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Only illegal casino’s reachable in regulated market during peak gambling moment in Germany – What happened

The LUGAS gambling control system suffered a major breakdown last Saturday. For almost 10 hours, the German gambling industry was…

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

GAMING1, a major player in the development of dice games in Belgium, decided a few days ago to remove access…

Reopening of Parisian gaming clubs: Relief tinged with uncertainty

On 28 February 2025, the seven Parisian gaming clubs were authorised to reopen. This put an end to two months…

FDJ UNITED: European expansion and renewed identity

On March 6, 2025, FDJ, a major player in the French gambling industry, announced a strategic shift by adopting a…

FDJ: Record growth in 2024 despite impending taxes

France's gaming sector continues to surprise with its resilience and ability to innovate. In 2024, market leader Française des Jeux…

Illegal gambling: a growing threat in the Netherlands

In 2024, the Dutch authorities introduced new regulations to govern online gambling. The aim was clear: to limit excessive losses…

1.3 billion for Superbet’s expansion

Superbet, a key player in the gaming sector, recently concluded a €1.3 billion refinancing agreement with Blackstone and funds managed…

Dutch major casinos in trouble after tax increase

The gambling sector in the Netherlands is going through a tough period, marked by major reorganisations and economic challenges for…

Jack’s Casino: uncertain future in 2025

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

Evolution: optimistic outlook for 2025

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

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

Now that gambling companies are no longer allowed to act as sponsors in the Netherlands, football clubs are turning to…

A lottery against tax fraud in Belgium

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

Fair Play Casino: An Institution in Peril

The Janshen-Hahnraths group, owner of the Fair Play casinos, is undertaking a financial restructuring to avoid bankruptcy, impacted by the…

Survey: Why the British gamble

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

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

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

Bar games figures: UBA-BNGO demands reliable figures

On Thursday, January 23, 2025, during the UBA-BNGO meeting, Carlos Pascual, president of the organization, spoke about the figures published…

Italy: New tax and advertising reforms in the gambling sector

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