Research reveals: gambling companies not sufficient in helping gambling addicts
Since the online gambling market opened three years ago, the problems seem to have only increased.
Legislation
End of online gambling in Brazil? ‘drastic ban’
A new proposal is on the table in Brazil: a ban on online sports betting. Senator Sérgio Petecão, who introduced…
Belgium takes major step in safe gambling during BAGO conference
From 18 to 24 November, Europe will be all about one thing: safe and responsible gambling. During Safer Gambling Week,…
Commission questions gambling tax and gambling addictions
The Standing Committee on Justice and Security in the Netherlands wants clarity about the significant growth in turnover at illegal…
Ksa-CEO Groothuizen focuses on strict rules for gambling advertisements
Since July 2024, Michel Groothuizen has been at the head of the Gaming Authority (Ksa). With a fresh perspective and…
Illegal gambling site NetX Betting receives heavy fine from the KSA
The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has imposed a hefty fine of €675,000 on NetX Betting Limited.
Sports betting in 2024: BAGO calls for stronger measures against illegal sites
Figures published by the Gaming Commission (GC) reveal a significant decline in sports betting in Belgium during the summer of…
Online gambling: minors circumvent the ban to play online
The appeal of online gambling is no longer the preserve of adults. Despite the strict ban on gambling for under-18s…
The Netherlands gets tough: Winbet sanctioned for illegal activity
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) is stepping up its efforts to protect consumers by taking action against unlicensed operators.
Online casinos: the French government backstracks in the face of criticism
This Sunday, the French government decided to put on hold the controversial project to authorize online casinos.
Why Online Casinos need to get rid of wagering requirements on bonuses
Martyn Hannah, co-founder of online casino comparison site Comparasino, is calling for online casinos to stop imposing wagering requirements on…
Lunapark: from games of skill to games of chance
Between the many rides installed at the Liège fair since October 5, various lunapark-type stands have taken place. For a…
Belgian football clubs try to circumvent gambling rules
Change is in the air in the Belgian football world. As of 1 January 2025, clubs will no longer be…
Ban on gambling advertisements for sports clubs: Now also for amateurs
As of 1 July 2025, gambling companies in the Netherlands will no longer be allowed to sponsor any sports club,…
Online casinos : ban to be lifted soon in France
France is about to take a decisive step. The government has announced its intention to authorize online casinos, a practice…
Twitter ignores gambling rules: illegal online casinos advertise extensively
Dutch and Belgian users of X (formerly Twitter) are increasingly confronted with illegal advertisements from unlicensed online casinos.
Italy’s gambling market gets new rules: Strict age control
In Italy, it will become a lot more difficult for minors to access adult content. Such as gambling and pornography…