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21 Jun 2025

The Public Prosecution Service of the Netherlands has decided to stop actively investigating match-fixing. In practice, this step means that the illegal gambling circuit is given free rein. The functional prosecutor’s office confirms that the police and judiciary lack the capacity to still investigate such cases.

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Gaming Commission: summer slows down licensing

Sarah

Every summer, Belgian administrations slow down, and this year is no exception. The Gaming Commission (GC) has just announced that processing times for licence applications will be considerably longer during July and August 2025.

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This new WODC research turns gambling industry upside down – alarming report

The Scientific Research and Data Centre (WDOC) published its 2024 annual report. The report states that the WODC is commissioning several new studies on gambling in 2025. The focus includes gambling participation, gaming limits and money laundering risks.

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EGT Digital arrives – Belgian licence validated

Alex

On 18 June 2025, EGT Digital took a new strategic step: the iGaming technology publisher based in Bulgaria obtained official authorisation from the Gaming Commission to operate fully in Belgium. This regulatory green light means it can now roll out its complete offering in Belgium: the X-Nave platform, game aggregator and in-house casino library.

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Match-fixing: 6 British basketball pros banned

Sarah

The world of British basketball has been rocked by a vast match-fixing scandal. Six former players in the British Basketball League (BBL), including five former members of Surrey Scorchers, have been sanctioned for serious offences relating to the manipulation of results and illegal sports betting.

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Malta under Fire: European Commission No Longer Tolerates Gambling Tricks

Malta is under fire from the European Commission over its controversial Bill 55, a law that allows gambling operators with a Maltese license to disregard court rulings from other EU countries. This situation, long criticized by lawyers defending wronged players, may finally be coming to an end: Brussels is demanding explanations and threatens to escalate the matter to the European Court of Justice.

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When does a gambling habit become an addiction? The slide

Rick van Roij, author of “Kansloos”, columnist for CasinoZorgplicht.nl and expert by experience, provides insight into how you go from a gambling habit to an addiction without realising it.

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Ukraine: tracking down illegal casinos with an app!

Alex

Since the legalisation of online gambling in July 2020, Ukraine has embarked on a merciless battle against illegal operators. In 2024, the authorities closed more than 2,500 illegal sites and launched investigations against organised criminal networks.

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Jumbo Technology sues Evolution Gaming Group in the United States

Julien

Jumbo Technology, a Taiwanese company specialising in gaming hardware and software, has filed a lawsuit against Swedish giant Evolution Gaming Group, the world leader in live casino gaming. The target: Evolution’s famous Lightning series of games, accused of using technology patented by Jumbo in the United States without authorisation.

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Golden Palace remains loyal to RAAL La Louvière

Sarah

18 Jun 2025

RAAL La Louvière confirms the extension of its main partnership with Golden Palace News for the next three seasons, until the end of the 2027–28 campaign. This renewal demonstrates a strong relationship of trust and a shared vision between the club and its sponsor.

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Big Bang regulation in Germany: deposit limits, maximum bets, IP blocking

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18 Jun 2025

In Germany, a major debate is shaking up the online gaming sector. The backdrop is an inter-state treaty set up in 2021 to regulate betting and deposits, which is currently under review. Its flaws, from the definition of affordability to IP blocking, are prompting an urgent overhaul.

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How to really prevent gambling addiction – 5 things to do now

18 Jun 2025

Gambling addiction is something you often don’t notice. No drunken talking, no syringe tracks on the arm. Many people work, laugh, pay their bills – all while quietly breaking down inside. In the Netherlands, as in other countries, this problem plays a major role.

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Ladbrokes accused of targeting minors with its Ladbucks ad

Alex

The world of online gambling is under intense scrutiny, and Ladbrokes has just paid the price. In promoting its Ladbucks rewards programme, the British operator has crossed a red line in the eyes of the UK’s advertising regulator.

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New sponsor for the Zebras: Charleroi teams up with Napoleon Score

Maxime

Sporting Charleroi has just announced a strategic partnership with Napoleon Score, which will become the club’s main sponsor from the 2025/2026 season. This alliance once again demonstrates how gambling operators are adapting to new advertising restrictions.

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The curtain falls on the first commercial darts team TOTO Dart Kings

Nathalie

Since April 1st, 2025, the curtain has fallen on TOTO Dart Kings. Initiator Chris Woerts is still looking for an alternative sponsor to not let the project go to waste. If the team could still be restarted, it will become clear within a month.

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Sweden: Towards a ban on credit in gambling

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