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.
From 18 to 24 November 2024, Safer Gambling Week took place across Europe. This week focuses on promoting responsible gambling and protecting players.
Nearly half of young men between the ages of 18 and 21 appear to gamble on illegal websites. This is evident from a study conducted by BAGO, the federation of licensed Belgian gambling operators.
As stipulated by law, gambling providers are always obliged to obtain their services from a manufacturer and E-license.
GambleAware sounds the alarm: Britain is lagging behind when it comes to gambling advertising rules. Across Europe, rules are being tightened to tackle the harm caused by gambling, but in Britain, it remains quiet.
Marcel Kaatee, a former gambling operator in Amsterdam, was acquitted by the court last week of accusations of money laundering.
