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Belgian Gaming Industry in 2022:  Impressive Growth of Offline Gambling

The Belgian Gaming Commission recently published its annual report for 2022, showing an overall positive development for the Belgian gaming…

New Growth for Online Gaming in the Netherlands

After two years of steady growth, the online casino sector in the Netherlands appears poised for more growth in 2024,…

Gambling in Belgium and the Netherlands: identical spending, divergent trends

A recent study revealed striking similarities and notable differences in gaming habits between Belgians and Dutch people.

YouTube and Twitch convicted in Italy for illegal gambling advertising

In a move to strengthen the regulation of gambling advertising, AGCOM has imposed significant fines on YouTube and Twitch.

Illegal gambling in Belgium, a growing menace

A recent report released by BAGO reveals a worrying trend within Belgium's gambling industry. In fact, 20% of Belgian players…

EGBA Warnings About the Urgency of Regulating the Online Casino Market in France

Faced with the growing threat posed by the black market of online gambling in France, the EGBA is launching an…

Suspect in Napoleon Casino Genk Shooting Arrested in Spain

The suspect in the shooting at the Casino Napoléon in Genk arrested in Spain thanks to a joint operation between…

Illegal gambling is dominating Germany

A recent study by Gunther Schnabl reveals that the black market dominates the online gambling industry in Germany.

Prevention of gambling addiction: Gaming1 and ULB enter into collaboration

Gaming1, a major player in the gaming sector in Belgium, announced a revolutionary initiative in partnership with ULB during the…

Hard blow for AC Milan: Florenzi suspected of illegal betting

The world of Italian football is rocked by a new illegal sports betting scandal, this time involving AC Milan player…

Finland: Veikkaus announces drastic measures to strengthen player safety

The Veikkaus company, the only legal gambling operator in Finland, announces a major change in its operations by introducing an…

Halle bans new gambling establishments

The City of Halle, in Belgium, takes a radical decision by banning new gambling establishments, but opts for continuity for…

The European Safer Gambling Week 2023 starts

Today marks the start of European Safer Gambling Week (ESGW). This is the annual campaign to increase awareness of responsible…

Online gambling giants ordered to repay Dutch players for losses

A ruling done by a Dutch court has ordered two online gaming companies, including Unibet, to repay substantial amounts to…

The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) is concerned about the result of the IPSOS investigation

BAGO call the government to take measures to combat the scourge of illegal operators while preserving the integrity of legal…

Revolution in the gambling industry in Finland: End of monopoly creates space for licensing model

Finland planning to open up gambling market and modernize the gambling industry by replacing the Veikkaus monopoly with a licensing…

EGBA: Review needed on advertisement rules in Italy to combat Illegal platforms

The EGBA recently called for a review of Italy's total ban on gambling advertising.