Economy

GAMING1 is removing its dice games from Belgian casinos: what are the consequences?

18 Mar 2025

GAMING1, a major player in the development of dice games in Belgium, decided a few days ago to remove access to its dice games from Class 2 casino operators.

Economy

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Reopening of Parisian gaming clubs: Relief tinged with uncertainty

Caroline

11 Mar 2025

On 28 February 2025, the seven Parisian gaming clubs were authorised to reopen. This put an end to two months of forced closure. The reopening was made possible by a decree issued by the Ministry of the Interior and validated by the Council of State.

Economy

FDJ UNITED: European expansion and renewed identity

Caroline

7 Mar 2025

On March 6, 2025, FDJ, a major player in the French gambling industry, announced a strategic shift by adopting a new identity: FDJ UNITED.

Economy

FDJ: Record growth in 2024 despite impending taxes

Maxime

22 Feb 2025

France’s gaming sector continues to surprise with its resilience and ability to innovate. In 2024, market leader Française des Jeux (FDJ) reported impressive results, confirming solid growth despite an increasingly restrictive tax environment.

Economy

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Illegal gambling: a growing threat in the Netherlands

Maxime

17 Feb 2025

In 2024, the Dutch authorities introduced new regulations to govern online gambling. The aim was clear: to limit excessive losses by players and promote a safer environment.

Economy

1.3 billion for Superbet’s expansion

Maxime

12 Feb 2025

Superbet, a key player in the gaming sector, recently concluded a €1.3 billion refinancing agreement with Blackstone and funds managed by HPS Investment Partners.

Economy

Dutch major casinos in trouble after tax increase

Maxime

7 Feb 2025

The gambling sector in the Netherlands is going through a tough period, marked by major reorganisations and economic challenges for several operators, including Holland Casino, Fair Play, and Jack’s Casino.

Economy

Jack’s Casino: uncertain future in 2025

Alex

7 Feb 2025

JVH Gaming, parent company of Jack’s Casino, is struggling with €240 million in debt, threatening its financial stability and future.

Economy

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Evolution: optimistic outlook for 2025

Maxime

7 Feb 2025

Evolution reached a record turnover of €2.21 billion in 2024, with a growth of 23.1% and a net profit of €1.24 billion.

Economy

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Ajax and other football clubs sign crypto deals: End of traditional sponsorship?

Ron

5 Feb 2025

Now that gambling companies are no longer allowed to act as sponsors in the Netherlands, football clubs are turning to a new alternative: crypto companies. Research shows that clubs such as Heerenveen, Excelsior and Ajax have recently signed sponsorship deals with crypto companies.

Economy

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A lottery against tax fraud in Belgium

Maxime

4 Feb 2025

The Belgian government has just announced the introduction of a measure that could change the way citizens interact with the tax authorities.

Economy

Fair Play Casino: An Institution in Peril

Alex

4 Feb 2025

The Janshen-Hahnraths group, owner of the Fair Play casinos, is undertaking a financial restructuring to avoid bankruptcy, impacted by the pandemic and rising taxes.

Economy

Survey: Why the British gamble

Alex

3 Feb 2025

Last week, a study shedding new light on why British adults gamble was published.

Economy

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Belgian gambling sector sees sharp drop – what’s going on?

Maxime

31 Jan 2025

2025 started on a bad note because Belgian online gambling operators are experiencing a sharp drop in the number of deposits.

Economy

Bar games figures: UBA-BNGO demands reliable figures

Maxime

27 Jan 2025

On Thursday, January 23, 2025, during the UBA-BNGO meeting, Carlos Pascual, president of the organization, spoke about the figures published by the Gaming Commission (GC). He denounced, among other things, […]

Economy

Italy: New tax and advertising reforms in the gambling sector

Caroline

27 Jan 2025

Italian President Sergio Mattarella has ratified the 2025 budget law, marking a decisive turning point for the gambling industry.

Economy

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Flutter targets €1 billion Italian lottery

Caroline

25 Jan 2025

Flutter Entertainment Group is considering bidding for the main lottery license in Italy, a market dominated for three decades by IGT (International Game Technology).

Economy