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Increased vigilance regarding the resale of slot machines

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, has recently stepped up its surveillance of the resale of second-hand slot machines.…

Why the gambling industry cannot do without problem players

Many gambling companies get their biggest profits from a small group of players who spend too much money. This is…

Student punished for promoting illegal gambling

On 29 April 2025, the Medan District Court sentenced Indah Siska Sari, a 20-year-old student from the Langkat regency, to…

SOFTSWISS: player wins €1.36 million jackpot

The world of online gambling has just witnessed a historic moment: one lucky player has won the colossal sum of…

Betsson Group reports an 18% revenue increase in the first quarter

Betsson Group experienced a promising start of the new year, achieving an 18% revenue growth compared to the same quarter…

Sega Sammy becomes new owner of Stakelogic: acquisition officially completed

It’s finally official: the Japanese company has become the new owner of Stakelogic. Sega Sammy is the holding company formed…

Gaming1: ‘This approach can stop illegal gambling in Belgium’

In an interview with SBCNews, Gaming1 spoke about illegal gambling in Belgium.

Chestoption: illegal offer stopped

On 29 April 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, announced that it had imposed a fine on Chestoption…

MGM cleared: gambler loses $24 million without recourse

On 28 April 2025, Federal Judge Madeline Cox Arleo handed down a controversial decision: the Borgata casino and its parent…

EGBA adopts AI from Letzz

In an industry where regulation is evolving at a breakneck pace, compliance has become a major challenge for online gaming…

United Kingdom: A single tax for all online gambling

The United Kingdom is planning to merge the three current taxes on online gambling into a single Remote Betting &…

The betting industry and the invasion of advertising

The sports betting industry is undergoing unprecedented expansion, with profits soaring and bets breaking records. However, the question remains: have…

Ksa and DSA: Vital cooperation against illegal gambling

On 24 April 2025, the Ksa signed a memorandum of cooperation with 11 other Dutch regulators as part of the…

Gambling ads banned? Google explains

For several months now, the Netherlands has been looking for ways to better regulate online gambling advertising. Google already claims…

Why is a YouTuber launching a petition against the Postcode Lottery?

Last March, Rick ‘Serpent’ Broers, a well-known Dutch YouTuber, launched a citizens' initiative that quickly gained momentum: a petition to…

15 months in prison for casino cheating

Two Ukrainians have been sentenced to 15 months in prison for orchestrating a sophisticated cheating operation at the Annecy casino,…

One million for the future of British horseracing professionals

The HIPB has been awarded $1 million to strengthen the UK horseracing workforce, with initiatives focusing on training, welfare and…