24 new postal and recycling lottery licences in Norway
Norway has just awarded new licences for postal lotteries and a unique recycling scheme. This decision has major economic, social…
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Gambling Interpol: a powerful but insufficient idea
For several years now, the fight against illegal online gambling has been gaining momentum on the agenda of European regulators.…
PepperMill Casino partners with Mindway AI for enhanced player protection
PepperMill Casino has always made player protection a top priority. Now the company is going one step further by partnering…
Portugal forces Polymarket exit following illegal political betting
The Portuguese national gaming authority has ordered the crypto prediction market Polymarket to cease its activities in the country.
Gamblers sought for study on addiction prevention
Gambling is now widely accessible and socially accepted, but the risks remain very real. Addiction, debt and psychological distress affect…
“This is no longer a side issue”: Netherlands and Belgium opt for robust player protection
The winds of change are blowing through gambling supervision in both the Netherlands and Belgium. Two regulatory authorities are making…
Can affiliate sites still be trusted?
There is no simple answer to this question because it depends on the affiliate site. Some, such as Gambling Club,…
Illegal gambling sites, number one target of the Ksa in 2026: protection comes first
The Kansspelautoriteit in the Netherlands is taking a hard line. In 2026, the regulator is setting its sights on illegal…
Scooore.be imitated to scam Belgian players
The name and reputation of Scooore.be, a betting site owned by the National Lottery, are being misused to create fake…
Deepfake: the face of a creator misused by AI
A misleading video is currently circulating on social media. Thanks to artificial intelligence, the image and voice of YouTuber Kalvijn…
At 23, Esteban Devresse wins the Opener in Namur
In Namur, a young poker player from Bertrix reminded us that success is not just a matter of chance, but…
Sports piracy: 90% of illegal streams financed by the black market
In the United Kingdom, a new report reveals that illegal sports streams are no longer just violating copyright; they are…
Finland: Law ratified, starting signal for July 2027
The President of Finland has officially ratified the new gambling law, sealing the end of the state monopoly. From 1…
The Ksa chairman presents his plan for 2026
At the Annual Gaming Industry Event in Amsterdam on 16 January 2026, Michel Groothuizen, chairman of the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), gave…
888Casinobe.com: A misleading website redirects Belgian players to an illegal casino
Under the guise of the name Casino 888, a website full of information about Belgian law and the illegality of…
2025, a record year for the National Lottery
The National Lottery closed 2025 with unprecedented results. Total bets reached €1.666 billion, a historic record for the Belgian public…
Illegal gambling sites: the updated blacklist
On 15 January 2026, the Belgian Gaming Commission (GC) published an update to its blacklist of illegal gambling sites.