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Ireland launches online gambling licensing process – The end of the old system

6 Feb 2026

A new wind is blowing through the Irish gambling market. The government is taking a big step and giving the regulator real power. From 5 February, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) will be officially authorised to issue licences to gambling companies.

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Minority coalition and shock gambling reform in the Netherlands

Julien

4 Feb 2026

A minority coalition government in the Netherlands has made the fight against the risks associated with gambling a central priority of its programme. In a 67-page document published at the end of January, the executive announced a series of radical measures, including a general ban on all gambling advertising and possible restrictions on the number of licences granted to online operators.

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Sponsorship: casinos still present in the Jupiler Pro League

Sarah

2 Feb 2026

Belgian professional football has always been driven by sponsorship deals. While the government is tightening the rules on gambling-related advertising, the links between clubs and industry players remain surprisingly strong.

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Offshore gambling is slowly dying out – this is what will replace it

Ron

2 Feb 2026

It once seemed like a smart move. Start a company in Curaçao, arrange a gambling licence, open a bank account in Cyprus, and you were good to go. But those days are over. Anyone still operating this way is not only taking a risk. They will soon be out of the game.

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Austria says no, Belgium says yes to ‘gambling’ label for loot boxes

Ron

1 Feb 2026

In Austria, a gambler lost his case after spending tens of thousands of euros on loot boxes. The judge clearly stated that this was not gambling. At the same time, anger is rising in Belgium, where Meta is massively promoting these same loot boxes among young people.

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“Paying 30% more” – UK government wants to increase license fees to combat black market

Ron

30 Jan 2026

The British gambling sector is facing another significant intervention. The government is considering increasing license fees for gambling operators by 30%. The goal is not to generate profit, but to fund the battle against illegal gambling.

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Fake press shops: the rule is dropped and the grey area begins

Maxime

29 Jan 2026

The Conseil d’État has annulled the Royal Decree of 2022, which strictly regulated sports betting in press shops in order to combat ‘fake press shops’. The high court ruled that the government had exceeded its powers by defining criteria that were the responsibility of the legislator. This decision creates an immediate legal vacuum in the gambling sector.

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‘We want transparency, not secrecy’ – why the Netherlands remains silent while Belgium acts

Ron

28 Jan 2026

The tone has been set in The Hague, the Netherlands. While Belgium is openly investigating and tightening ties between politics and the gambling industry, the Netherlands is lagging behind. MP Mirjam Bikker received zero response when she asked for a plenary debate on contacts between the government and the gambling sector.

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Missing indicators hamper gambling evaluation in the Netherlands

Glen

27 Jan 2026

As the Dutch government prepares to present a periodic report covering the policies applied between 2019 and 2025, parliamentary officials are asking: are we in a position to judge the effectiveness of these policies if the main indicators of gambling-related harm have not yet been defined?

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Pauline Hot imposes strong regulation for 2026

Caroline

26 Jan 2026

Tougher rules in the run-up to the World Cup, financial warfare against the black market, French market under close surveillance. In an interview with Les Enjeux, Pauline Hot set out the ANJ’s roadmap for 2026.

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L&L Europe fined by Spelinspektionen

Glen

24 Jan 2026

The Swedish Gaming Authority, Spelinspektionen, has imposed an administrative fine of SEK 80,000 (approximately €7,500) on L&L Europe Limited for breaches of its information obligations on several online gaming platforms.

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‘Finnish gambling law finally finalised, details announced’ – licences open up new opportunities

Ron

23 Jan 2026

The Finnish government is implementing a radical change of course. The long period of monopoly on gambling in Finland will make way for a licensed market.

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24 new postal and recycling lottery licences in Norway

Glen

23 Jan 2026

Norway has just awarded new licences for postal lotteries and a unique recycling scheme. This decision has major economic, social and political implications.

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Gambling Interpol: a powerful but insufficient idea

Glen

23 Jan 2026

For several years now, the fight against illegal online gambling has been gaining momentum on the agenda of European regulators. In the Netherlands, the idea of a kind of ‘Gambling Interpol’ has recently been put forward. However, expert Rik Wanrooij believes that this approach risks obscuring the essential issue.

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PepperMill Casino partners with Mindway AI for enhanced player protection

Caroline

22 Jan 2026

PepperMill Casino has always made player protection a top priority. Now the company is going one step further by partnering with Mindway AI, the leading AI tool for player protection.

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Illegal gambling sites, number one target of the Ksa in 2026: protection comes first

Ron

21 Jan 2026

The Kansspelautoriteit in the Netherlands is taking a hard line. In 2026, the regulator is setting its sights on illegal gambling providers and the protection of young people.

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Finland: Law ratified, starting signal for July 2027

Sarah

20 Jan 2026

The President of Finland has officially ratified the new gambling law, sealing the end of the state monopoly. From 1 July 2027, the market will be opened up to competition for online casinos and sports betting.

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