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Videoslots fine cut in half in Sweden!

In Sweden, online gambling operator Videoslots has just received some news that, although mixed, offers partial relief.

Criticism of gambling advertising: time for a complete ban?

From 1 January 2025, gambling sponsorship will be subject to stricter supervision. However, there are calls for a complete ban.

Meld Vals Spel, the portal to report illegal gambling in the Netherlands

November 25, 2024 marks a major turning point in the fight against illegal online gambling in the Netherlands. The Dutch…

The ANJ, a key player in the fight against match-fixing

Faced with the rise of manipulation in sports competitions, the National Gaming Authority (ANJ) plays a decisive role in France.

Didier Reynders could avoid investigation over Lottery funds through EU’s New AML Regulation

Former European Commissioner Didier Reynders is at the heart of a sensitive judicial investigation in Belgium.

Sports betting: Ksa denounces abuses in the Netherlands

The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), recently highlighted serious violations of sports betting legislation.

Bet-free zones around schools

Belgium has taken another step towards regulating gambling. From now on, towns and cities can refuse to license betting establishments…

Betsson Group under pressure: BML Group on Finnish block list again

Finnish authorities have added Betsson Group’s subsidiary, BML Group, to the list of payment blocks again.

Illegal gambling continues to flourish on social media

Vincent van 't Riet, strategic advisor and marketing manager at ZEturf, has once again raised the alarm about the growing…

Loot boxes, between fun and addiction

Since their appearance in video games, paid random content – ​​commonly called "loot boxes" – has been the subject of…

Dutch Gaming Authority releases details of Holland Casino sanction

The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has released documents about a legal battle with Holland Casino. It was about a penalty…

ANJ issues heavy fines to gambling sites that violated refund rules

On October 1, 2024, the French gambling authority ANJ launched a major attack on nine gambling companies. These online providers…

Chairman Ksa: Gambling regulation is a hot issue

The debate surrounding online gambling remains topical. Michel Groothuizen, chairman of the Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa), looks back on the…

Qbet and 55Bet receive mega fine from the Gaming Authority

The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has tackled the illegal online casino Qbet and the associated website 55Bet.

Polymarket blocks French users amid regulatory probe

The betting platform Polymarket has pulled the plug on betting for French users. This is because the French Gaming Authority,…

Veikkaus risks huge fine after advertising blunder

Veikkaus, the gambling company with a monopoly in Finland, received a stern warning from the gambling authority last week.

Dutch KSA imposes record fine on unlicensed gambling site

The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has imposed a fine of €1.1 million on Blue High House. This company, based in…