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In the Netherlands, it’s very popular for lotteries to support various charities. Think of the Postcode Loterij and the Vriendenloterij. Lotteries Lot of Happiness and Care-a-Lot, also known for their commitment to charities, have now decided to join forces and merge under the name Lot of Happiness.

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Ladisfaction: Ladbrokes reinvents itself in the United Kingdom

The summer of 2025 marks a new chapter in Ladbrokes’ history. This sports betting institution is undergoing a radical creative shift. Called ‘Ladisfaction’, the new advertising campaign aims to put the brand back at the heart of British betting culture, focusing on people, humour and personal experience.

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Strong attack: former gambling addict Michael van Dijk slams lottery sponsorship in football

Michael van Dijk, former gambling addict and author of the book U heeft helaas niets gewonnen (Unfortunately, you have not won anything), has spoken out strongly against the sponsorship of football clubs by lotteries. In an opinion piece in Trouw, he argues that this form of sponsorship exposes young people to unnecessary temptation.

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Gambling only from the age of 21, soon to be the rule in Brazil?

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Brazil is considering raising the legal age for gambling from 18 to 21, a measure championed by Senator Humberto Costa, inspired by European models, aimed at protecting the most vulnerable members of the public.

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Evolution: the live casino leader at the heart of controversy

Despite its public commitments to strict compliance, Evolution continues to see its live casino games accessible on illegal platforms in Europe. Recent investigations reveal a worrying gap between official rhetoric and market reality.

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Judge rules against gamblers: Unibet wins first round

At the end of July, lawyer Benzi Loonstein and a group of eleven gamblers appeared before the District Court of The Hague. They wanted to request their complete transaction history from Unibet, ahead of the legalisation of online gambling in the Netherlands on 1 October 2021.

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The Netherlands flooded with illegal gambling sites: alarming number of searches!

The number of searches for illegal online casinos from the Netherlands has risen sharply in the past six months. In March 2025, the number was still at one million searches per month. The latest report from the Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) states that this has now risen to 1.7 million.

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Revealed: Kansspelautoriteit unable to monitor online gambling

On 25 February 2025, someone submitted a Woo request for information about staffing levels at the Kansspelautoriteit (Gambling Authority) in the Netherlands between 2012 and 2019. The focus was on the Supervision Department, and in particular on the Online Supervision section.

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FIFA bans gambling advertising for referees

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FIFA is tightening its rules against gambling-related advertising in refereeing, now prohibiting the presence of betting company logos on referees’ uniforms and key areas, in order to preserve the integrity and impartiality of global football.

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Crypto casinos: the gaping hole in the UK’s anti-money laundering arsenal

A Betconix investigation reveals that online casinos using cryptocurrencies are exploiting loopholes in UK anti-money laundering regulations, thereby circumventing the controls imposed on licensed operators.

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Grainne Hurst, CEO of the BGC, warns of the implications of the mandatory levy

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The mandatory levy in the United Kingdom aims to strengthen the prevention and treatment of gambling problems. Grainne Hurst, CEO of the BGC, warns of the risks of funds being used in a way that is detrimental to players.

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Illegal betting: TonyBet under fire

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On 12 August 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, issued a stern warning to TonyBet. The reason? The operator, despite holding a licence in the Netherlands, offered its customers bets that are considered illegal under Dutch law.

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Player under investigation over winnings at illegal online casino Bruno Casino

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A 22-year-old man from the Netherlands was sentenced to twelve weeks in prison, three of which were suspended.

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EGBA: 89% of gaming employees trained in responsible gaming

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has announced that nearly nine out of ten of its members’ employees underwent responsible gaming training in 2024. This record figure reflects a profound cultural shift, with player protection becoming everyone’s business, from customer service to senior management.

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France cracks down on match-fixing with new law

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In France, match-fixing (the manipulation of results for profit) has long been seen as a marginal problem. But this ambiguity is about to disappear: since June 2025, this practice has been treated as organised crime, on a par with drug trafficking and human trafficking.

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e-Evidence: give your opinion before 17/09/2025

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Belgium is preparing to transpose the new European ‘e-evidence’ framework into national law, which is intended to facilitate cross-border access to electronic evidence in criminal matters. The IBPT is launching a public consultation open until 17 September 2025, inviting citizens, businesses and judicial actors to express their views on the draft law and royal decree.

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