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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Crypto wallets: a new weapon for crooks

Alex

29 May 2025

Taking part in online gambling usually requires registration, identity verification, and sometimes even limits set by the operator itself to combat addiction. This system, though imperfect, offered a minimum of control. Today, this fragile balance is being upset by a well-known technology: the crypto wallet.

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IGT secures Italian lottery for another 9 years

Caroline

22 May 2025

International Game Technology (IGT) has won the tender to continue operating the Italian lottery until November 2034. This victory extends a relationship of more than 30 years between IGT and the Italian national lottery.

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Spreadex : repeated breaches

Glen

20 May 2025

On 15 May 2025, the UK Gambling Commission imposed a fine of £2.022 million (approximately €2.4 million) on Spreadex Limited, operator of the Spreadex.com platform.

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Holland Casino and Nederlandse Loterij: the State retains control

Maxime

16 May 2025

On 14 May 2025, the Dutch government announced that it would not proceed with the privatisation of Nederlandse Loterij and Holland Casino for the time being. This decision is aimed at maintaining the stability of the gambling market and strengthening player protection.

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International prediction market Polymarket grows spectacularly

Nathalie

14 May 2025

It’s a fact that prediction market Polymarket is becoming more and more popular where you can speculate on future events such as politics, economics and sports.

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Gambling: France is booming

Caroline

12 May 2025

In 2024, the French gambling market grew significantly. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached €14 billion, up 4.7% on the previous year. This growth is in line with the average for European markets of a comparable size.

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Veikkaus: Failure is not an option

Julien

10 May 2025

Veikkaus, the long-standing Finnish gambling monopoly, is at a turning point in its history. The country is opening its market in January 2027, and the company is preparing to face formidable competition from the private sector.

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Bet365 considering sale of billion-dollar company? Behind the rumors

Glen

9 May 2025

Online gambling giant Bet365 is said to be internally considering selling the company. According to a report from The Guardian, it is a possible deal worth £9bn. That amount would represent a huge profit for the Coates family, which owns Bet365.

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