Belgian players can sue illegal casinos
In Belgium, players who have wagered on unlicensed online casinos can now take their case to court. This legal development…
Legislation
Michel Groothuizen opposes a total ban on advertising
The chairman of the Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA), Michel Groothuizen, has publicly expressed his reservations about the coalition government's plan…
EPIS vs Cruks: how Belgium and the Netherlands tackle gambling addiction
Belgium and the Netherlands are actively combating gambling addiction, and one of the tools available to gamblers is the EPIS…
“Strict rules push players to the black market” – concerns grow over Finnish gambling plans
Anger and concern are mounting in Finland. Major gambling companies such as Wildz Group and SkillOnNet are reacting sharply to…
Ksa Regulator: “Popular ‘Share Your Bet’ feature is prohibited”
What started as a handy extra feature is now officially banned.
Sports sponsorship in the Netherlands: The Ksa corrects course
The Ksa is drastically strengthening its collaboration with sports federations and professional clubs to tackle persistent grey areas.
Ireland launches online gambling licensing process – The end of the old system
A new wind is blowing through the Irish gambling market. The government is taking a big step and giving the…
Minority coalition and shock gambling reform in the Netherlands
A minority coalition government in the Netherlands has made the fight against the risks associated with gambling a central priority…
Sponsorship: casinos still present in the Jupiler Pro League
Belgian professional football has always been driven by sponsorship deals. While the government is tightening the rules on gambling-related advertising,…
Offshore gambling is slowly dying out – this is what will replace it
It once seemed like a smart move. Start a company in Curaçao, arrange a gambling licence, open a bank account…
Austria says no, Belgium says yes to ‘gambling’ label for loot boxes
In Austria, a gambler lost his case after spending tens of thousands of euros on loot boxes. The judge clearly…
“Paying 30% more” – UK government wants to increase license fees to combat black market
The British gambling sector is facing another significant intervention. The government is considering increasing license fees for gambling operators by…
Fake press shops: the rule is dropped and the grey area begins
The Conseil d'État has annulled the Royal Decree of 2022, which strictly regulated sports betting in press shops in order…
‘We want transparency, not secrecy’ – why the Netherlands remains silent while Belgium acts
The tone has been set in The Hague, the Netherlands. While Belgium is openly investigating and tightening ties between politics…
Missing indicators hamper gambling evaluation in the Netherlands
As the Dutch government prepares to present a periodic report covering the policies applied between 2019 and 2025, parliamentary officials…
Pauline Hot imposes strong regulation for 2026
Tougher rules in the run-up to the World Cup, financial warfare against the black market, French market under close surveillance.…
L&L Europe fined by Spelinspektionen
The Swedish Gaming Authority, Spelinspektionen, has imposed an administrative fine of SEK 80,000 (approximately €7,500) on L&L Europe Limited for…