One of the Kansspelautoriteit’s (Ksa) goals for 2025 is to sustainably combat and eradicate illegal casinos.
Since October 2024, the Netherlands has seen a steady increase in traffic to illegal gambling sites. The cause? The deposit limits imposed since 1 October 2024 by the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa).
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, recently concluded an investigation into the sports betting website Analyse Master.
Ireland has just taken a decisive step in the regulation of its gambling market. With the entry into force of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), a supervisory body with expanded powers, the country is stepping up its fight against the risks associated with betting and gambling.
In the Netherlands, the debate over the legal age for gambling is gaining momentum. Currently set at 21, this minimum age is being questioned by a number of experts and organisations, who believe that it does not adequately protect young adults from the risks of addiction.
The rise of illegal gambling in Japan has authorities considering strict measures, such as blocking online casino sites.
On 4 March 2025, the UK Gambling Commission fined AG Communications, trading as Aspire Global, £1.4 million for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings.
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), has fined Sarah Eternal S.R.L. €900,000 for illegally offering online gambling to Dutch players via its Casino Sky website.
The recent formation of a three-party coalition between the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP), the Social Democrats (SPÖ) and the Liberal Party (NEOS) suggests that the current monopoly on online gambling in Austria will continue.
Meta, who is responsible for Facebook and Instagram, has received payments from 172 mobile gaming companies to advertise game features that Belgium considers a form of gambling.
The online gambling landscape is once again facing a wave of regulatory changes. YouTube, the world’s largest video-sharing platform, has announced a significant tightening of its rules regarding gambling-related content.
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) recently took action against an online gambling operator that offered a prohibited feature: autoplay.
The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) recently imposed a record €800,000 fine on SPS Betting, operator of the Unibet.fr website, for serious breaches of the self-exclusion system designed to protect vulnerable players.
New Belgian regulations banning gambling advertising have led cycling teams to adapt their jerseys. The Unibet Tietema Rockets team has replaced the Unibet logo with ‘Follow Your Heart’, an initiative to raise awareness of heart health.
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Since 2021, the Netherlands has legalised online gambling, hoping to regulate the market and protect players. However, increasingly strict regulations have been put in place, including advertising bans, stricter gambling limits and tax hikes.
After a six-year ban, Italy is set to lift the ban on sports betting sponsors in professional sport. This decision marks a significant turning point for Italian football clubs, particularly those in Serie A, who see this measure as an opportunity to diversify and increase their sources of revenue.
