Kansspelautoriteit : Record fines, zero recovery?
Since the law on remote gambling came into force in 2021, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, has so…
Economy
Flutter acquires the last 5% of FanDuel
Since 2018, Flutter Entertainment had bet big on FanDuel when sports betting was liberalised in the United States. In July…
PokerStars aims to return to the Dutch market
PokerStars.com is working hard to re-enter the Dutch market. They want to allow players from the Netherlands back in through…
United Kingdom: Will gambling tax explode?
The UK government is considering raising the tax on online gambling from 21% to a record 41%. The move, which…
UKGC reform: fines based on revenue
On 10 October 2025, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will roll out a new system of financial penalties. The key…
United States: The impact of Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill on the incomes of professional gamblers
A discreet but far-reaching change has crept into the One Big Beautiful Bill, Donald Trump's ambitious tax reform plan: from…
United Kingdom: A fatal tax increase for horse racing?
Since April 2025, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has been sounding the alarm: the British government is planning to merge…
Veikkaus: strategic transformation to remain market leader in 2027
In view of the imminent opening up of the Finnish online gambling market, Veikkaus is embarking on an ambitious transformation.…
Vikings Casinos acquired: NOVOMATIC enters France
A new page in European gaming history was written when the Austrian group NOVOMATIC, already a technological giant in the…
Behind the football shirts, money from gambling companies
No sooner had the Belgian football championship ended than a significant announcement was made: runners-up Club Brugge have signed a…
Top football club says goodbye to 711 with emotional tribute – “thanks for everything”
Since 1 July, gambling companies have been banned from advertising through sports clubs in the Netherlands. The ban in our…
Spanish regulation: hot or cold?
Since the end of 2020, Spain has launched a series of drastic measures aimed at restricting gambling advertising, causing an…
Parent company Fair Play Casino successfully restructured
Janshen-Hahnraths Group is an established name in the gaming industry with no less than 65 years of experience. They have…
Online gambling in France: €3.6 billion economic impact
The Senate Finance Committee met for a round-table discussion on the current state of gambling in France. Nicolas Béraud, Chairman…
FDJ United: growth and responsibility in 2025
In just a few years, FDJ UNITED has established itself as one of the heavyweights in the European gaming and…
Legal betting: your shield against the black market
In a rapidly expanding digital landscape, the online gambling black market thrives, offering attractive bonuses and tempting accessibility. Yet it's…
Will Club Brugge once again choose a gambling company as its new main sponsor?
It looks like Club Brugge will once again be teaming up with a gambling company as main sponsor. Rumors suggest…