The increase in the tax rate in the Netherlands is resulting in a decrease in revenue from gambling tax. This was confirmed by the Kansspelautoriteit.
When the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, refused to renew Sabofra’s licence, a little-known aspect of Cash Centers was revealed. A request for the publication of documents under the WOO (Wet open overheid) law brought to light some disturbing facts: between 2018 and 2023, Sabofra allegedly facilitated illegal betting via three terminals called Cash Centers. The case also shows an alleged link to money laundering.
In July 2025, Macau recorded a historic figure in the gaming industry. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached MOP 22.13 billion (approximately £1.8 billion), marking the best monthly performance since January 2020, just before the emergence of the pandemic. This growth represents a 19% increase compared to July 2024 and an increase of approximately 5% compared to June 2025, which had already recorded 21.06 billion MOP.
Far from adopting a uniform strategy, Superbet adapts its growth levers according to region. While Central and Eastern Europe relies on maturity, cultural roots and innovation, emerging markets such as Brazil impose different rules of the game. In his interview with SBC News, Adam Lamentowicz explains these choices.
In Belgium, an unprecedented phenomenon is taking hold: never before have so many players chosen to voluntarily withdraw from gambling via the EPIS system. Thanks to easier digitalisation via the Itsme app, requests for exclusion are skyrocketing, to the point of tipping the figures recorded by the Gaming Commission.
In early July, Flutter Entertainment reached a decisive agreement with Boyd Gaming to acquire the remaining 5% of FanDuel. The amount is approximately $1.755 billion, bringing FanDuel’s valuation to approximately $31 billion. This transaction marks the culmination of a long process that began in 2018 when Flutter acquired a majority stake in the platform.
In an interview with SBC News, Adam Lamentowicz discusses Superbet’s role in the fight against illegal operators.
In Biganos, France, a 26-year-old man with no history of drug trafficking was convicted for selling several kilos of drugs… to finance his fierce gambling addiction.
In the fascinating world of gambling, myths die hard. Whether they are supposed tricks or urban legends, these persistent beliefs can influence players’ behaviour. We separate fact from fiction with this top 5 list of the biggest myths about casinos.
Faced with the cultural diversity of Central and Eastern Europe, Superbet has leveraged its in-depth knowledge of local markets to build a winning model. Adam Lamentowicz spoke to SBCNews.
Under the combined pressure of the media and financial regulators, payment methods are disappearing en masse from illegal online casinos operating in Poland.
Falsely accused of match-fixing, Lucas Paquetá has just been definitively cleared by the Football Association.
In the first quarter of 2025, Unibet recorded a dramatic 41% drop in revenue in the Netherlands compared to the same period in 2024. Ironically, this plunge comes at a time when the number of active users is increasing. How is it that more players did not generate more revenue?
A few days ago, the website casinoreviews.nl, renowned for its reviews of legal casinos, was completely duplicated by a clone hosted on an expired domain (t‑meeting.nl). This clone reproduced the entire content, design, internal links and meta data word for word. This replica, hosted on a reliable previous domain, appeared older to Google, giving it precedence in search results.
After a sudden break with its former licence holder, Hanzbet has made a spectacular comeback by joining forces with BigBet with the stated ambition of strengthening the presence of both brands in the Brazilian sector.
The famous online gambling operator 888 Casino is preparing to make its big comeback in the Netherlands via a licence obtained by Godwits Limited. While this announcement has reignited interest in the gambling giant, one question remains in Belgium: is 888 Casino legal here? Spoiler alert: no, and there is currently no indication that it is in the process of being legalised.
Raymond Aronds (chairman of SLICKS) criticized the current use of Cruks on the radio program “Geld of je leven”. Aronds directed his criticism indirectly at politicians, as they are responsible for how this register functions.
