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Game Lounge CEO sounds the alarm about failing gambling policy and growing illegal market

17 May 2025

Richard Dennys, CEO of Game Lounge, speaks out clearly about the current approach to the gambling market. He sees that the policy does not match the behavior of players. Instead of stopping, they opt for illegal sites as soon as the rules become too strict.

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New Jersey takes action against gambling ads near schools

Alex

16 May 2025

The State of New Jersey is considering restricting gambling advertising near schools and universities. The aim of the measure is to limit young people’s exposure to such advertising at a time when online gambling is booming.

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KSA imposes limits on AI chatbots

Maxime

16 May 2025

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, recently issued new guidelines on the use of chatbots and AI (artificial intelligence) by online gambling operators.

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Holland Casino warned government about gambling tax since 2023

Nathalie

15 May 2025

Following a Woo request, the Ministry of Finance in the Netherlands has released part of the communication between the government and Holland Casino regarding payment percentages.

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French sports list changes sports betting for good

Ron

13 May 2025

In France, there is an official list of sports matches that people are allowed to bet on. This sports list determines which matches are reliable enough for betting providers.

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Political pressure rises to abolish gambling monopoly in Norway

Julien

11 May 2025

The Norwegian political party Fremskrittspartiet (FrP) has taken a clear position at its party congress. The party wants to abolish the state monopoly on gambling in Norway.

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Circus.nl targeted by the KSA for prohibited advertising in Tiny Tower

Caroline

10 May 2025

The KSA recently warned Betca, the operator of the online gaming site Circus.nl, for displaying a prohibited ad in the mobile game Tiny Tower.

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Finland scraps gambling monopoly – what changes in 2026

Ron

9 May 2025

The gambling monopoly in Finland will end in 2026. The state-owned company Veikkaus will lose its exclusive position. From then on, other companies will also be allowed to apply for a licence to offer online gambling.

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This is why you are still not allowed to play online slots in France

Julien

9 May 2025

Online slots remain banned in France for the time being. While the government is looking into expanding the offer, regulators are keeping the brakes on for now.

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Increased vigilance regarding the resale of slot machines

Maxime

5 May 2025

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, has recently stepped up its surveillance of the resale of second-hand slot machines. This measure follows the closure of several gaming halls as a direct consequence of the increase in tax on gambling. These closures resulted in a large amount of gaming equipment being put up for sale, particularly professional slot machines.

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Gaming1: ‘This approach can stop illegal gambling in Belgium’

Ron

2 May 2025

In an interview with SBCNews, Gaming1 spoke about illegal gambling in Belgium.

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Chestoption: illegal offer stopped

Maxime

1 May 2025

On 29 April 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, announced that it had imposed a fine on Chestoption Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada. The company, registered in Costa Rica, is accused of offering illegal online gambling to Dutch players via the vave.com, vave-luck.com and 65avev55.com websites.

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EGBA adopts AI from Letzz

Caroline

30 Apr 2025

In an industry where regulation is evolving at a breakneck pace, compliance has become a major challenge for online gaming operators. It is in this context that the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) announces a strategic partnership with Letzz, an innovative platform dedicated to regulatory compliance.

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United Kingdom: A single tax for all online gambling

Maxime

30 Apr 2025

The United Kingdom is planning to merge the three current taxes on online gambling into a single Remote Betting & Gaming Duty in order to simplify the tax system.

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Gambling ads banned? Google explains

Caroline

28 Apr 2025

For several months now, the Netherlands has been looking for ways to better regulate online gambling advertising. Google already claims to restrict these ads to operators approved by the Ksa, but despite billions of ads being removed by 2023, loopholes remain due to sophisticated techniques.

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840,000 penalty for Starscream Limited

Alex

23 Apr 2025

Starscream Limited has been fined by the Dutch Gaming Authority for illegally offering online gambling to Dutch players via several sites. The company faces a fine of €280,000 per week, up to a maximum of €840,000, if it does not cease its activities. This measure is intended to protect consumers and remind operators of the importance of complying with local legislation.

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Gambling advertising: Brazil says stop

Caroline

21 Apr 2025

Brazil is strengthening its legislation against illegal online gambling advertising, with a bill introduced by MP Kim Kataguiri providing for penalties of up to eight years’ imprisonment, particularly where minors or vulnerable people are targeted.

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