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Dutch newspapers: advertising illegal games

25 Mar 2025

The Dutch authorities, via the Ksa, have warned newspapers about the illegal promotion of unauthorised gambling sites. Following an in-depth investigation, several media outlets have been singled out for carrying advertisements or links to unregistered platforms, putting gamblers at risk.

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CJEU highlights importance of EU notification procedure in gambling regulation

Nathalie

24 Mar 2025

The CJEU (Court of Justice of the European Union) stands for the highest authority within the European Union regarding the EU law has the task to make sure that it’s been respected and interpreted correctly and uniformly across all the member states.

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German court invalidates IP blocking of gambling sites

Maxime

24 Mar 2025

Germany’s Federal Administrative Court (BVerwG) has ruled that the German Gaming Regulator (GGL) cannot require Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block illegal gambling sites via IP blocking, considering them to be mere technical intermediaries. This decision limits the GGL’s means of action, which will have to continue to target the hosts of these sites rather than the ISPs.

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Dutch Lottery takes Lalabet to court

Ron

24 Mar 2025

Since the regulation of the Dutch online gaming market in 2021, licensed operators have had to comply with strict rules. However, unauthorised platforms continue to attract Dutch players with promises of quick winnings. This is particularly true of Lalabet, an online gaming platform based in Costa Rica and operating for Dutch players without a legal licence.

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IGT and Sisal: A duel for the italian Lotto

Caroline

23 Mar 2025

The Italian gambling market is buzzing with activity. Two industry giants, IGT and Sisal, are battling for the exclusive concession to operate the Italian Lotto for the next nine years.

Economy

Dangerous betting on Roblox

Alex

22 Mar 2025

In recent months, European regulators, particularly in Denmark, have highlighted a worrying phenomenon that is developing on the Roblox video games platform: the growth of online betting via the game’s virtual currency, Robux.

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An illegal casino in a camper van (RV)

Ron

22 Mar 2025

In the shadow of legal casinos and large gaming halls, a worrying phenomenon is growing in Oakland, California: illegal casinos set up in RVs. This booming illegal market often escapes the attention of the authorities.

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Demystifying betting: the ANJ’s action

Alex

21 Mar 2025

Since September 2024, the National Gaming Authority (NGA) has stepped up its efforts to raise awareness among young amateur sportsmen and women of the risks associated with sports betting. In collaboration with the SportEasy application, an awareness campaign has been launched, followed by free sessions in sports associations.

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Major gambling reforms in Italy – what are the changes?

Caroline

21 Mar 2025

Italy is preparing to radically transform its online gambling sector. The ADM, the Italian regulatory authority, recently unveiled ambitious reforms as part of its 2025-2027 Business and Organisation Plan, linked to the 2025 national budget.

Politics

Lucas Paquetá faces life suspension – What happened?

Maxime

20 Mar 2025

The football world has been rocked by yet another match-fixing scandal, this time involving Lucas Paquetá, a Brazilian midfielder who plays for West Ham United.

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Illegal online gambling advertising: Google pockets $20 million a year

Alex

19 Mar 2025

A recent study by Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) highlights the alarming growth in advertising for illegal platforms. These ads target gamers directly via search engines such as Google.

Economy

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iGaming advertising: a $100 billion fraud?

Maxime

19 Mar 2025

The iGaming industry is booming, offering gamers around the world immersive online experiences. However, with this growth comes major challenges, not least advertising fraud.

Economy

Only illegal casino’s reachable in regulated market during peak gambling moment in Germany – What happened

Caroline

19 Mar 2025

The LUGAS gambling control system suffered a major breakdown last Saturday. For almost 10 hours, the German gambling industry was paralysed.

Economy

GAMING1 is removing its dice games from Belgian casinos: what are the consequences?

Maxime

18 Mar 2025

GAMING1, a major player in the development of dice games in Belgium, decided a few days ago to remove access to its dice games from Class 2 casino operators.

Economy

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Ksa calls for more powers to combat illegal gambling websites

Caroline

18 Mar 2025

One of the Kansspelautoriteit’s (Ksa) goals for 2025 is to sustainably combat and eradicate illegal casinos.

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110 casinos in 24 hours: record broken!

Caroline

17 Mar 2025

Las Vegas, the city where anything is possible, has just been the scene of an unprecedented feat: a Dutch couple, Dominique van der Geer and Armijn Meijer, have set a new Guinness World Record by visiting 110 casinos in just 24 hours.

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Are cryptocurrency casinos legal in Belgium? What does the law say?

Caroline

16 Mar 2025

n Belgium, online and physical casinos must comply with strict regulations. They are not allowed to offer cryptocurrency transactions as they are required to stick to real money.

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