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Illegal gambling sites, number one target of the Ksa in 2026: protection comes first

21 Jan 2026

The Kansspelautoriteit in the Netherlands is taking a hard line. In 2026, the regulator is setting its sights on illegal gambling providers and the protection of young people.

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Finland: Law ratified, starting signal for July 2027

Sarah

20 Jan 2026

The President of Finland has officially ratified the new gambling law, sealing the end of the state monopoly. From 1 July 2027, the market will be opened up to competition for online casinos and sports betting.

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The Ksa chairman presents his plan for 2026

Alex

20 Jan 2026

At the Annual Gaming Industry Event in Amsterdam on 16 January 2026, Michel Groothuizen, chairman of the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), gave a speechin which he presented the Dutch regulator’s new roadmap for the coming year.

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Foreign casinos: Court of Justice rules in favour of players

Maxime

16 Jan 2026

On 15 January 2026 in Luxembourg, the Court of Justice of the European Union handed down a major ruling on online gambling: when a player participates in online games of chance offered without a licence in their country, which law applies and before which courts can they take action? The answer given by the European judges significantly strengthens the position of players against foreign operators and their managers.

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An end to clandestine machines in Luxembourg cafés

Glen

14 Jan 2026

With gambling on the increase in cafés and bars in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, a new bill aims to tackle unauthorised gaming terminals and clarify a legal framework deemed obsolete.

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2026: the year of more coherent regulation for European gaming

Maxime

13 Jan 2026

As European countries tighten up their national frameworks, a common dynamic is emerging: shared technical standards, similar control tools, increasing use of artificial intelligence and closer cooperation between regulators.

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The ANJ limits advertising budgets in 2026

Sarah

12 Jan 2026

The National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has analysed and approved operators’ promotional strategies for 2026. It has imposed new constraints to limit the increase in advertising budgets and reduce the risks associated with overexposure of players.

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Differentiated logos for hybrid brands, not brand splits

Glen

10 Jan 2026

Rather than imposing a strict separation for hybrid brands – companies offering both online and physical gaming – the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security has opted for a more flexible framework.

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Polymarket: Suspicious $400K bet on Maduro

Maxime

6 Jan 2026

By betting on the future of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro via the Polymarket platform, an anonymous trader pocketed several hundred thousand pounds. Behind this spectacular gain lies a sensitive question: have prediction markets become a new El Dorado for the exploitation of confidential information?

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Beenders against night-time gambling

Alex

5 Jan 2026

Rob Beenders, Belgian Federal Minister for Consumer Protection and Equal Opportunities, recently relaunched a project aimed at restricting access to gambling, particularly at night.

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Sweden: the gambling tax that is dividing the country

Glen

31 Dec 2025

In Sweden, gambling taxation has become one of the most heated public debates in the regulatory landscape. A proposal to introduce differentiated tax rates depending on the type of game has reignited a standoff between the government, licensed operators and consumer protection advocates.

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Kansspelautoriteit reprimands TOTO after money laundering audit

Glen

26 Dec 2025

A warning with weight. The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has given TOTO Online an official instruction for breaching the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act (Wwft). According to the regulator, the provider, known for operating TOTO and Winnitt, did not sufficiently monitor customers and money flows.

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Berck finally gets its casino back before 2026

Caroline

26 Dec 2025

After 34 years of management by the Partouche group, the Berck casino is about to change hands. The courts have given their verdict, putting an end to a long struggle between the municipality and the operator. As of 1 January 2026, the building will be officially returned to the municipality, opening a new chapter for this emblematic site.

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Reforms: what Dutch gamblers really think

Glen

24 Dec 2025

As the Netherlands embarks on a decisive period of reform of its gambling rules, a series of studies recently submitted to parliament highlights contrasting perceptions, changing behaviours and persistent challenges.

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Threat and abusive refund claim: the court rules

Caroline

22 Dec 2025

A German court has just drawn a clear legal line in the online casino sector, classifying a refund request accompanied by public threats as an attempt at extortion. The case was analysed by Michael Schmitt of Malta Media.

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The end of sweepstakes casinos? A look back at 2025

Julien

21 Dec 2025

In 2025, one of the most controversial phenomena in iGaming, sweepstakes casinos, came under an unprecedented legal microscope. Largely tolerated for years thanks to legal grey areas, these online casinos have faced a wave of bans, regulatory actions and strategic moves that are redefining their future.

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End of mixed promotions in UK gambling

Glen

21 Dec 2025

From 2026, the United Kingdom is preparing to overhaul the rules governing online gambling promotions. The aim is to make offers clearer, more responsible and better suited to protecting players, while imposing new obligations on operators.

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