Japan declares war on illegal online casinos
Japan has stepped up its fight against illegal online casinos with strict new measures aimed at limiting access to these…
Legislation
Finland wants affiliates ban – experts predict illegal gambling chaos
Finland wants to ban affiliate marketing in their new online gambling legislation. According to the Finnish government, affiliate marketing carries…
UK regulator fines Corbett Bookmakers
Corbett Bookmakers has been fined £686,070 by the UK Gambling Commission for serious failings in anti-money laundering and responsible gambling.…
Dutch newspapers: advertising illegal games
The Dutch authorities, via the Ksa, have warned newspapers about the illegal promotion of unauthorised gambling sites. Following an in-depth…
CJEU highlights importance of EU notification procedure in gambling regulation
The CJEU (Court of Justice of the European Union) stands for the highest authority within the European Union regarding the…
German court invalidates IP blocking of gambling sites
Germany's Federal Administrative Court (BVerwG) has ruled that the German Gaming Regulator (GGL) cannot require Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to…
Dutch Lottery takes Lalabet to court
Since the regulation of the Dutch online gaming market in 2021, licensed operators have had to comply with strict rules.…
Demystifying betting: the ANJ’s action
Since September 2024, the National Gaming Authority (NGA) has stepped up its efforts to raise awareness among young amateur sportsmen…
Ksa calls for more powers to combat illegal gambling websites
One of the Kansspelautoriteit’s (Ksa) goals for 2025 is to sustainably combat and eradicate illegal casinos.
Illegal gambling on the rise – what’s going on?
Since October 2024, the Netherlands has seen a steady increase in traffic to illegal gambling sites. The cause? The deposit…
Analyse Master: no offences, but concerns for young people
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, recently concluded an investigation into the sports betting website Analyse Master.
GRAI: a new era for gambling in Ireland
Ireland has just taken a decisive step in the regulation of its gambling market. With the entry into force of…
Gambling in the Netherlands: is the minimum age of 21 still too low?
In the Netherlands, the debate over the legal age for gambling is gaining momentum. Currently set at 21, this minimum…
Japan says stop to illegal online casinos
The rise of illegal gambling in Japan has authorities considering strict measures, such as blocking online casino sites.
Aspire Global fined £1.4 million
On 4 March 2025, the UK Gambling Commission fined AG Communications, trading as Aspire Global, £1.4 million for social responsibility…
Casino Sky fined €900,000 for illegality
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), has fined Sarah Eternal S.R.L. €900,000 for illegally offering online gambling to Dutch players…
Austria: Gambling monopoly extended despite calls for modernization
The recent formation of a three-party coalition between the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), the Social Democrats (SPÖ) and the Liberal…
Meta suspected of promoting illegal “loot boxes” ads in Belgium
Meta, who is responsible for Facebook and Instagram, has received payments from 172 mobile gaming companies to advertise game features…
YouTube strengthens its regulations on online gambling
The online gambling landscape is once again facing a wave of regulatory changes. YouTube, the world’s largest video-sharing platform, has…
Online game provider fined for autoplay
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) recently took action against an online gambling operator that offered a prohibited feature: autoplay.