Economy

Closure of 23 JVH Gaming casinos: Floor van Bakkum has mixed feelings

13 Dec 2024

A few days ago, an announcement sent shockwaves through the gambling world in the netherlands: JVH Gaming, the parent company of Jack’s Casino and the online platform Jacks.nl, announced the upcoming closure of 23 of its landbased establishments.

Economy

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The KNVB is selling its soul to gambling

Ron

13 Dec 2024

The name change of the Eredivisie to VriendenLoterij Eredivisie is leading to fierce reactions.

Economy

Superbet makes history with first gambling license in Brazil

Maxime

8 Dec 2024

The time has come: Superbet is the first gambling company to receive a license to operate legally in Brazil.

Economy

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Flamingo Casino disappears: a forced farewell

Maxime

7 Dec 2024

JVH Gaming, a major player in the Dutch gambling sector and parent company of Jack’s Casino, has announced the imminent closure of 23 physical establishments.

Economy

LiveScore Bet pulls the plug: ComeOn benefits

Alex

5 Dec 2024

LiveScore Bet has pulled the plug in the Netherlands. The site now redirects visitors to the online casino ComeOn.

Economy

UK government announces £100m levy on gambling companies

Maxime

4 Dec 2024

The UK government is planning to introduce a statutory levy on gambling companies. The aim is to raise around £100 million (around €116 million) a year.

Economy

New bingo licenses in Denmark from 2025

Caroline

30 Nov 2024

On November 21, the Danish gambling authority Spillemyndigheden opened the application process for companies that want to organize land-based bingo.

Economy

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The Senate hits hard with an increase in gambling taxes

Caroline

28 Nov 2024

The taxation of gambling in France is about to undergo a major upheaval. As part of the Social Security Financing Bill (PLFSS) for 2025, the Senate approved a series of measures aimed at significantly increasing taxes on gambling, whether physical or online.

Economy

Kindred Affiliates changes payments rules

Ron

27 Nov 2024

Kindred Affiliates has announced a major change to how it handles payments. During a routine audit, the company discovered that some affiliates were using a third party as a beneficiary for their payouts.

Economy

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Dutch gambling market channelisation falls faster than expected

Ron

27 Nov 2024

Analysts at H2 Gambling Capital predict that channelisation – the percentage of players who choose legal gambling sites – will drop below 80% in 2024.

Economy

German gambling market in dire straits: black market continues to grow

Ron

26 Nov 2024

The German gambling market is in a dire situation. Strict regulations and a tax on bets are making legal gambling less and less attractive.

Economy

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Experts webinar: Consequences of gambling tax increase

Ron

25 Nov 2024

The gambling industry in the Netherlands is under pressure. Last week during the European Safer Gambling Week it became clear that there is work to be done for both the government and the operators.

Economy

How gambling is driving brazilian youth into debt

Ron

23 Nov 2024

During a speech at the United Nations, President Lula slammed the gambling industry. He called gambling a “disaster” that primarily affects the poorest Brazilians.

Economy