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JVH Gaming wins legal dispute: Gambling duty should have been reduced in 2020

25 Jul 2025

JVH Gaming is known in the Netherlands as the parent company of Jack’s, Flamingo Casino, and Flash Casino. The Council of State has now ruled in their favor in their legal dispute with the Kansspelautoriteit.

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Kansspelautoriteit: Providers must monitor player’s gaming frequency

Nathalie

23 Jul 2025

Not only losses, but also the frequency of players’ play requires supervision by providers, according to the Kansspelautoriteit. They announced this in their newsletter, which urges more scrutiny than just the amount a player loses.

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Fixed Match: Arsenal Tivat heavily sanctioned

Sarah

22 Jul 2025

UEFA has handed a ten-year ban to Arsenal Tivat, a Montenegrin club accused of match-fixing. This scandal, dating back to the summer of 2023, undermines the very foundations of integrity in European football.

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Are Gacha games legal in Belgium?

Caroline

22 Jul 2025

Since April 2018 the GC has officially classified Loot boxes and Gacha as games of chance, bringing them within the strict scope of gambling legislation. However, some Gacha games are still available in Belgium.

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Reforming gambling, focusing on health: Labour on the offensive

Glen

21 Jul 2025

Since July 2025, a growing group of Labour MPs outside government have been raising their voices in opposition to the party leadership. These elected representatives, both new and old, are calling for the 2005 Gambling Act to be abolished, as it has been described as outdated in the face of current digital practices.

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Deposit limits in Germany: what you need to know

Sarah

21 Jul 2025

Since the 2021 Interstate Gambling Treaty (GlüStV) came into force, German online casino players have had to comply with a strict rule: a monthly deposit limit of €1,000, applicable nationwide to all operators. The government’s aim behind this measure is to combat gambling addiction and provide a firmer framework for the fast-growing digital gambling industry.

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Psychologists want to better protect vulnerable groups from the risks of online gambling

Julien

20 Jul 2025

The Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen (NIP) has launched a solemn appeal for better protection for vulnerable groups from the risks associated with online gambling. The organisation, which represents Dutch psychologists, believes that current policies are failing to effectively prevent gambling addiction, leaving the most susceptible gamblers exposed to aggressive commercial strategies.

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Kansspelautoriteit warns ZEbet and Starcasino regarding wagering obligations

Nathalie

19 Jul 2025

ZEbet and Starcasino have both been cited by the Kansspelautoriteit for allegedly requiring players to wager deposited money before withdrawing it.

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The Ksa is cracking down on gambling advertisements in commercial newspapers

Glen

18 Jul 2025

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has taken a decisive step: not only is it now identifying advertisements for illegal gambling in newspapers and magazines, but it is also imposing stiff penalties, including financial penalties. Until now, its intervention had been limited mainly to raising awareness and providing advice.

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IP blocking: the solution to illegal casinos?

Glen

14 Jul 2025

Faced with the growing threat of the black market in gambling, Germany’s interior ministers are calling for immediate reform of the sector and an expansion of the powers of the national regulator, the GGL.

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ANJ kicks off responsible advertising campaign

Caroline

14 Jul 2025

The ANJ is stepping up its fight against gambling advertising abuses. At a conference, the French regulator unveiled a series of ambitious proposals, including a ban on gambling advertising between the beginning and end of sports broadcasts (‘whistle ban’) and tighter controls on sponsorship.

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Will online gambling in Belgium soon become even stricter than it already is?

Ron

14 Jul 2025

En Belgique, les règles relatives aux jeux de hasard en ligne sont déjà assez strictes. La publicité est de plus en plus restreinte et le gouvernement garde un œil attentif sur la situation.

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ADM approves 46 online operators

Glen

13 Jul 2025

ADM has just selected the 46 operators who will take part in the next licensing phase. This is an important decision for players in the sector and for the Italian regulatory ecosystem.

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A clear call to order from the ANJ: €75,000 fine for an online operator

Julien

12 Jul 2025

The Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ) has imposed a €75,000 fine on a licensed operator for serious breaches of its legal obligations regarding data archiving and transmission.

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The ANJ approves FDJ’s 2026 programme subject to strict conditions

Caroline

11 Jul 2025

The ANJ has given its approval, subject to strict conditions, to FDJ’s 2026 programme. The emphasis is on protecting players, at a time when indicators of excessive gambling are on the rise again.

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