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The tone has been set in The Hague, the Netherlands. While Belgium is openly investigating and tightening ties between politics and the gambling industry, the Netherlands is lagging behind. MP Mirjam Bikker received zero response when she asked for a plenary debate on contacts between the government and the gambling sector.

Legislation

The GGL demands more effort from legal sites

Glen L.

The fight against illegal online gambling in Germany has become one of the main challenges facing the gambling industry. Faced with an underground market that continues to thrive despite strict regulation, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) is stepping up its calls for action and urging legal players to step up their involvement.

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Ireland: Football, gambling and prevention go hand in hand

Sarah C.

The Irish professional football landscape is tackling the growing problem of gambling among its players. The League of Ireland, the country’s main competition, has just unveiled an ambitious and pioneering programme to train players, staff and officials to avoid the pitfalls of compulsive gambling.

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Sleepless nights, panic and anxiety: this is what happens when you stop gambling

The urge is gone, but peace does not return. People who quit gambling often come up against a wall of emotions and physical symptoms. The withdrawal is real – even without drugs or alcohol.

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Missing indicators hamper gambling evaluation in the Netherlands

Glen L.

27 Jan 2026

As the Dutch government prepares to present a periodic report covering the policies applied between 2019 and 2025, parliamentary officials are asking: are we in a position to judge the effectiveness of these policies if the main indicators of gambling-related harm have not yet been defined?

Legislation

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National Lottery: 40 new millionaires in 2025

Alex D.

27 Jan 2026

In 2025, the National Lottery produced 295 major winners, including 40 millionaires.

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Brazil’s legal gambling market: a historic 1st year

Julien D.

Brazil’s regulated online betting market expanded rapidly in 2025, its first full year of operation after the legal framework came into force on 1ᵉʳ January. According to official data from the Secretariat of Prices and Betting (SPA), licensed operators generated nearly BRL 37 billion in gross gaming revenue, while the state collected around BRL 10 billion in tax revenue.

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Why SkyHills is exploding on TikTok and upsetting the law

Alex D.

For several weeks now, viral videos on TikTok have featured the SkyHills logo or name. Beyond the visual strangeness, what are the consequences of this advertising that promotes an illegal service?

Sensation

Pauline Hot imposes strong regulation for 2026

Caroline B.

Tougher rules in the run-up to the World Cup, financial warfare against the black market, French market under close surveillance. In an interview with Les Enjeux, Pauline Hot set out the ANJ’s roadmap for 2026.

Legislation

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UK gambling regulator slams Meta over illegal ads

Caroline B.

Meta has once again been accused of allowing advertisements for illegal online casinos. This time it is the UK Gambling Commission that is taking action.

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EGBA expands with the arrival of Tipico

Alex D.

25 Jan 2026

On 19 January 2026, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) officially welcomed Tipico, one of Germany’s leading sports betting and online gaming operators, to its network of members.

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“We were completely taken by surprise”: hackers exploit art site for illegal casino offers

25 Jan 2026

An artistic event became an unintended stage for online casinos. It has emerged that the website of the Haagse School Dag was misused by hackers.

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L&L Europe fined by Spelinspektionen

Glen L.

24 Jan 2026

The Swedish Gaming Authority, Spelinspektionen, has imposed an administrative fine of SEK 80,000 (approximately €7,500) on L&L Europe Limited for breaches of its information obligations on several online gaming platforms.

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Gambling affiliates abuse gaming sites for illegal offerings with nightly tricks

24 Jan 2026

They seem like harmless platforms for gamers. But behind the scenes, illegal gambling links are increasingly popping up. The world of gambling affiliates is dark and cunning. They buy sites to fill them with illegal gambling offers.

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Regulatory battle: Bet365 challenges Ksa injunction on duty of care

Caroline B.

23 Jan 2026

On 22 January 2026, the Ksa issued a binding injunction against Hillside, the operator of Bet365, for serious shortcomings in its duty of care towards players. Charging the operator with poor financial controls, the regulator is demanding compliance within four weeks, a decision that Bet365 rejects outright, promising to take the matter to court.

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750 million for the Grand Casino de Bruxelles

Julien D.

23 Jan 2026

The Brussels Region is preparing to launch an exceptional call for tenders for a concession for the Grand Casino de Bruxelles, estimated at €750 million, designed to redefine the operation of the country’s main casino.

Economy

‘Finnish gambling law finally finalised, details announced’ – licences open up new opportunities