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7 Apr 2025

The National Gaming Authority has assessed gambling operators’ action plans to combat money laundering in 2024. While progress has been made, shortcomings remain, particularly in detection systems and the handling of alerts.

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A new monetisation model at Kick for gambling

5 Apr 2025

Kick has changed its remuneration policy by doing away with hourly payments for gambling streamers, particularly those working on slot machines and casinos. The change is aimed at promoting more responsible content and limiting the risk of gambling addiction.

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Fighting addiction: The ANJ steps up its efforts

5 Apr 2025

The ANJ is stepping up its action against excessive gambling and underage gambling by imposing strict prevention plans on operators. Faced with alarming figures – 1.17 million problem gamblers by 2024, including 360,000 problem gamblers – the ANJ is demanding concrete, measurable measures, including early detection of risky behaviour and personalised support for vulnerable gamblers.

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Médiateur des jeux: a promising 2024 report

4 Apr 2025

The Médiateur des jeux’s 2024 report highlights a year marked by a large number of disputes, particularly in sports betting, but also by better cooperation from operators, with 47% of proposals accepted.

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Former UK school website tops Google search results for best casino sites

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3 Apr 2025

A former UK school is the victim of a new phenomenon: Parasite SEO with the aim of directing users to offshore gambling platforms that are not included in the country’s self-exclusion system.

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BAGO calls for action against illegality!

2 Apr 2025

BAGO is warning about the growing number of illegal casinos in Belgium, where 60% of online gambling traffic comes from unauthorised platforms. A study reveals that 20% of Belgian players are taking part, putting consumers and the national economy at risk.

Politics

Gambling in the Netherlands: Debate on new legislation

2 Apr 2025

The Netherlands is considering gradually raising the legal gambling age to better protect young adults and combat the black market. During a parliamentary session, Secretary of State Teun Struycken proposed a phased implementation to prevent players from turning to illegal platforms.

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Glitnor contests SEK 28 million fine in Sweden

2 Apr 2025

Glitnor Services, operator of LuckyCasino, has been fined SEK 28 million (€2.7 million) by the Swedish Gaming Authority for breaches of responsible gaming. The investigation revealed that several players were not sufficiently protected despite risky behaviour such as excessive betting and quick losses.

Economy

1 billion in taxes: the gambling boom in the Netherlands

1 Apr 2025

n 2024, the Netherlands raised a record €1 billion in gambling taxes, mainly thanks to the boom in online gambling since its legalisation in 2021. This rapid growth has been accompanied by a gradual increase in tax rates, reaching 34.2% this year and forecast to rise to 37.8% in 2025.

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Football: a worrying dependence on betting

1 Apr 2025

European football is increasingly dependent on sports betting for its funding, with many clubs sponsored by gambling companies. These partnerships provide vital revenue for clubs, but raise ethical concerns about the integrity of the sport and the risks of addiction, particularly among young fans.

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Players at risk? Lucky 7 under fire

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31 Mar 2025

Lucky 7 Casino was recently criticised by the Ksa for serious breaches of its duty of care, including a customer service that was unavailable in Dutch and flaws in the protection of self-excluded players. After being warned, the operator quickly corrected certain problems, but remains under scrutiny.

Legislation

United Kingdom: an end to excessive bonus requirements

31 Mar 2025

The UK Gambling Commission has announced new regulations coming into force in December 2025 to strengthen player protection. These measures include banning bonus offers that combine several types of games and capping wagering requirements at 10 times the amount of the bonus, against sometimes abusive practices.

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Jan Paul van Heemskerck van Beest now heads Holland Casino Online

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31 Mar 2025

Holland Casino Online has announced the appointment of Jan Paul van Heemskerck van Beest as its new director from 1ᵉʳ April 2025, succeeding Jeroen Verkroost, whose position has been axed as part of a restructuring.

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Cheating worth €76,000 at La Grande-Motte

30 Mar 2025

Five men have been arrested for cheating as part of an organised gang at the Pasino in La Grande-Motte, causing a loss of €76,000. Thanks to CCTV footage, the management discovered that they were using an iron rod inserted into the roulette wheel to manipulate the trajectory of the ball and distort the results.

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