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15 Jul 2025

Since the introduction of stricter Belgian gambling regulations, such as the EPIS system and mandatory wagering limits, many gambling addicts have been trying to get their lives on track. Yet this is far from always successful.

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The Ksa imposes heavy penalties on Casinoscout.nl and its owners

The Ksa has just imposed an injunction under penalty payment on Casinoscout.nl for promoting illegal casinos. The fine amounts to €75,000 per week.

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IP blocking: the solution to illegal casinos?

Glen

Faced with the growing threat of the black market in gambling, Germany’s interior ministers are calling for immediate reform of the sector and an expansion of the powers of the national regulator, the GGL.

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ANJ kicks off responsible advertising campaign

The ANJ is stepping up its fight against gambling advertising abuses. At a conference, the French regulator unveiled a series of ambitious proposals, including a ban on gambling advertising between the beginning and end of sports broadcasts (‘whistle ban’) and tighter controls on sponsorship.

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Will online gambling in Belgium soon become even stricter than it already is?

En Belgique, les règles relatives aux jeux de hasard en ligne sont déjà assez strictes. La publicité est de plus en plus restreinte et le gouvernement garde un œil attentif sur la situation.

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ADM approves 46 online operators

Glen

13 Jul 2025

ADM has just selected the 46 operators who will take part in the next licensing phase. This is an important decision for players in the sector and for the Italian regulatory ecosystem.

Legislation

United Kingdom: A fatal tax increase for horse racing? 

Sarah

13 Jul 2025

Since April 2025, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has been sounding the alarm: the British government is planning to merge taxes on online betting, raising the tax on horse racing betting from 15% to 21%, the same rate as for casino gambling. This change would represent a loss of at least £66 million a year (around €76 million) for the industry, with a risk of £160 million (€185 million) if the rates rise further.

Economy

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Veikkaus: strategic transformation to remain market leader in 2027

Glen

12 Jul 2025

In view of the imminent opening up of the Finnish online gambling market, Veikkaus is embarking on an ambitious transformation. Buoyed by new talent, modernised technological tools and an offensive strategy, the company hopes to win back a market it has long dominated. Here’s how Veikkaus is preparing its return to the top in a rapidly changing iGaming landscape.

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A clear call to order from the ANJ: €75,000 fine for an online operator

Julien

12 Jul 2025

The Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ) has imposed a €75,000 fine on a licensed operator for serious breaches of its legal obligations regarding data archiving and transmission.

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PepperMill Casino targeted by fraudulent adverts

Alex

While Meta has just announced a tightening of its advertising policy against illegal gambling, fraudulent sponsored adverts have emerged on Facebook, exploiting PepperMill Casino’s image without authorisation.

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The ANJ approves FDJ’s 2026 programme subject to strict conditions

The ANJ has given its approval, subject to strict conditions, to FDJ’s 2026 programme. The emphasis is on protecting players, at a time when indicators of excessive gambling are on the rise again.

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iGB Live: Punished gambling companies remain active

A major international gambling fair took place in London in early July: iGB Live. More than 15,000 people from the gambling world gathered there.

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A visionary anniversary for ANJ’s 5th birthday

To mark its 5th birthday, the ANJ organised a major conference to strengthen the fight against gambling addiction. Experts and regulators called for more proactive regulation, focusing on AI, personalised support and legislative reform. The aim: to build a sustainable French model focused on protecting players.

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Hard-fought battle over gambling law: Malta ignores Europe