The Netherlands calls on Europe to ban loot boxes
Dirk Beljaarts, the Dutch Minister for Economic Affairs, has called for a Europe-wide ban on loot boxes.
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EGBA calls on Austria to move to a multi-licensing system
While the majority of EU Member States have adopted multiple licensing systems for online gambling, Austria remains one of the…
Exclude horse racing from affordability checks?
Matt Zarb-Cousin, co-founder and director of external affairs at Gamban, recently expressed his desire to see horse racing excluded from…
Self-exclusion disregarded: Unibet pays the price
Unibet has been fined €400,000 by the Ksa. The penalty follows breaches relating to authorised access to players on the…
Giving children scratch cards for Christmas: harmless gesture or real danger?
Every year, the approach of Christmas reawakens the excitement of gift buying. However, one trend is now causing concern among…
Gambling with a handicap, the ethical debate
Since the legalization of online gambling in the Netherlands in 2021, the warning signs have been multiplying.
Italy revises gambling advertising ban, introduces new licensing system
Italy’s Customs and Monopoly Authority (ADM) has announced that it will review its controversial ban on gambling advertising in 2025.
Illegal gambling site tackled: Ksa demands penalty of €840,000
The Gaming Authority (Ksa) has had enough of the illegal gambling on the website freebitco.in. The company behind the site,…
Breaking News: Brazil Issues 71 Gambling Licenses
Brazil has approved 71 gambling licenses.
Dutch minister announces new gambling policy by March 2025
The Dutch government is working on an updated gambling policy.
LeoVegas focuses on safety and transparency as new EGBA member
LeoVegas Group, one of the biggest names in online gambling, has joined the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA).
What a gambling ban means for young people who are losing control
The Gambling Authority in the Netherlands is launching a new campaign to make young adults aware of the dangers of…
Videoslots fine cut in half in Sweden!
In Sweden, online gambling operator Videoslots has just received some news that, although mixed, offers partial relief.
Criticism of gambling advertising: time for a complete ban?
From 1 January 2025, gambling sponsorship will be subject to stricter supervision. However, there are calls for a complete ban.
Meld Vals Spel, the portal to report illegal gambling in the Netherlands
November 25, 2024 marks a major turning point in the fight against illegal online gambling in the Netherlands. The Dutch…
The ANJ, a key player in the fight against match-fixing
Faced with the rise of manipulation in sports competitions, the National Gaming Authority (ANJ) plays a decisive role in France.
Didier Reynders could avoid investigation over Lottery funds through EU’s New AML Regulation
Former European Commissioner Didier Reynders is at the heart of a sensitive judicial investigation in Belgium.