21 in Belgium: the golden age for entering the world of casinos
In Belgium, before donning your best outfit for a casino evening or clicking on an online game, you have to…
Legislation
Satoshi Gaming Group banned in Sweden
In a firm move designed to protect its regulated market, Sweden has taken the decision to permanently ban Satoshi Gaming…
Regulator 2.0: KSA wants more cooperation and more control
The Dutch Gambling Regulatory Authority (KSA) has unveiled its ‘Regulator 2.0’ vision, promising greater cooperation with operators to combat the…
Judicial victory for Svenska Spel: SEK 100 million fine cancelled
This is a resounding victory for Svenska Spel Sport & Casino. The Swedish Administrative Court has overturned the decision of…
Austria loses millions to foreign online casinos
In Austria, the gambling landscape is dominated by a state monopoly: win2day, operated by Österreichische Lotterien. However, the digital boom…
Kansspelautoriteit: Extension of online license cannot be taken for granted
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) warns gambling companies that they should not simply assume that their online license will be extended when…
Should casino losses be limited?
Limiting gambling losses is an idea that is increasingly being advocated in European countries. But what exactly are we talking…
BetMGM criticised for campaign featuring young athlete
On 2 June 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, issued an official warning to BetMGM. At issue was…
Influencers under surveillance: the end of impunity?
From 16 June 2025, the Dutch Commissariaat voor de Media (CvdM) will be extending its monitoring to a wider range…
RvKS criticises regulators’ inaction
On 29 May 2025, the Raad voor de Kansspelspelers (RvKS), a Dutch organisation representing gamblers, announced its withdrawal from any…
Swedish government under fire: million-dollar fine for aggressive lottery sales
The Swedish Gambling Authority has fined the ruling Social Democratic Party of Sweden (SAP) 3 million Swedish kronor (€275,000). The…
Gambling reform: Ireland on pause
The Irish government has announced that full implementation of the new gambling legislation, set out in the Gambling Regulation Act…
Global deposit limits: what are the risks for players?
For several months now, the debate has been raging in the Netherlands over the introduction of common monthly deposit limits…
Privatising Dutch Lottery turns out to be an unrealistic plan
State Secretary Tjebbe van Oostenbruggen has stated that privatising the Dutch Lottery is impossible. The planned reforms in the gambling…
Digital compliance in the EU: what’s at stake for gambling?
The European Union (EU) is redefining the rules of the game for online gambling operators. Between digital accessibility, algorithmic responsibility…
Finland risks gambling chaos with new law – Top lawyer Antti Koivula sounds alarm
Finland wants to lift the state monopoly on online gambling. From 2027, commercial operators will be allowed to participate under…
Germany: ISPs will no longer block illegal websites
On 19 March 2025, the Bundesverwaltungsgericht (BVerwG), Germany's highest administrative court, handed down a ruling that redefined the limits of…