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3 Dec 2024

The debate surrounding online gambling remains topical. Michel Groothuizen, chairman of the Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa), looks back on the long road to regulating the gambling market and the challenges that come with it.

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Qbet and 55Bet receive mega fine from the Gaming Authority

2 Dec 2024

The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has tackled the illegal online casino Qbet and the associated website 55Bet.

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Polymarket blocks French users amid regulatory probe

2 Dec 2024

The betting platform Polymarket has pulled the plug on betting for French users. This is because the French Gaming Authority, ANJ, is investigating the platform.

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Veikkaus risks huge fine after advertising blunder

29 Nov 2024

Veikkaus, the gambling company with a monopoly in Finland, received a stern warning from the gambling authority last week.

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Dutch KSA imposes record fine on unlicensed gambling site

29 Nov 2024

The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has imposed a fine of €1.1 million on Blue High House. This company, based in Panama, offered online gambling in the Netherlands without a license.

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Spain imposes record fines on online gambling sector

28 Nov 2024

Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs has imposed nearly €65.4 million in fines for gambling law violations in the first half of 2024, the company said in a statement on November 18.

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How Google helps making the German gambling market a safer place

27 Nov 2024

The German gambling regulator, GGL (Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder), has tackled a major problem: advertisements for illegal gambling sites.

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Experts sound the alarm: Gambling in video games makes teenagers vulnerable

25 Nov 2024

Anyone who thinks that video games are just a fun pastime is wrong. Many games are full of hidden gambling that tempt teenagers.

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One year of free protection with Ksa and Gamban

24 Nov 2024

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming authority, recently announced a new partnership with Gamban, a leading software for blocking gambling sites.

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Gambling advertising ban Lithuania in line with the Netherlands and Belgium!

24 Nov 2024

In Lithuania, gambling advertising is over. Parliament recently voted overwhelmingly in favour of a ban on gambling advertisements, which will come into effect from July next year.

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A controversial tax shakes French sport

22 Nov 2024

The Social Security Financing Bill (PLFSS 2025) is the subject of strong criticism from French sports stakeholders.

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Sweden tackles match manipulation with new Macolin Convention

22 Nov 2024

Sweden is now officially joining the fight against match manipulation. Also known as match-fixing. The Swedish government has announced that it will sign the Macolin Convention.

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Gambling winnings tax: What you need to know as a player in Belgium

22 Nov 2024

In Belgium, there are some specific rules for gambling winnings tax. This may sound complicated, but it basically means that you can usually collect your winnings tax-free – as long as you play through the official channels.

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BAGO conference emphasizes: collaboration, technology and combating illegal operators

21 Nov 2024

From 18 to 24 November 2024, Safer Gambling Week took place across Europe. This week focuses on promoting responsible gambling and protecting players.

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Nearly half of young men in Belgium gamble illegally