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SEGA SAMMY forced to complete Stakelogic acquisition

18 Apr 2025

After signing an agreement to acquire Stakelogic for an estimated €130 million, Japanese giant SEGA SAMMY tried to pull out of the deal at the last minute, citing ‘contractual breaches’. The Amsterdam court categorically rejected this attempt.

Economy

Unibet shaken in the Netherlands

Maxime R.

17 Apr 2025

Unibet, a major online gaming operator, has seen its turnover in the Netherlands fall by 41% in the first quarter of 2025 compared with the previous year. This fall was due to tighter regulations, including a limit on monthly deposits and an increase in gaming tax to 34.2%.

Economy

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Ksa spring 2025 report: towards safer gambling

Alex D.

14 Apr 2025

The Kansspelautoriteit’s spring 2025 report reveals a significant drop in extreme losses among online gamblers, thanks to the new responsible gambling rules introduced at the end of 2024.

Economy

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Flutter completes acquisition of Snaitech for €2.3 billion

Maxime R.

11 Apr 2025

Flutter Entertainment has completed the acquisition of Snaitech for €2.3 billion after obtaining all the necessary regulatory approvals. This strategic transaction strengthens Flutter’s leading position in the Italian online and physical gaming market by integrating Snaitech with its existing brands such as PokerStars and Sisal.

Economy

Kansspelautoriteit fines illegal gambling sites 1.2 million euros

Ron Emmerink

9 Apr 2025

The Kansspelautoriteit in the Netherlands has imposed a hefty fine on Techno Offshore Limited. So the organisation announced on its site today.

Economy

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Glitnor contests SEK 28 million fine in Sweden

Caroline B.

2 Apr 2025

Glitnor Services, operator of LuckyCasino, has been fined SEK 28 million (€2.7 million) by the Swedish Gaming Authority for breaches of responsible gaming. The investigation revealed that several players were not sufficiently protected despite risky behaviour such as excessive betting and quick losses.

Economy

1 billion in taxes: the gambling boom in the Netherlands

Maxime R.

1 Apr 2025

n 2024, the Netherlands raised a record €1 billion in gambling taxes, mainly thanks to the boom in online gambling since its legalisation in 2021. This rapid growth has been accompanied by a gradual increase in tax rates, reaching 34.2% this year and forecast to rise to 37.8% in 2025.

Economy

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Football: a worrying dependence on betting

Maxime R.

1 Apr 2025

European football is increasingly dependent on sports betting for its funding, with many clubs sponsored by gambling companies. These partnerships provide vital revenue for clubs, but raise ethical concerns about the integrity of the sport and the risks of addiction, particularly among young fans.

Economy

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Jan Paul van Heemskerck van Beest now heads Holland Casino Online

Ron Emmerink

31 Mar 2025

Holland Casino Online has announced the appointment of Jan Paul van Heemskerck van Beest as its new director from 1ᵉʳ April 2025, succeeding Jeroen Verkroost, whose position has been axed as part of a restructuring.

Economy

Online gambling soon to account for 40% of the European market!

Maxime R.

28 Mar 2025

In 2024, the European gambling market reached a record 123.4 billion euros, driven by the growth of online gambling, which now accounts for 39% of the total.

Economy

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IGT and Sisal: A duel for the italian Lotto

Caroline B.

23 Mar 2025

The Italian gambling market is buzzing with activity. Two industry giants, IGT and Sisal, are battling for the exclusive concession to operate the Italian Lotto for the next nine years.

Economy

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Illegal online gambling advertising: Google pockets $20 million a year

Alex D.

19 Mar 2025

A recent study by Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) highlights the alarming growth in advertising for illegal platforms. These ads target gamers directly via search engines such as Google.

Economy

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iGaming advertising: a $100 billion fraud?

Maxime R.

19 Mar 2025

The iGaming industry is booming, offering gamers around the world immersive online experiences. However, with this growth comes major challenges, not least advertising fraud.

Economy

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

Caroline B.

19 Mar 2025

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

Economy

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

Maxime R.

18 Mar 2025

GAMING1, a major player in the development of dice games in Belgium, decided a few days ago to remove access to its dice games from Class 2 casino operators.

Economy

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Reopening of Parisian gaming clubs: Relief tinged with uncertainty

Caroline B.

11 Mar 2025

On 28 February 2025, the seven Parisian gaming clubs were authorised to reopen. This put an end to two months of forced closure. The reopening was made possible by a decree issued by the Ministry of the Interior and validated by the Council of State.

Economy