Illegal gambling continues to flourish on social media
Vincent van ‘t Riet, strategic advisor and marketing manager at ZEturf, has once again raised the alarm about the growing problem of illegal gambling on social media.
Vincent van ‘t Riet, strategic advisor and marketing manager at ZEturf, has once again raised the alarm about the growing problem of illegal gambling on social media.
Since their appearance in video games, paid random content – commonly called “loot boxes” – has been the subject of constant debate.
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has released documents about a legal battle with Holland Casino. It was about a penalty payment order because of a simple button on the website.
On October 1, 2024, the French gambling authority ANJ launched a major attack on nine gambling companies. These online providers allegedly returned too much of the money wagered to players […]
The debate surrounding online gambling remains topical. Michel Groothuizen, chairman of the Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa), looks back on the long road to regulating the gambling market and the challenges that come with it.
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has tackled the illegal online casino Qbet and the associated website 55Bet.
The betting platform Polymarket has pulled the plug on betting for French users. This is because the French Gaming Authority, ANJ, is investigating the platform.
Veikkaus, the gambling company with a monopoly in Finland, received a stern warning from the gambling authority last week.
The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has imposed a fine of €1.1 million on Blue High House. This company, based in Panama, offered online gambling in the Netherlands without a license.
Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs has imposed nearly €65.4 million in fines for gambling law violations in the first half of 2024, the company said in a statement on November 18.
The German gambling regulator, GGL (Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder), has tackled a major problem: advertisements for illegal gambling sites.
Anyone who thinks that video games are just a fun pastime is wrong. Many games are full of hidden gambling that tempt teenagers.
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming authority, recently announced a new partnership with Gamban, a leading software for blocking gambling sites.
In Lithuania, gambling advertising is over. Parliament recently voted overwhelmingly in favour of a ban on gambling advertisements, which will come into effect from July next year.
The Social Security Financing Bill (PLFSS 2025) is the subject of strong criticism from French sports stakeholders.
Sweden is now officially joining the fight against match manipulation. Also known as match-fixing. The Swedish government has announced that it will sign the Macolin Convention.
In Belgium, there are some specific rules for gambling winnings tax. This may sound complicated, but it basically means that you can usually collect your winnings tax-free – as long as you play through the official channels.