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Is it game over for Ladbrokes’ Belgian branches?

It's a bombshell in the world of gambling. Ladbrokes Belgium, a long-standing player in sports betting, plans to cut nearly…

Betting shops disappearing: gambling companies sound the alarm

Paddy Power is closing 57 betting shops in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Rising costs and changing customer behaviour mean…

The Ksa partially refunds casinos’ COVID taxes

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many casinos in the Netherlands were closed for health reasons. However, several operators were taxed by…

Legal online gambling market falls by 14% in the Netherlands

In the first half of 2025, the legal online gambling market in the Netherlands suffered a clear contraction, according to…

Ladbrokes: 47% of jobs at risk

The giant Ladbrokes, an emblematic figure in the sector for decades, could close all its physical branches in Belgium, marking…

Gambling tax collapses: millions in losses for the government!

Imagine: you raise a tax, expecting to bring in millions extra, and then... the whole plan falls apart. That is…

“Fabulous 5-Day Sale: Vegas reinvents itself

Las Vegas caused a sensation with its Fabulous 5-Day Sale, an exceptional sales period that transformed the city into a…

Golden Week: Macau expects 1.2 million visitors

The autumn Golden Week in Macau is dawning with a sense of optimism: tourism authorities are anticipating a significant increase…

Open banking to regulate online gambling

In the Netherlands, a groundbreaking project could radically change the way online gamblers deposit money. The government plans to introduce…

How baccarat is saving Las Vegas

In the midst of an August marked by a drop in tourist numbers, Las Vegas found an unexpected lifeline. While…

Stagnant revenues, Bet-at-home sounds the alarm

German online betting group Bet-at-home is going through a period of turbulence. With revenues stagnating in the first half of…

GGL: 11 illegal operators for 1 legal

In Germany, the regulation of online sports betting is struggling to establish itself. A recent survey reveals that the vast…

2026 Budget Memorandum reports significant shortfall in gambling tax

The 2026 Budget Memorandum in the Netherlands shows that gambling tax revenue is much lower than previously expected. The estimate…

Finland: Veikkaus prepares for its digital future

The first half of 2025 has not been kind to Veikkaus. The long-standing Finnish operator, which has enjoyed a monopoly…

DraftKings: A winning bet on in-play betting

As online sports betting undergoes rapid change, DraftKings is establishing itself as a key player thanks to its strategy focused…

More than €1 million in VAT denied to Circus by the Dutch government

The legal battle between online casino Circus.nl and the Belastingdienst, the Dutch tax authority, has ended in a ruling against…

ADMIRAL Austria comes under Tipico’s control

On 9 September 2025, Tipico Group finalised the acquisition of ATLAS Group GmbH, the parent company of ADMIRAL Austria, from…