de Bruxelles
The Brussels Region is preparing to launch an exceptional call for tenders for a concession for the Grand Casino de…
‘Finnish gambling law finally finalised, details announced’ – licences open up new opportunities
The Finnish government is implementing a radical change of course. The long period of monopoly on gambling in Finland will…