Swedish government under fire: million-dollar fine for aggressive lottery sales
The Swedish Gambling Authority has fined the ruling Social Democratic Party of Sweden (SAP) 3 million Swedish kronor (€275,000). The…
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Gambling reform: Ireland on pause
The Irish government has announced that full implementation of the new gambling legislation, set out in the Gambling Regulation Act…
Global deposit limits: what are the risks for players?
For several months now, the debate has been raging in the Netherlands over the introduction of common monthly deposit limits…
Privatising Dutch Lottery turns out to be an unrealistic plan
State Secretary Tjebbe van Oostenbruggen has stated that privatising the Dutch Lottery is impossible. The planned reforms in the gambling…
Digital compliance in the EU: what’s at stake for gambling?
The European Union (EU) is redefining the rules of the game for online gambling operators. Between digital accessibility, algorithmic responsibility…
Finland risks gambling chaos with new law – Top lawyer Antti Koivula sounds alarm
Finland wants to lift the state monopoly on online gambling. From 2027, commercial operators will be allowed to participate under…
Germany: ISPs will no longer block illegal websites
On 19 March 2025, the Bundesverwaltungsgericht (BVerwG), Germany's highest administrative court, handed down a ruling that redefined the limits of…
Belgian Bram Constandt warns Netherlands – Gambling sponsors gone, but danger remains
Starting on 1 July 2025, gambling sponsorship in Dutch football will be over. Large banners, logos on shirts and stadium…
PointsBet: spam is expensive
Online betting provider PointsBet Australia Pty Ltd has been fined AU$500,800 (approximately €285,000) for breaching Australia's spam and self-exclusion laws.
Online casinos: end of the grey zone in Japan
Japan is about to take a decisive step in its fight against illegal online casinos. Eight political parties, including the…
GoldenPalace.be vs GoldenPalace.com: watch out for illegal sites
Golden Palace is a familiar name in Belgium. Players know it from the physical gaming halls and the official site…
Game Lounge CEO sounds the alarm about failing gambling policy and growing illegal market
Richard Dennys, CEO of Game Lounge, speaks out clearly about the current approach to the gambling market. He sees that…
New Jersey takes action against gambling ads near schools
The State of New Jersey is considering restricting gambling advertising near schools and universities. The aim of the measure is…
KSA imposes limits on AI chatbots
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, recently issued new guidelines on the use of chatbots and AI (artificial intelligence)…
Holland Casino warned government about gambling tax since 2023
Following a Woo request, the Ministry of Finance in the Netherlands has released part of the communication between the government…
French sports list changes sports betting for good
In France, there is an official list of sports matches that people are allowed to bet on. This sports list…
Political pressure rises to abolish gambling monopoly in Norway
The Norwegian political party Fremskrittspartiet (FrP) has taken a clear position at its party congress. The party wants to abolish…