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Kansspelautoriteit : Record fines, zero recovery? 

24 Jul 2025

Since the law on remote gambling came into force in 2021, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, has so far imposed more than €56 million in fines on illegal operators. The Ksa was determined to hit back hard. However, a recent report shows that only 2.5% of these fines have been collected.

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Flutter acquires the last 5% of FanDuel

Maxime

19 Jul 2025

Since 2018, Flutter Entertainment had bet big on FanDuel when sports betting was liberalised in the United States. In July 2025, a new chapter opened: Flutter has just announced the acquisition of the remaining 5% of FanDuel, held by Boyd Gaming, for $1.755 billion. This major operation raises Flutter’s ownership to 100%, consolidating its grip on the American online betting behemoth.

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PokerStars aims to return to the Dutch market

Nathalie

18 Jul 2025

PokerStars.com is working hard to re-enter the Dutch market. They want to allow players from the Netherlands back in through an alternative path. However, because they do not hold the necessary license, they are currently exploring the possibility of partnering with another legal entity.

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United Kingdom: Will gambling tax explode?

Glen

17 Jul 2025

The UK government is considering raising the tax on online gambling from 21% to a record 41%. The move, which would be one of the most aggressive in the UK gambling industry’s tax history, is part of a budgetary strategy to plug a public deficit estimated at more than £30 billion.

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UKGC reform: fines based on revenue

Glen

16 Jul 2025

On 10 October 2025, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will roll out a new system of financial penalties. The key element: the amount of fines will be directly linked to the percentage of GGY (gross gambling yield) generated by the operator during the period in question. A radical reform designed to strengthen justice, fraud prevention and player protection.

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United States: The impact of Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill on the incomes of professional gamblers

Alex

15 Jul 2025

A discreet but far-reaching change has crept into the One Big Beautiful Bill, Donald Trump’s ambitious tax reform plan: from 2026, punters will no longer be able to deduct all their losses, but only 90%. In practical terms, many gamblers will find themselves taxed on ‘phantom income’. This measure, designed to replenish the State’s coffers, is provoking anger, concern and counter-attacks.

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United Kingdom: A fatal tax increase for horse racing? 

Sarah

13 Jul 2025

Since April 2025, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has been sounding the alarm: the British government is planning to merge taxes on online betting, raising the tax on horse racing betting from 15% to 21%, the same rate as for casino gambling. This change would represent a loss of at least £66 million a year (around €76 million) for the industry, with a risk of £160 million (€185 million) if the rates rise further.

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Veikkaus: strategic transformation to remain market leader in 2027

Glen

12 Jul 2025

In view of the imminent opening up of the Finnish online gambling market, Veikkaus is embarking on an ambitious transformation. Buoyed by new talent, modernised technological tools and an offensive strategy, the company hopes to win back a market it has long dominated. Here’s how Veikkaus is preparing its return to the top in a rapidly changing iGaming landscape.

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Vikings Casinos acquired: NOVOMATIC enters France

Glen

8 Jul 2025

A new page in European gaming history was written when the Austrian group NOVOMATIC, already a technological giant in the sector, completed its acquisition of Vikings Casinos. The deal, announced last January, has finally been approved by the French authorities, giving NOVOMATIC not only lasting access to one of the continent’s most demanding markets, but also a strong signal of its international expansion.

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Behind the football shirts, money from gambling companies

Sarah

7 Jul 2025

No sooner had the Belgian football championship ended than a significant announcement was made: runners-up Club Brugge have signed a new sponsorship deal with Betsson AB, a Swedish gambling operator. The partnership, billed as a record deal for the club, continues a long tradition of links between professional clubs and betting companies.

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

Ron

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.

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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.

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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.

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