Spain imposes record fines on online gambling sector
Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs has imposed nearly €65.4 million in fines for gambling law violations in the first half…
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How Google helps making the German gambling market a safer place
The German gambling regulator, GGL (Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder), has tackled a major problem: advertisements for illegal gambling sites.
Experts sound the alarm: Gambling in video games makes teenagers vulnerable
Anyone who thinks that video games are just a fun pastime is wrong. Many games are full of hidden gambling…
One year of free protection with Ksa and Gamban
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming authority, recently announced a new partnership with Gamban, a leading software for blocking gambling…
Gambling advertising ban Lithuania in line with the Netherlands and Belgium!
In Lithuania, gambling advertising is over. Parliament recently voted overwhelmingly in favour of a ban on gambling advertisements, which will…
A controversial tax shakes French sport
The Social Security Financing Bill (PLFSS 2025) is the subject of strong criticism from French sports stakeholders.
Sweden tackles match manipulation with new Macolin Convention
Sweden is now officially joining the fight against match manipulation. Also known as match-fixing. The Swedish government has announced that…
Gambling winnings tax: What you need to know as a player in Belgium
In Belgium, there are some specific rules for gambling winnings tax. This may sound complicated, but it basically means that…
BAGO conference emphasizes: collaboration, technology and combating illegal operators
From 18 to 24 November 2024, Safer Gambling Week took place across Europe. This week focuses on promoting responsible gambling…
Nearly half of young men in Belgium gamble illegally
Nearly half of young men between the ages of 18 and 21 appear to gamble on illegal websites. This is…
Café games: revenue share agreement between cafés and operators under pressure!
As stipulated by law, gambling providers are always obliged to obtain their services from a manufacturer and E-license.
Too many gambling ads? Britons want stricter rules
GambleAware sounds the alarm: Britain is lagging behind when it comes to gambling advertising rules. Across Europe, rules are being…
Former gambling operator Kaatee acquitted of money laundering
Marcel Kaatee, a former gambling operator in Amsterdam, was acquitted by the court last week of accusations of money laundering.
Gaming Authority cracks down on illegal online casino Time2Spin
It was a cat-and-mouse game between the Dutch Gaming Authority and the online casino Time2Spin.
Gambling in Portugal: The hidden dangers of illegal sites
The Portuguese Association of Gambling Online (APAJO) has warned the Portuguese public about misleading information about illegal gambling advertisements.
Online Gambling: Isolation or Way to Connect?
It’s often said that mobile phones divide us more than they connect us.
Gambling industry relieved after Labour party decision
The UK gambling industry held its breath. The new Labour government presented its first budget in fifteen years, and there…