Belgian football clubs are bending the law to keep their sponsorship
The Belgian football scene is in turmoil as new rules aimed at limiting gambling advertising come into force.
Legislation
Record fine of 1 million for Alimaniere, an exemplary sanction against illegal gambling
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, has fined Alimaniere Sociedad De Responsabilidad Limitada 1,050,000 euros.
Germany stepped up its fight against illegal gambling in 2024
In 2024, Germany took a decisive step in regulating its online gambling market. The Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), the…
Irish banks unite against excessive gambling: a historic first
In Ireland, a crucial step has just been taken in the protection of vulnerable gamblers. Allied Irish Bank (AIB) and…
Cruks in 2024: 488 new registrations per week
The central gambling exclusion register in the Netherlands called Centraal Register Uitsluiting Kansspelen, or Cruks, has seen a spectacular increase…
The European Casino Association on the offensive against illegal gambling
The European Casino Association (ECA) has just published an ambitious manifesto for the 2025-2029 policy cycle of the European Union.
New penalty rules for the Kansspelautoriteit: Fines of up to 2 million euros and 3% turnover penalty
As of 1 January, something important has changed for providers of games of chance. The Dutch Gaming Authority ( Kansspelautoriteit…
Evolution’s future in the UK called into question by investigation
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched an in-depth investigation into Evolution Malta Limited, a major player in the online…
The Netherlands calls on Europe to ban loot boxes
Dirk Beljaarts, the Dutch Minister for Economic Affairs, has called for a Europe-wide ban on loot boxes.
EGBA calls on Austria to move to a multi-licensing system
While the majority of EU Member States have adopted multiple licensing systems for online gambling, Austria remains one of the…
Exclude horse racing from affordability checks?
Matt Zarb-Cousin, co-founder and director of external affairs at Gamban, recently expressed his desire to see horse racing excluded from…
Self-exclusion disregarded: Unibet pays the price
Unibet has been fined €400,000 by the Ksa. The penalty follows breaches relating to authorised access to players on the…
Giving children scratch cards for Christmas: harmless gesture or real danger?
Every year, the approach of Christmas reawakens the excitement of gift buying. However, one trend is now causing concern among…
Gambling with a handicap, the ethical debate
Since the legalization of online gambling in the Netherlands in 2021, the warning signs have been multiplying.
Italy revises gambling advertising ban, introduces new licensing system
Italy’s Customs and Monopoly Authority (ADM) has announced that it will review its controversial ban on gambling advertising in 2025.
Illegal gambling site tackled: Ksa demands penalty of €840,000
The Gaming Authority (Ksa) has had enough of the illegal gambling on the website freebitco.in. The company behind the site,…
Breaking News: Brazil Issues 71 Gambling Licenses
Brazil has approved 71 gambling licenses.