Casino on Telegram: a new illegal scourge?
Illegal gambling sites are nothing new. They have existed for many years, but a new form of illegal gambling is…
Legislation
Is Apple responsible for illegal loot boxes?
Apple risks being held responsible for illegal loot boxes on its App Store after a complaint was lodged in Belgium.…
Sky Betting and Gaming found guilty of GDPR violation
The High Court of England and Wales has delivered a landmark verdict against Sky Betting and Gaming, a subsidiary of…
Judges ask Supreme Court for clarity on online gambling
Dutch judges want to know exactly what the situation is with lawsuits between gamblers and online casinos. Players are trying…
Gambling advertisements disappear, but football clubs find backdoor
Almost every professional football club in the Netherlands has a sponsorship contract with a gambling company. But this summer, gambling…
ANJ sanctions operator for non-compliance with withdrawal deadlines
The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) recently made a strong statement by sanctioning a licensed operator for excessively long withdrawal…
French-speaking regulators unite for stronger regulation
Representatives of the regulatory authorities of Belgium, France, Guinea and Ivory Coast met on January 20, 2025 at the ICE…
GambleAware calls for a review of the laws
A recent study conducted by Bournemouth University has highlighted alarming risks associated with certain forms of gambling.
UKGC steps up fight against illegal market
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is going on the offensive to combat unregulated gambling activities, with a particular focus on…
Ksa investigates risky gambling behaviour
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) recently published the results of a detailed study on the markers of risky gambling…
XXL Logos: Controversial creativity from gambling operators to defy regulations
Since January 1st, Belgium has implemented strict new restrictions on sponsorship by gambling and sports betting operators.
Lottery tickets sold to teenagers: What happened in Utrecht?
A case has recently come to light in the Utrecht region of the Netherlands that has caused a stir.
Poland calls on EU to unite against black gambling market
Poland, currently president of the Council of the European Union, has an ambitious plan: to unite the European Union in…
Illegal bingos under fire from the Kansspelautoriteit
The organizer of a series of illegal bingos has been heavily sanctioned by the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulatory…
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.
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…