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Fighting addiction: The ANJ steps up its efforts

5 Apr 2025

The ANJ is stepping up its action against excessive gambling and underage gambling by imposing strict prevention plans on operators. Faced with alarming figures – 1.17 million problem gamblers by 2024, including 360,000 problem gamblers – the ANJ is demanding concrete, measurable measures, including early detection of risky behaviour and personalised support for vulnerable gamblers.

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Médiateur des jeux: a promising 2024 report

Caroline

4 Apr 2025

The Médiateur des jeux’s 2024 report highlights a year marked by a large number of disputes, particularly in sports betting, but also by better cooperation from operators, with 47% of proposals accepted.

Legislation

Former UK school website tops Google search results for best casino sites

Nathalie

3 Apr 2025

A former UK school is the victim of a new phenomenon: Parasite SEO with the aim of directing users to offshore gambling platforms that are not included in the country’s self-exclusion system.

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BAGO calls for action against illegality!

Caroline

2 Apr 2025

BAGO is warning about the growing number of illegal casinos in Belgium, where 60% of online gambling traffic comes from unauthorised platforms. A study reveals that 20% of Belgian players are taking part, putting consumers and the national economy at risk.

Politics

Gambling in the Netherlands: Debate on new legislation

Maxime

2 Apr 2025

The Netherlands is considering gradually raising the legal gambling age to better protect young adults and combat the black market. During a parliamentary session, Secretary of State Teun Struycken proposed a phased implementation to prevent players from turning to illegal platforms.

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Glitnor contests SEK 28 million fine in Sweden

Caroline

2 Apr 2025

Glitnor Services, operator of LuckyCasino, has been fined SEK 28 million (€2.7 million) by the Swedish Gaming Authority for breaches of responsible gaming. The investigation revealed that several players were not sufficiently protected despite risky behaviour such as excessive betting and quick losses.

Economy

1 billion in taxes: the gambling boom in the Netherlands

Maxime

1 Apr 2025

n 2024, the Netherlands raised a record €1 billion in gambling taxes, mainly thanks to the boom in online gambling since its legalisation in 2021. This rapid growth has been accompanied by a gradual increase in tax rates, reaching 34.2% this year and forecast to rise to 37.8% in 2025.

Economy

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Football: a worrying dependence on betting

Maxime

1 Apr 2025

European football is increasingly dependent on sports betting for its funding, with many clubs sponsored by gambling companies. These partnerships provide vital revenue for clubs, but raise ethical concerns about the integrity of the sport and the risks of addiction, particularly among young fans.

Economy

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Players at risk? Lucky 7 under fire

Ron

31 Mar 2025

Lucky 7 Casino was recently criticised by the Ksa for serious breaches of its duty of care, including a customer service that was unavailable in Dutch and flaws in the protection of self-excluded players. After being warned, the operator quickly corrected certain problems, but remains under scrutiny.

Legislation

United Kingdom: an end to excessive bonus requirements

Alex

31 Mar 2025

The UK Gambling Commission has announced new regulations coming into force in December 2025 to strengthen player protection. These measures include banning bonus offers that combine several types of games and capping wagering requirements at 10 times the amount of the bonus, against sometimes abusive practices.

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Jan Paul van Heemskerck van Beest now heads Holland Casino Online

Ron

31 Mar 2025

Holland Casino Online has announced the appointment of Jan Paul van Heemskerck van Beest as its new director from 1ᵉʳ April 2025, succeeding Jeroen Verkroost, whose position has been axed as part of a restructuring.

Economy

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Cheating worth €76,000 at La Grande-Motte

Alex

30 Mar 2025

Five men have been arrested for cheating as part of an organised gang at the Pasino in La Grande-Motte, causing a loss of €76,000. Thanks to CCTV footage, the management discovered that they were using an iron rod inserted into the roulette wheel to manipulate the trajectory of the ball and distort the results.

Sensation

A first in France: crypto at the JOA Casino

Maxime

29 Mar 2025

The JOA Casino in Le Tréport, located in Seine-Maritime, has become one of the first gaming establishments in France to accept payments in cryptocurrencies. The move, made possible through a partnership with fintech LYZI, allows players to convert their cryptos into euros securely and seamlessly.

Sensation

Japan declares war on illegal online casinos

Caroline

29 Mar 2025

Japan has stepped up its fight against illegal online casinos with strict new measures aimed at limiting access to these unauthorised platforms. The government has stepped up controls on online payments, advertising, and affiliates of offshore gambling sites, while running awareness campaigns to inform the public of the risks associated with these practices.

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Belgium blocks 30 new illegal casinos

Caroline

28 Mar 2025

The Gaming Commission updated its blacklist of illegal gambling sites on 27 March 2025, adding 30 new banned platforms, bringing the total to more than 600. Operating without a licence, these sites expose players to financial and legal risks, with no possibility of recourse in the event of a dispute.

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Hacker shuts down 12 illegal gambling sites in Germany – no one saw it coming

Ron

28 Mar 2025

Cybersecurity expert Lilith Wittmann has discovered a critical flaw in Merkur’s GraphQL interface, exposing the data of 800,000 players. This vulnerability allowed illegal casinos in Germany to exploit insecure software supplied by The Mill Adventure. After alerting the company, Wittmann found that it had cut off access to unregulated platforms, leading to the sudden closure of at least 12 gaming sites.

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Online gambling soon to account for 40% of the European market!

Maxime

28 Mar 2025

In 2024, the European gambling market reached a record 123.4 billion euros, driven by the growth of online gambling, which now accounts for 39% of the total.

Economy