Gambling advertising banned from July 1, 2023
In Belgium, major changes regarding gambling advertising were introduced on July 1, 2023. To help you see the wood for the trees, we list all the changes and also provide […]
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Is Veikkaus about to be sold?
As part of the ongoing reform of gambling legislation in Finland, the question of the sale of Veikkaus, which holds the gambling monopoly in Finland until 2026, is increasingly being […]
Tonali officially charged for illegal betting
Caroline B.
29 Mar 2024
Sandro Tonali, the Italian midfielder for the Newcastle United team, has just been charged by the English Football Association (FA) for violating sports betting rules. After being sentenced to a […]
ANJ fights against Illegal Casinos on Facebook
Caroline B.
26 Mar 2024
Through its site, the National Gambling Authority (ANJ) warns against a wave of misleading advertisements in favor of illegal online casinos on Facebook, abusing the logo of recognized land-based casinos […]
Opening of the “Silt” casino in Middelkerke
Nathalie Maes
22 Mar 2024
The challenge was huge, but the result is there: “Silt”, the new casino in Middelkerke opens this weekend, inviting residents and tourists to discover its multiple facets, whether they are game enthusiasts, gourmets or simply the search for escape.
Grandfather opens lawsuit against Bingoal
Nathalie Maes
21 Mar 2024
A 77-year-old Dutch grandfather is suing Bingoal. The man is furious because his 17-year-old minor grandson would have lost 162,500 euros in two months to the gambling company without it intervening.
Najib Amhali speaks about his gambling addiction
In “De Tafel van Gert”, comedian and actor Najib Amhali openly spoke about his gambling addiction. During his gambling addiction, he sometimes lost 7,000 euros per evening on online casinos. […]
€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 […]
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.
