€1.35 million fine imposed on X in Italy
After Twitch and Youtube last December, X (formerly Twitter) was fined 1.35 million euros in Italy by AGCOM in Italy for displaying gambling advertisements. This is contrary to Italian law […]
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Entain is considering selling some of its brands
Nathalie Maes
16 Mar 2024
Entain is one of the largest gambling companies in the United Kingdom. They own brands such as Bwin, Coral, Ladbrokes, PartyPoker and Sportingbet to name a few. According to Financial […]
Napoleon Sports & Casino lays off 15 collaborators.
Fifteen employees of “Napoleon Sports & Casino” were asked to resign. This concerns self-employed people whose contract is terminated. Napoleon Sports & Casino The company was originally founded under the […]
Stake will not sponsor at the Spa-Francorchamps Formula 1 GP
In 2021, Stake was already labeled as an illegal casino by the Gaming Commission (KSC). On February 22, 2024, Stake was even fined 200,000 euros due to a sanctions procedure. […]
Fraud in casino Middelkerke
In 2015, fraud was discovered at the roulette table in the former casino Middelkerke. When a dealer says “Rien ne va plus!” », he specifies that we can no longer […]
Towards a ban on video games lootboxes in Germany?
Caroline B.
11 Mar 2024
Analysis of loot box regulations in Germany, comparison with Belgium, the Netherlands and France. Discussion about a total ban.
In the Netherlands Gambling addicts is decreasing according to LADIS
According to LADIS, the number of addicted gamblers is decreasing in the Netherlands. Let’s look at the general data and compare it to the gambling addiction figures.
Possibilities for a global gambling limit in the Netherlands
Nathalie Maes
7 Mar 2024
In the Netherlands, research has been conducted into various technical options for overarching playing limits within 1-2 years.
A play about the dangers of gambling: prevention or hidden trap?
Caroline B.
28 Feb 2024
In a context of reinforced regulation where laws are increasingly strict and where responsible gaming and the fight against addiction are at the heart of concerns, the Belgian gaming industry is trying to find a balance between social responsibility and promotion of its activities.
A new step forward for FDJ in the acquisition of Kindred
Caroline B.
21 Feb 2024
In a strategic move that resonates across the European gambling sector, La Française des Jeux (FDJ), the French lottery giant, has taken a new step in its acquisition project of […]
The ANJ faces new challenges on the French gambling market
Caroline B.
20 Feb 2024
In a recent interview with The Huddle, Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, president of the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), shed light on a possible opening of the French gambling market. The Française […]
Will there be a Risk Score for gambling in Belgium?
Caroline B.
16 Feb 2024
In a move decidedly aimed at consumer protection and combating gambling addiction, Belgium may soon introduce a risk score for each legal gambling game.
Increase in maximum gambling limits by 230,000 Belgians
Caroline B.
14 Feb 2024
In October 2022, Belgium took drastic measures to combat gambling addiction by lowering the legal betting limit from €500 to €200 per week.
Belgium adopts stricter gambling law
Caroline B.
30 Jan 2024
Last Thursday, Belgium took a significant step in regulating gambling by adopting a new law. After four years of debate and legislative struggles, led notably by Stefaan Van Hecke (Groen), […]
Française des Jeux Makes Major Move by Acquiring Kindred, Unibet’s Parent Company
The Française des Jeux (FDJ), the French lottery and gambling authority, announced this Monday its intention to acquire the Swedish operator Kindred for an impressive sum of 2.6 billion euros. […]
