Loot boxes, between fun and addiction
Since their appearance in video games, paid random content – commonly called "loot boxes" – has been the subject of…
Legislation
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…
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…
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…