Malta under Fire: European Commission No Longer Tolerates Gambling Tricks
Malta is under fire from the European Commission over its controversial Bill 55, a law that allows gambling operators with…
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Big Bang regulation in Germany: deposit limits, maximum bets, IP blocking
In Germany, a major debate is shaking up the online gaming sector. The backdrop is an inter-state treaty set up…
How to really prevent gambling addiction – 5 things to do now
Gambling addiction is something you often don't notice. No drunken talking, no syringe tracks on the arm. Many people work,…
Sweden: Towards a ban on credit in gambling
The Swedish government is taking a further step in its fight against gambling addiction and over-indebtedness: a bill has just…
Shock reform of online gambling for 2026! Italy rethinks its strategy
Italy is looking to take a decisive step forward in the regulation of its online gambling market. After years of…
21 in Belgium: the golden age for entering the world of casinos
In Belgium, before donning your best outfit for a casino evening or clicking on an online game, you have to…
Satoshi Gaming Group banned in Sweden
In a firm move designed to protect its regulated market, Sweden has taken the decision to permanently ban Satoshi Gaming…
Regulator 2.0: KSA wants more cooperation and more control
The Dutch Gambling Regulatory Authority (KSA) has unveiled its ‘Regulator 2.0’ vision, promising greater cooperation with operators to combat the…
Judicial victory for Svenska Spel: SEK 100 million fine cancelled
This is a resounding victory for Svenska Spel Sport & Casino. The Swedish Administrative Court has overturned the decision of…
Austria loses millions to foreign online casinos
In Austria, the gambling landscape is dominated by a state monopoly: win2day, operated by Österreichische Lotterien. However, the digital boom…
Kansspelautoriteit: Extension of online license cannot be taken for granted
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) warns gambling companies that they should not simply assume that their online license will be extended when…
Should casino losses be limited?
Limiting gambling losses is an idea that is increasingly being advocated in European countries. But what exactly are we talking…
BetMGM criticised for campaign featuring young athlete
On 2 June 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, issued an official warning to BetMGM. At issue was…
Influencers under surveillance: the end of impunity?
From 16 June 2025, the Dutch Commissariaat voor de Media (CvdM) will be extending its monitoring to a wider range…
RvKS criticises regulators’ inaction
On 29 May 2025, the Raad voor de Kansspelspelers (RvKS), a Dutch organisation representing gamblers, announced its withdrawal from any…
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…
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…