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Dutch newspapers: advertising illegal games

25 Mar 2025

The Dutch authorities, via the Ksa, have warned newspapers about the illegal promotion of unauthorised gambling sites. Following an in-depth investigation, several media outlets have been singled out for carrying advertisements or links to unregistered platforms, putting gamblers at risk.

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CJEU highlights importance of EU notification procedure in gambling regulation

Nathalie

24 Mar 2025

The CJEU (Court of Justice of the European Union) stands for the highest authority within the European Union regarding the EU law has the task to make sure that it’s been respected and interpreted correctly and uniformly across all the member states.

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German court invalidates IP blocking of gambling sites

Maxime

24 Mar 2025

Germany’s Federal Administrative Court (BVerwG) has ruled that the German Gaming Regulator (GGL) cannot require Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block illegal gambling sites via IP blocking, considering them to be mere technical intermediaries. This decision limits the GGL’s means of action, which will have to continue to target the hosts of these sites rather than the ISPs.

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Dutch Lottery takes Lalabet to court

Ron

24 Mar 2025

Since the regulation of the Dutch online gaming market in 2021, licensed operators have had to comply with strict rules. However, unauthorised platforms continue to attract Dutch players with promises of quick winnings. This is particularly true of Lalabet, an online gaming platform based in Costa Rica and operating for Dutch players without a legal licence.

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Demystifying betting: the ANJ’s action

Alex

21 Mar 2025

Since September 2024, the National Gaming Authority (NGA) has stepped up its efforts to raise awareness among young amateur sportsmen and women of the risks associated with sports betting. In collaboration with the SportEasy application, an awareness campaign has been launched, followed by free sessions in sports associations.

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Ksa calls for more powers to combat illegal gambling websites

Caroline

18 Mar 2025

One of the Kansspelautoriteit’s (Ksa) goals for 2025 is to sustainably combat and eradicate illegal casinos.

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Illegal gambling on the rise – what’s going on?

Maxime

14 Mar 2025

Since October 2024, the Netherlands has seen a steady increase in traffic to illegal gambling sites. The cause? The deposit limits imposed since 1 October 2024 by the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa).

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Analyse Master: no offences, but concerns for young people

Maxime

12 Mar 2025

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, recently concluded an investigation into the sports betting website Analyse Master.

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GRAI: a new era for gambling in Ireland

Ron

12 Mar 2025

Ireland has just taken a decisive step in the regulation of its gambling market. With the entry into force of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), a supervisory body with expanded powers, the country is stepping up its fight against the risks associated with betting and gambling.

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Gambling in the Netherlands: is the minimum age of 21 still too low?

Maxime

11 Mar 2025

In the Netherlands, the debate over the legal age for gambling is gaining momentum. Currently set at 21, this minimum age is being questioned by a number of experts and organisations, who believe that it does not adequately protect young adults from the risks of addiction.

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Japan says stop to illegal online casinos

Caroline

8 Mar 2025

The rise of illegal gambling in Japan has authorities considering strict measures, such as blocking online casino sites.

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Aspire Global fined £1.4 million

Maxime

7 Mar 2025

On 4 March 2025, the UK Gambling Commission fined AG Communications, trading as Aspire Global, £1.4 million for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings.

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Casino Sky fined €900,000 for illegality

Ron

7 Mar 2025

The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), has fined Sarah Eternal S.R.L. €900,000 for illegally offering online gambling to Dutch players via its Casino Sky website.

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Austria: Gambling monopoly extended despite calls for modernization

Caroline

6 Mar 2025

The recent formation of a three-party coalition between the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP), the Social Democrats (SPÖ) and the Liberal Party (NEOS) suggests that the current monopoly on online gambling in Austria will continue.

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Meta suspected of promoting illegal “loot boxes” ads in Belgium

Nathalie

6 Mar 2025

Meta, who is responsible for Facebook and Instagram, has received payments from 172 mobile gaming companies to advertise game features that Belgium considers a form of gambling.

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YouTube strengthens its regulations on online gambling

Caroline

5 Mar 2025

The online gambling landscape is once again facing a wave of regulatory changes. YouTube, the world’s largest video-sharing platform, has announced a significant tightening of its rules regarding gambling-related content.

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Online game provider fined for autoplay

Caroline

5 Mar 2025

The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) recently took action against an online gambling operator that offered a prohibited feature: autoplay.

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