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LiveScore Bet pulls the plug: ComeOn benefits

LiveScore Bet has pulled the plug in the Netherlands. The site now redirects visitors to the online casino ComeOn.

Lottery scandal? Justice investigates possible malpractice by Didier Reynders

Didier Reynders, former European Commissioner and for many years an important political player in Belgium, is once again under scrutiny.

Dutch Gaming Authority releases details of Holland Casino sanction

The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has released documents about a legal battle with Holland Casino. It was about a penalty…

UK government announces £100m levy on gambling companies

The UK government is planning to introduce a statutory levy on gambling companies. The aim is to raise around £100…

ANJ issues heavy fines to gambling sites that violated refund rules

On October 1, 2024, the French gambling authority ANJ launched a major attack on nine gambling companies. These online providers…

Chairman Ksa: Gambling regulation is a hot issue

The debate surrounding online gambling remains topical. Michel Groothuizen, chairman of the Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa), looks back on the…

Qbet and 55Bet receive mega fine from the Gaming Authority

The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has tackled the illegal online casino Qbet and the associated website 55Bet.

Polymarket blocks French users amid regulatory probe

The betting platform Polymarket has pulled the plug on betting for French users. This is because the French Gaming Authority,…

Woman loses half of wedding money on wedding night due to gambling addiction

Elissa Hubbard, a 38-year-old woman from Rhyl, Denbighshire, told the BBC how her gambling addiction has affected her life.

New bingo licenses in Denmark from 2025

On November 21, the Danish gambling authority Spillemyndigheden opened the application process for companies that want to organize land-based bingo.

Veikkaus risks huge fine after advertising blunder

Veikkaus, the gambling company with a monopoly in Finland, received a stern warning from the gambling authority last week.

Dutch KSA imposes record fine on unlicensed gambling site

The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has imposed a fine of €1.1 million on Blue High House. This company, based in…

The Senate hits hard with an increase in gambling taxes

The taxation of gambling in France is about to undergo a major upheaval. As part of the Social Security Financing…

Spain imposes record fines on online gambling sector

Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs has imposed nearly €65.4 million in fines for gambling law violations in the first half…

LiveScore Group to restructure after leaving the Netherlands

LiveScore Group has announced that the company is going to restructure significantly. This decision follows the earlier news that LiveScore…

Kindred Affiliates changes payments rules

Kindred Affiliates has announced a major change to how it handles payments. During a routine audit, the company discovered that…

550 sites reached: another step towards secure online gaming

The Gaming Commission has just reached an important milestone in its fight against illegal gambling. With the addition of 15…