Economy

Top football club says goodbye to 711 with emotional tribute – “thanks for everything”

3 Jul 2025

Since 1 July, gambling companies have been banned from advertising through sports clubs in the Netherlands. The ban in our neighbours particularly affects football, where many clubs had deals with online casinos. A notable example is Telstar, which said goodbye to main sponsor 711 BV on social media.

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Spanish regulation: hot or cold?

Maxime

1 Jul 2025

Since the end of 2020, Spain has launched a series of drastic measures aimed at restricting gambling advertising, causing an earthquake in the industry. But behind these changes lies a complex reality: despite a fall in the number of new accounts, bets and deposits continue to climb. A surprising paradox.

Economy

Parent company Fair Play Casino successfully restructured

Nathalie

1 Jul 2025

Janshen-Hahnraths Group is an established name in the gaming industry with no less than 65 years of experience. They have gained fame among the general public as the parent company behind Fair Play Casino and Fair Play Online.

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Online gambling in France: €3.6 billion economic impact

Maxime

30 Jun 2025

The Senate Finance Committee met for a round-table discussion on the current state of gambling in France. Nicolas Béraud, Chairman of AFJEL, gave an unprecedented overview of a sector that is all too often misunderstood.

Economy

FDJ United: growth and responsibility in 2025

Maxime

26 Jun 2025

In just a few years, FDJ UNITED has established itself as one of the heavyweights in the European gaming and betting sector, the result of a strategy of targeted acquisitions and an agile positioning combining digital innovation and territorial roots.

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Legal betting: your shield against the black market

Glen

24 Jun 2025

In a rapidly expanding digital landscape, the online gambling black market thrives, offering attractive bonuses and tempting accessibility. Yet it’s not just about the games or the offers: the real value of the regulated industry is security. So how do we counter this rise in power?

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Will Club Brugge once again choose a gambling company as its new main sponsor?

Nathalie

23 Jun 2025

It looks like Club Brugge will once again be teaming up with a gambling company as main sponsor. Rumors suggest it will be a multi-million deal with online gambling company Betsson, but we are still waiting for official confirmation.

Economy

Golden Palace remains loyal to RAAL La Louvière

Sarah

18 Jun 2025

RAAL La Louvière confirms the extension of its main partnership with Golden Palace News for the next three seasons, until the end of the 2027–28 campaign. This renewal demonstrates a strong relationship of trust and a shared vision between the club and its sponsor.

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The curtain falls on the first commercial darts team TOTO Dart Kings

Nathalie

17 Jun 2025

Since April 1st, 2025, the curtain has fallen on TOTO Dart Kings. Initiator Chris Woerts is still looking for an alternative sponsor to not let the project go to waste. If the team could still be restarted, it will become clear within a month.

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Zandvoort becomes owner of oldest Holland Casino branch

Nathalie

16 Jun 2025

The municipality of Zandvoort has bought the former casino building of Holland Casino at the Badhuisplein for more than 8,7 million euros.

Economy

United Kingdom: More tax = less revenue? 65% of gamblers will choose illegal games

Glen

12 Jun 2025

The United Kingdom could standardise its tax regime on online gambling, bringing the tax on sports betting (15%) into line with that on remote gaming (21%). The intention? To simplify administration. But for the Betting & Gaming Council (BGC), this measure conceals a threat: driving regular gamblers towards unauthorised sites.

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Germany: illegal gambling accounts for 80% of the online market

Sarah

11 Jun 2025

In Germany, the regulation of online gambling is struggling to contain the growth of the black market. According to the 2023 report by the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), illegal financial flows account for between 2% and 4% of gross gaming sales (GGR), or €400-600 million. But statistics shared at Gaming in Holland 2025 show that 80% of revenues go to illegal operators.

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Golden Palace sets up in Digne-les-Bains: a strategic turning point for the city

Caroline

10 Jun 2025

In Digne-les-Bains, the laying of the foundation stone for the future Golden Palace casino marks the beginning of an ambitious project combining entertainment, economic momentum, and sustainable development. Scheduled to open by the end of 2026, this new venue promises much more than a traditional gaming space.

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Betsson pulls out: Why the operator is giving up on Holland Gaming

Glen

6 Jun 2025

While the deal between Betsson AB and Holland Gaming Technology looked set to close in February 2024, the Swedish group surprised the iGaming industry by announcing in early June that it was cancelling the planned acquisition outright. The deal, worth a total of €27.5 million, included Holland Gaming Technology Ltd and its in-house studio Holland Power Gaming BV.

Economy

Sweden closes its last land-based casino

Julien

3 Jun 2025

On 25 April 2025, Stockholm’s Casino Cosmopol closed its doors, marking the end of an era for land-based casinos in Sweden. This decision, taken by the Swedish government, brings to an end more than two decades of state operation of physical casinos.

Economy

Who will get their hands on Bet365?

Maxime

3 Jun 2025

Founded in 2000 by Denise Coates, Bet365 has become one of the largest online betting companies in the world, with an annual turnover of £3.7 billion.

Economy

End of an era: No more Betfair affiliates in the UK

Maxime

30 May 2025

1 July 2025 will mark the end of Betfair’s affiliate programme in the UK and Ireland. The decision, announced by Betfair’s parent company Flutter Entertainment, is driven by ever-increasing compliance costs and an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

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