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ANJ sanctions operator for non-compliance with withdrawal deadlines

The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) recently made a strong statement by sanctioning a licensed operator for excessively long withdrawal…

French-speaking regulators unite for stronger regulation

Representatives of the regulatory authorities of Belgium, France, Guinea and Ivory Coast met on January 20, 2025 at the ICE…

GambleAware calls for a review of the laws

A recent study conducted by Bournemouth University has highlighted alarming risks associated with certain forms of gambling.

UKGC steps up fight against illegal market

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is going on the offensive to combat unregulated gambling activities, with a particular focus on…

Ksa investigates risky gambling behaviour

The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) recently published the results of a detailed study on the markers of risky gambling…

XXL Logos: Controversial creativity from gambling operators to defy regulations

Since January 1st, Belgium has implemented strict new restrictions on sponsorship by gambling and sports betting operators.

Lottery tickets sold to teenagers: What happened in Utrecht?

A case has recently come to light in the Utrecht region of the Netherlands that has caused a stir.

Poland calls on EU to unite against black gambling market

Poland, currently president of the Council of the European Union, has an ambitious plan: to unite the European Union in…

Illegal bingos under fire from the Kansspelautoriteit

The organizer of a series of illegal bingos has been heavily sanctioned by the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulatory…

Belgian football clubs are bending the law to keep their sponsorship

The Belgian football scene is in turmoil as new rules aimed at limiting gambling advertising come into force.

Record fine of 1 million for Alimaniere, an exemplary sanction against illegal gambling

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, has fined Alimaniere Sociedad De Responsabilidad Limitada 1,050,000 euros.

Germany stepped up its fight against illegal gambling in 2024

In 2024, Germany took a decisive step in regulating its online gambling market. The Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), the…

Irish banks unite against excessive gambling: a historic first

In Ireland, a crucial step has just been taken in the protection of vulnerable gamblers. Allied Irish Bank (AIB) and…

Cruks in 2024: 488 new registrations per week

The central gambling exclusion register in the Netherlands called Centraal Register Uitsluiting Kansspelen, or Cruks, has seen a spectacular increase…

The European Casino Association on the offensive against illegal gambling

The European Casino Association (ECA) has just published an ambitious manifesto for the 2025-2029 policy cycle of the European Union.

New penalty rules for the Kansspelautoriteit: Fines of up to 2 million euros and 3% turnover penalty

As of 1 January, something important has changed for providers of games of chance. The Dutch Gaming Authority ( Kansspelautoriteit…

Evolution’s future in the UK called into question by investigation

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched an in-depth investigation into Evolution Malta Limited, a major player in the online…