Economy

Stake and the new money laundering blind spot

23 Dec 2025

The new internal cryptocurrency exchange function introduced by gaming platform Stake, presented as a simple convenience tool for users, is now raising major questions among anti-money laundering experts. Not because it is illegal per se, but because it profoundly alters the way in which financial flows can be understood, monitored and reported to the authorities.

Economy

The BofA sounds the alarm on prediction markets

Glen

2 Dec 2025

The rapid rise of prediction markets, online platforms that allow users to bet on the outcome of real-world events such as sports matches, elections and news stories, is causing growing concern. In a recent note, the Bank of America (BofA) warned of the financial dangers they pose to both individuals and lenders.

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Marktscan 2025: turmoil for gaming halls

Julien

25 Nov 2025

In 2024, land-based casinos and gaming halls in the Netherlands had a difficult year. According to Marktscan 2025 from the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming authority, the physical sector continues to decline despite stabilization in the overall market.

Economy

The lost bet on gambling taxation in the Netherlands

Sarah

14 Nov 2025

The increase in gambling tax in the Netherlands was intended to boost government revenue. However, as the tax rate rises, warning signs are multiplying: a decline in expected revenues, increased pressure on operators and players turning to illegal gambling.

Economy

Gaming1 becomes sole owner of Circus.nl

Glen

12 Nov 2025

The Belgian group Gaming1, already a major player in digital entertainment in Europe, now becomes 100% owner of Betca NV, the operator behind Circus.nl. This acquisition marks a strategic step in Gaming1’s expansion on the Dutch market, one of the most regulated and competitive on the continent since its regulation in 2021.

Economy

The end of local bookmakers in England: one tax too many?

Caroline

8 Nov 2025

The UK government is considering imposing a massive tax increase on online betting, with potential rates of up to 50% of revenues. This tax proposal could mean the closure of local bookmakers.

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Holland Casino considering major reorganization in 2026

Glen

6 Nov 2025

Holland Casino may be facing a major reorganization in 2026. The reason is the upcoming increase in the gambling tax to 37.8%. This measure hits the state-owned company hard, especially as it is already under financial pressure.

Economy

France: Illegal online gambling outstrips the official market

Caroline

6 Nov 2025

Illegal online gambling is booming in France. In 2025, more than 5.4 million players were tempted by unauthorised virtual casinos, often without even knowing they were breaking the law.

Economy

Golden Palace makes Boulogne a winner

Caroline

5 Nov 2025

In Boulogne-sur-Mer, the Golden Palace casino posted dazzling results for the 2024 financial year. According to the most recent town council meeting, the casino returned more than €1 million to the town, while the state received a much higher sum.

Economy

AFJEL-IN France 2025 report: The online gambling economy

Maxime

4 Nov 2025

Long perceived as mere digital entertainment, online gambling is now emerging as a key player in the French economy. The latest AFJEL report, produced in conjunction with IN France, reveals a striking reality: behind the screens, a real fiscal and social engine is powering the territories.

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France and Germany merge to form a gambling powerhouse – who will follow?

Glen

3 Nov 2025

Banijay is taking a big step in the online gambling market. The entertainment company is acquiring a 65% majority stake in German bookmaker Tipico. The acquisition means that France now has two providers in the top five in Europe.

Economy

Is it game over for Ladbrokes’ Belgian branches?

Alex

27 Oct 2025

It’s a bombshell in the world of gambling. Ladbrokes Belgium, a long-standing player in sports betting, plans to cut nearly half of its workforce. This brutal restructuring is symptomatic of a sector in the midst of radical change.

Economy

Betting shops disappearing: gambling companies sound the alarm

Glen

24 Oct 2025

Paddy Power is closing 57 betting shops in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Rising costs and changing customer behaviour mean that the company can no longer keep the shops profitable.

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The Ksa partially refunds casinos’ COVID taxes

Maxime

20 Oct 2025

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many casinos in the Netherlands were closed for health reasons. However, several operators were taxed by the Ksa for periods when it was impossible to operate. A recent court ruling has led to a reversal: the Ksa is now offering the operators concerned the possibility of claiming a partial refund of their 2020-2021 taxes.

Economy

Legal online gambling market falls by 14% in the Netherlands

Julien

14 Oct 2025

In the first half of 2025, the legal online gambling market in the Netherlands suffered a clear contraction, according to the Najaar 2025 Monitoringsrapportage published by the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa). GGR is down 14% compared to the previous six months.

Economy

Ladbrokes: 47% of jobs at risk

Alex

13 Oct 2025

The giant Ladbrokes, an emblematic figure in the sector for decades, could close all its physical branches in Belgium, marking the end of a historic model. It’s a decision justified by financial losses and the rise of digital technology, but one that is plunging dozens of employees into uncertainty and arousing the anger of trade unions.

Economy

Gambling tax collapses: millions in losses for the government!

Glen

8 Oct 2025

Imagine: you raise a tax, expecting to bring in millions extra, and then… the whole plan falls apart. That is exactly what is happening with gambling tax in the Netherlands. Minister Eelco Heinen expected gold, but got dust. If the tax rate does not increase in 2026 and remains at 34.2%, the treasury will lose no less than 84 million euros. That’s no small change.

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