Towards a ban on video games lootboxes in Germany?
Analysis of loot box regulations in Germany, comparison with Belgium, the Netherlands and France. Discussion about a total ban.
Legislation
The ANJ faces new challenges on the French gambling market
In a recent interview with The Huddle, Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, president of the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), shed light on…
Will there be a Risk Score for gambling in Belgium?
In a move decidedly aimed at consumer protection and combating gambling addiction, Belgium may soon introduce a risk score for…
Increase in maximum gambling limits by 230,000 Belgians
In October 2022, Belgium took drastic measures to combat gambling addiction by lowering the legal betting limit from €500 to…
Twice as many self-exclusion from gambling in Belgium
The Belgian government is committed to responsible gaming and has developed various tools to support people suffering from gambling addiction,…
Italy: Reform of the Online Gambling Law in 2024
The Italian government has approved the reorganization decree proposed by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, marking a new step…
Illegal gambling in Belgium, a growing menace
A recent report released by BAGO reveals a worrying trend within Belgium's gambling industry. In fact, 20% of Belgian players…
EGBA Warnings About the Urgency of Regulating the Online Casino Market in France
Faced with the growing threat posed by the black market of online gambling in France, the EGBA is launching an…
Finland: Veikkaus announces drastic measures to strengthen player safety
The Veikkaus company, the only legal gambling operator in Finland, announces a major change in its operations by introducing an…
Halle bans new gambling establishments
The City of Halle, in Belgium, takes a radical decision by banning new gambling establishments, but opts for continuity for…
The European Safer Gambling Week 2023 starts
Today marks the start of European Safer Gambling Week (ESGW). This is the annual campaign to increase awareness of responsible…
The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) is concerned about the result of the IPSOS investigation
BAGO call the government to take measures to combat the scourge of illegal operators while preserving the integrity of legal…
Revolution in the gambling industry in Finland: End of monopoly creates space for licensing model
Finland planning to open up gambling market and modernize the gambling industry by replacing the Veikkaus monopoly with a licensing…
EGBA: Review needed on advertisement rules in Italy to combat Illegal platforms
The EGBA recently called for a review of Italy's total ban on gambling advertising.
Illegal online Casinos are booming business in Italy after the advertising ban
Blocking Illegal online Casinos: 9,000+ Websites Blocked in Italy, A 25 Billion Euro Gambling Market. Discover more!
The end of betting shops in the center cities?
There is a growing trend in Belgian city centres to stop extending betting shop licenses.