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In Paris, the Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ) welcomed a Japanese delegation made up of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Japanese Embassy in France and researchers from the NRI Group. Together, they discussed a global issue: the fight against illegal gambling.

Sensation

10 million fine for Norsk Tipping?

Alex

Public operator Norsk Tipping has found itself at the centre of a media storm after a spectacular error during a Eurojackpot draw. Nearly 47,000 players received false prize notifications. The affair could cost the company a record fine and calls into question the trust placed in the country’s gambling monopoly.

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Entain shakes up sports betting with new options

Maxime

The Entain group, an international heavyweight in online betting, has just taken another step forward in its innovation strategy. New features are being launched simultaneously in the United Kingdom, the United States and Brazil, confirming the operator’s ambition to transform the user experience and establish itself as a technological leader in the sector.

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Unrest grows among Holland Casino staff due to tax plan

There is unrest at Holland Casino. Not on the work floor, but above it, in political The Hague. There is a good chance that gambling tax will increase again on 1 January 2026. And the staff are feeling the effects.

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Licences, sanctions and exclusions: the new GC takes stock

Caroline

The Gaming Commission (GC) held its first meeting with its new members on 18 September. With a range of sanctions, new licences and financial challenges, the Belgian institution demonstrated its determination to strengthen regulation of a sector undergoing radical change.

Gaming Commission

Fair Play Casino dealt a heavy blow by court

Julien

An employee of Fair Play Casino in Bergen op Zoom lost his job after a year and a half. He was accused of paying out €112 in credits that customers no longer used.

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GGL: 11 illegal operators for 1 legal

Maxime

In Germany, the regulation of online sports betting is struggling to establish itself. A recent survey reveals that the vast majority of active sites targeting German players operate without an official licence.

Economy

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Fake site pretends to be OneCasino and directs players to illegal gambling site

Frank Kruit has once again uncovered something remarkable. He is now known as someone who tracks down illegal gambling practices, and this time he has hit the jackpot. What started as a technical investigation into SEO spam ended in a discovery that will leave you speechless.

Sensation

AFJEL sets the record straight

Alex

In the face of recent criticism of online sports betting, the Association Française des Jeux en Ligne (AFJEL) is fighting back. It denounces a series of preconceived ideas that fuel the stigmatisation of legal operators, while overshadowing the real danger: the massive growth of the illegal market.

Legislation

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Ksa mobilises police and elected representatives against illegal gambling

Julien

On 8 October 2025, Amersfoort will be the scene of an unprecedented mobilisation against illegal gambling. The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) and the RIEC Midden-Nederland will be bringing together police officers, elected representatives and local players for a day of reflection and action.

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Reynders affair: the political storm intensifies

Caroline

The Didier Reynders affair is taking an explosive turn. With searches, bank hearings and calls for a committee of enquiry, the scandal surrounding the former Finance Minister and former European Commissioner for Justice is exposing Belgium’s failings in the fight against money laundering.

Politics

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2026 Budget Memorandum reports significant shortfall in gambling tax

The 2026 Budget Memorandum in the Netherlands shows that gambling tax revenue is much lower than previously expected. The estimate for 2025 is 23.2 per cent below the original forecast.

Economy

Gambling and advertising: citizens have their say

Caroline

In Belgium, the debate on gambling advertising and sponsorship is intensifying. For the first time, citizens are being invited to share their experiences and opinions in discussion groups organised by Sciensano and Ghent University.

Gaming Commission

Debt due to betting: an exaggerated fear?

Alex

Is online sports betting really a threat to household financial stability? While a number of studies have warned of an increased risk of debt and bankruptcies, new US research has overturned these findings.

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Floorball: Veikkaus suspends betting as scandal explodes

Sarah

Finnish floorball is going through the worst crisis in its history. Public operator Veikkaus has suspended all betting on the sport following the revelation of a vast scandal involving nearly a hundred players and coaches.

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Michel Groothuizen: “big gap” between theory and reality

16 Sep 2025

At the SBC Leaders Summit in Lisbon, the chairman of the Kansspelautoriteit, Michel Groothuizen, sounded the alarm: while it is essential to regulate, over-regulation could seriously undermine the functioning of the market. In his view, there is a wide gap between theory and reality on the ground.

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