European gambling companies pour billions into state coffers – fully committed to safe gaming
It's a staggering amount: in 2024, the largest European gambling companies paid a combined €3.8 billion in taxes.
Legislation
Crucial update to EGBA AML guidelines
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is preparing to align its anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines with the new EU…
Netherlands: The double-edged sword of deposit limits
From October 2024, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, has introduced a new player protection scheme: monthly deposit limits.…
Why players will soon be gambling illegally en masse according to Björn Fuchs
Björn Fuchs is no unknown name in the world of online gambling. As chairman of VNLOK, the industry association for…
Casinos angry at regulator GGL over misleading figures
German gambling watchdog GGL came out with figures for 2024. According to them, things are going pretty well. More people…
New taxes on online gambling in France: is the government jeopardising a strategic sector?
For French online gambling operators, July 1 marks a real regulatory shockwave, with the entry into force of a new…
New chairman leads merger of VNLOK and NOGA: Björn Fuchs on online gambling and politics
Björn Fuchs (48) lives in Zutendaal, Belgium. He once started at RTL, where he worked his way up to Manager…
The Kansspelautoriteit engages with providers to improve player files
Last May, a meeting was held between the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) and the providers to improve the player files. The Ksa…
178 illegal websites banned in Denmark, a new record
On 26 June 2025, a landmark decision was handed down by the Frederiksberg court: 178 unauthorised gambling websites were deemed…
Groen denounces: the National Lottery must stop its ads!
Since the Royal Decree of 27 February 2023 came into force, Belgium has tightened its rules on gambling advertising. However,…
White labels in the UK: a model as useful as it is risky
In the highly regulated world of British gambling, the white label model has become a strategic entry point for many…
ANJ 2024 annual report: Actions and results
On 24 June 2025, the French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) published its 2024 activity report. This document marks five years…
Dutch law breaks casino affiliates: thousands of euros fine and more
A growing number of Dutch websites promoting online casinos are choosing to affiliate with illegal parties. The switch is often…
Kansspelautoriteit sounds alarm after findings from AGOG survey
In autumn 2024, the Kansspelautoriteit and self-help group AGOG asked people with a gambling problem how they experience their addiction.…
Podcast: This is going to cost sports clubs millions from 1 July
From 1 July 2025, there will be a total ban on gambling sponsorship in sport in the Netherlands. This means…
Concerns about how Klarna operates in online casinos in the Netherlands
The Dutch House of Representatives is considering the use of Klarna at gambling websites. Two motions were submitted to push…
Rigid deposit limits: an unintentional gift to the black market?
Andreas Ditsche, CEO of iGaming and university lecturer, spoke at Gaming in Holland 2025 to denounce the risks of excessively…