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Limited access to player data hinders research

24 Nov 2025

Since online gambling was legalized in the Netherlands, the need to analyze player behavior in detail has never been more pressing. However, according to a study commissioned by the WODC (Netherlands Organization for Legal Research), access to individual data remains extremely limited. This obstacle not only hinders research into addiction prevention, but also complicates the evaluation of public policy.

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Japan cracks down on illegal online gambling – increases penalties

Julien

23 Nov 2025

The Japanese cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, has approved a comprehensive plan to stop the growth of illegal online gambling. Nearly 3.4 million Japanese are believed to use foreign gambling sites. More than half of them gamble regularly and together they spend the equivalent of 7.75 billion dollars annually.

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Casinos de France predicts billions in losses and social damage

Glen

21 Nov 2025

The French trade association Casinos de France is sounding the alarm. According to them, the legalisation of online casinos would lead to an annual loss of 546 million euros. They point to damage to local economies, reduced employment and additional costs for public health.

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D66 calls for a halt to the increase in gambling tax

Glen

20 Nov 2025

As Parliament prepares to examine in detail the next tax bill, expected in 2026, one measure is already provoking heated debate: the planned sharp rise in gambling tax. The centrist D66 party is calling for an immediate freeze, arguing that the increase could be counterproductive, costly and dangerous for gamblers.

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Italy reinvents its online gaming

Julien

20 Nov 2025

Italy is entering a major turning point in its online gaming sector: this 13 November 2025 marks the launch of a radically overhauled new licensing regime designed to strengthen regulation, player protection and the traceability of operations. For both operators and the authorities, it’s a clean slate for the market.

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How Malta undermines Belgium’s gambling rules

Julien

16 Nov 2025

Bitcasino.io is among the casinos considered illegal in Belgium, despite this, Belgian players can still access this casino and play without any problems.

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Germany wants to take stricter action against online slots

Glen

14 Nov 2025

Germany is seriously considering tightening the rules regarding online slots. There is growing criticism of the current policy. Politicians feel it does not do enough to protect people from addiction.

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888.nl under fire for poor customer service

Glen

13 Nov 2025

The 888 online casino is now under fire from the Dutch authorities. The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has opened proceedings against the company after finding that its customer service was not sufficiently accessible.

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Google blocks casino sweepstakes worldwide

Glen

10 Nov 2025

Google has quietly introduced a major change to its advertising policy. From now on, casino sweepstakes will no longer be considered as simple ‘social casino games’, but as genuine gambling products. The change seems minimal in the text, but its impact is considerable.

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Sweden bans CGG: illegal gambling site permanently blocked

Julien

10 Nov 2025

The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, has permanently banned CGG Entertainment Ltd from operating in the Swedish market. The company, registered in Cyprus, ran the cases.gg platform, where users could play gambling games without holding a valid Swedish license.

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Iceland risks losing control of its gambling crisis

Glen

9 Nov 2025

The Icelandic government is under pressure to finally implement stricter gambling legislation. The current rules date back to 2005 and are no match for online gambling platforms, international advertising, and foreign financial flows.

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NetBet fined £650,000

Caroline

7 Nov 2025

The Gambling Commission has fined NetBet £650,000 (approximately €740,000) for multiple breaches of its anti-money laundering and social responsibility obligations.

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Smart test aims to stop chaos in the gambling market

Glen

7 Nov 2025

The Netherlands has been trying for years to get a grip on online gambling. Through rules, bans, and limits, the government hopes to protect gamblers. But the outcome is different. Legal operators are losing ground, while the illegal market is growing faster than ever. And the players? They will soon be further from help than ever before.

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Partnership between the Ksa and the UKGC for enhanced supervision

Julien

5 Nov 2025

The online gambling sector knows no borders. Faced with this reality, two major European regulatory authorities have taken a significant step forward: the Ksa, the Dutch authority responsible for regulating gambling, and the UKGC, the equivalent British commission, have signed a cooperation agreement.

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Europe: new right to freeze casino assets

Glen

5 Nov 2025

In a context where the online gambling industry is evolving at great speed, a major legal upheaval is taking shape: the possibility for European judges to freeze the assets of gambling operators.

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Denmark takes decisive action to reduce gambling addiction

Julien

3 Nov 2025

Denmark has approved a package of new measures to combat gambling addiction. The so-called Spilpakke 1 contains several restrictions on gambling advertising, particularly aimed at young people and sport.

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Six legal Dutch casinos targeted for deception

Caroline

30 Oct 2025

The Consumentenbond is threatening to launch a class action against six legal Dutch online casinos. They are accused of using ‘dark patterns’ to induce players to bet more, reveals CasinoZorgplicht.

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