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Gambling losses refunded: uncertainty reigns ahead of final decision

A wave of uncertainty is sweeping through the world of online gambling in the Netherlands. Players who gambled — and…

He won €20,000… then was violently attacked

A few hours earlier, a Dutch casino had awarded him a substantial win. But on his way home, his moment…

Unibet: scandals, fines and an uncertain future

For years, Unibet has dominated the online gaming market in the Netherlands. But the road to 2027 is shaping up…

95% of casino ads on Facebook are illegal

According to a new study commissioned by VNLOK, the Dutch association of licensed online gambling operators, almost all ads seen…

New York: Three casinos soon to be authorised!

New York is preparing to take a historic step forward in the gambling sector. Three ambitious casino projects are in…

End of an era: NOGA ceases activities

NOGA is now winding down its activities. The organisation that defended the interests of licensed online gaming operators has seen…

NSW stops night-time poker machines

A major turning point has just been reached in the fight against the evils of gambling in the Australian state…

Historic case: YouTube on trial for gambling adverts

For the past few days, a major legal case has been shaking up the world of video platforms: YouTube is…

Barrière accelerates its expansion

Long a symbol of luxury firmly rooted in France, the Barrière group is now undergoing the most extensive transformation in…

The BofA sounds the alarm on prediction markets

The rapid rise of prediction markets, online platforms that allow users to bet on the outcome of real-world events such…

Fewer inspections, more risks — UKGC warning

While gambling remains firmly rooted in the daily lives of Britons, a worrying decline in local inspections is undermining the…

Hoge Raad: a blow to players’ appeals

The hopes of thousands of Dutch players of recovering their online losses are fading: the Advocate General of the Hoge…

Cresus Casino: the underbelly of an illegal giant

Behind the sunny facades of a start-up based in Cyprus, the French justice system suspects the existence of a clandestine…

Bagnères-de-Luchon closes the door on the casino

Bagnères-de-Luchon has made its decision. After months of debate, reports and consultations, the spa town has decided not to relaunch…

A plane to find a €1 million winner?

Every year, millions of euros go unclaimed for lack of an identified winner. But this time, the story took a…

PANG 2025: 5 countries, 150,000 gamblers scrutinised

More than 150,000 people in the Nordic countries have been invited to take part in a major joint survey on…

Leaked plan for 40% tax on casinos: who will survive?

The British online gambling industry is experiencing unprecedented turbulence. The leak of a budget document revealing a possible 40% tax…