Twitter ignores gambling rules: illegal online casinos advertise extensively
Dutch and Belgian users of X (formerly Twitter) are increasingly confronted with illegal advertisements from unlicensed online casinos.
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Ex-gambling addict helps young people via TikTok
Frank Rammeloo (54) lost more than half a million euros in his life through gambling. What once started with innocent…
A new chairman at the head of Kindred
Things are changing in Kindred's boardrooms. Following the takeover by la Française des Jeux (FDJ), chairman Evert Carlsson and five…
Italy’s gambling market gets new rules: Strict age control
In Italy, it will become a lot more difficult for minors to access adult content. Such as gambling and pornography…
Labour targets gambling industry to rake in billions
The UK Labour Party is considering a big increase in taxes on gambling companies. Perhaps as much as £3 billion.…
Brazil: New guidelines for sports betting and iGaming
The Brazilian Ministry of Sports has published new guidelines for approving sports betting and iGaming operations.
Belgian gambling operator Starcasino receives Dutch online license
The Belgian Starcasino has finally received its license for the Netherlands. This means that they will soon be allowed to…
BAGO not happy with Knack article about gambling advertising
The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) is not happy with an article that appeared on the Knack website yesterday.
ANJ supports tax increase on gambling companies: small operators in danger
At the beginning of October, the French government announced a probable surtax on games of chance to replenish the Social…
Entain and BetCity dispute: preliminary hearing cancelled
A major preliminary hearing was scheduled for October 31 in the case between gambling giant Entain and the former owners…
VNLOK and NOGA express concerns about rising spending at illegal online casinos
VNLOK and NOGA, two major trade associations in the Dutch gambling industry, are concerned.
Players unknowingly lured into illegal online casinos
Illegal, yet wildly popular: millions of French people unknowingly visit illegal gambling sites, including online casinos.
Dutch Mental Health Care warns: online gambling is a health hazard
The Dutch Mental Health Care (De Nederlandse GGZ) is sounding the alarm. Since 2021, when the online gambling market opened,…
Norwegian regulator investigates Norsk Tipping: Rules broken
Norwegian regulator Lotteritilsynet is investigating whether state-owned gambling company Norsk Tipping has broken the rules. The problem? Some players were…
Dutch gamblers set records in 2024
In the Netherlands, the online gambling world is booming. The first half of 2024 saw a growth of no less…
Ireland considers drastic ban: gambling advertising and bonuses
The debate over Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 is back on the table, with many of the old arguments appearing…
Gambling monopolies in Scandinavia on the verge of collapse
The leaders of the Swedish and Danish gambling associations, Gustaf Hoffstedt (BOS) and Morten Ronde (Spillebranchen), believe that the gambling…