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Gambling in the Netherlands: stricter laws on the horizon

18 Feb 2025

The world of gambling is about to undergo a major transformation. State Secretary for Law Protection Teun Struycken recently presented a series of proposals aimed at tightening regulation of the sector.

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Unprecedented cooperation against money laundering

Maxime

17 Feb 2025

On 13 February 2025, over 100 industry professionals, regulators and law enforcement representatives gathered at the Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group’s (GAMLG) annual event to address the growing challenges of financial crime in the UK gambling sector.

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United Kingdom: financial tests for responsible gambling

Alex

16 Feb 2025

The online gambling sector in the UK is under intense scrutiny. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) recently conducted a first phase of financial tests to assess the risks associated with online gamblers.

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Pincer machines: gambling or manipulation?

Caroline

15 Feb 2025

Pincer machines, the famous soft toy dispensers often found at fairs and shopping centres, are at the heart of a growing controversy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s second largest city.

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Ksa calls VriendenLoterij to order

Ron

14 Feb 2025

On 13 February 2025, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, or Ksa) issued a warning to VriendenLoterij regarding advertising deemed inappropriate.

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New regulations: The impact on Brugge and Anderlecht jerseys

Maxime

14 Feb 2025

Since January 1, 2025, Belgian football has undergone a major transformation with the introduction of new regulations strictly limiting gambling advertisements.

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Gambling advertising: Google’s new rules

Maxime

13 Feb 2025

For several years, Google has played a key role in regulating online advertising. Recently, Google announced a tightening of its rules on gambling advertising.

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Belgium: Complaint against League of Legends loot boxes

Alex

12 Feb 2025

The debate surrounding loot boxes in video games, and League of Legends in particular, took a new twist in 2024, with a complaint lodged by a Belgian couple.

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Affiliates: the forgotten players in gambling legislation

Alex

12 Feb 2025

The online gambling industry is undergoing a major transformation, with comparison sites (affiliates) now demanding a voice in regulatory decisions. Martyn Hannah, co-founder and CEO of Comparasino, is making an […]

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BAGO welcomes new government agreement

Ron

10 Feb 2025

The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) has expressed its support for the new government agreement aimed at stepping up the fight against illegal gambling and improving player protection in Belgium.

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End of the online casino monopoly in Austria?

Alex

9 Feb 2025

Could Austria finally rid itself of its monopoly on online casino games? After decades of strict regulation and resistance to reforms, strong signals are emerging about the market’s potential opening.

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New rules to protect British players

Alex

9 Feb 2025

As concerns about online gambling continue to grow, the UK has recently taken a series of ambitious steps to regulate gambling practices.

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De Wever Government and gambling: modernisation and consumer protection at the forefront

Antoon Dierick

6 Feb 2025

The new federal government agreement in Belgium contains a few (limited) passages on the gambling sector. Below we briefly explain the 5 relevant passages. As regards gambling-related measures, we will […]

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Scandal in finland: Football association confirms match-fixing!

Ron

6 Feb 2025

The Finnish Football Association has confirmed that multiple matches in the lower divisions were manipulated. The disciplinary committee stated that “irrefutable evidence” of match-fixing was found.

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Not every Dutch gambling provider follows the rules

Ron

5 Feb 2025

The Ksa (Dutch gambling authority) has addressed legal gambling providers regarding the implementation of the affordability check.

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Casino on Telegram: a new illegal scourge?

Caroline

4 Feb 2025

Illegal gambling sites are nothing new. They have existed for many years, but a new form of illegal gambling is gaining ground: underground casinos on Telegram.

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Is Apple responsible for illegal loot boxes?

Alex

3 Feb 2025

Apple risks being held responsible for illegal loot boxes on its App Store after a complaint was lodged in Belgium. A major issue for digital regulation in Europe.

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