New Finnish gambling legislation: Fear of growth illegal operators
Finnish broadcaster MTV reported earlier this month that foreign gambling companies will be allowed to enter the Finnish market from next year.
Finnish broadcaster MTV reported earlier this month that foreign gambling companies will be allowed to enter the Finnish market from next year.
After the most successful Olympic Games ever for the country, the Netherlands is looking ahead to the future of top sport.
Poker, a subtle blend of strategy, psychology and luck, has always fascinated card game enthusiasts. Traditionally played in private circles or casinos, poker has undergone a revolution with the advent of digital technology.
Finland is preparing for a major transformation of its online gambling market with legalisation planned for 2027.
Evolution, a leading online casino company, has announced that it is cutting 1,000 jobs in Georgia. The drastic move follows a prolonged strike that has crippled the company’s operations and eroded customer confidence.
The Dutch Gaming Authority Ksa has reprimanded 13 providers of online gambling for applying unauthorised conditions when paying out player balances. These providers were all in possession of a legal permit.
The Spanish online gambling market is experiencing a period of regulatory uncertainty. While the recent decision by the Spanish Supreme Court to ease advertising restrictions has provided temporary relief to operators, the sector is expecting a rapid return to stricter regulation.
In a decision that could set a precedent, the Austrian Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling. It has authorised an online casino operating illegally on Austrian territory to claim the reimbursement of a player’s winnings.
The modern revue “Grand Show Folie Royale”, presented at the Grand Casino in Knokke-Heist, was a huge success with the public. Organised by Ben Van den Keybus and supported by Marc Coucke, this production attracted more than 8,000 spectators in just a few weeks.
SK Beveren has just unveiled a new major partnership. Indeed, the Waasland club has joined forces with PepperMill Casino for the next three seasons.
The Belgian gambling market had an exceptional year in 2023, according to the latest report from the Gaming Commission. Despite the introduction of new regulations aimed at limiting player spending, the sector recorded record growth, exceeding €1.7 billion in gross profits.
A man has been convicted of money laundering after claiming to have won a large sum of money at a Barcelona casino. However, the lack of tangible evidence of this winnings was enough to convince the Dutch justice system.
The Dutch justice system has just dealt a new blow to gambling operators. In a series of decisions handed down on July 17, the court in The Hague ordered two companies, Green Feather Online Limited and Trannel International Limited, to reimburse large sums of money to former players.
Self-exclusion, a measure to protect oneself from gambling, is experiencing a worrying increase among young British people aged 16 to 24.
The Française des Jeux (FDJ) has revealed solid results for the first half of 2024, confirming its growth momentum.
A highly sophisticated network of cheaters has just been dismantled. French authorities have arrested two individuals suspected of having defrauded numerous casinos across Europe using a cheating system of formidable ingenuity.