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The National Gaming Authority (ANJ), well known for its vigilance against betting abuses, is preparing to show its commitment to amateur sports. In August 2025, it announced an original partnership: to sponsor fourteen amateur clubs during the 2025/2026 season, in order to raise long-term awareness of the dangers of sports betting.

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Ksa and ZonMw launch an XXL prevention programme

The fight against gambling addiction is entering a new phase in the Netherlands. The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) and the health research organisation ZonMw have announced an ambitious plan: a £21 million investment in the extension of the Gambling Addiction Prevention Programme.

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Gambling reform on hold after Minister Struycken’s resignation

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On 22 August 2025, Teun Struycken, Secretary of State for Legal Protection, announced his resignation. This decision comes amid an already tense political climate, following the collapse of the coalition government in June and the announcement of early elections in October.

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336,980 registrations on OASIS in four years

In July 2021, when Germany opened its online gaming market via the Gaming Treaty (GlüNeuRStV), a protection mechanism was launched: OASIS, the national self-exclusion system. Today, this mechanism is proving to be a tangible success.

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71% of European betting is illegal!

28 Aug 2025

The year 2024 marks an alarming turning point: an overwhelming majority of online betting in Europe remains unreported. According to a recent study by Yield Sec, 71% of the European online gaming market, or approximately €80.6 billion, is controlled by unregulated offshore operators.

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Eurojackpot in Norway: Human error or system failure?

Julien

28 Aug 2025

On June 27, 2025, several thousand Norwegians received a message: “You have won the Eurojackpot!” Some thought of a house, others of a vacation or paying off debts. A collective euphoria, born from a simple text message or notification. And yet, this dream collapsed the following Monday: everything was false.

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SEO expert Frank Kruit warns: “Google is broken when it comes to gambling”

28 Aug 2025

Frank Kruit doesn’t call himself a moralist, but his mission is clear: get rid of the junk in Google’s search results. And by junk, he means illegal gambling sites, dubious affiliate pages, and clever tricks that lure players to dangerous platforms.

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ZonMw call for proposals: beating gambling addiction

27 Aug 2025

Since the Kansspelen op afstand law came into force in 2021, the number of people exposed to gambling addiction has increased significantly. In response to this alarming reality, ZonMw is launching a major initiative: in September 2025, it will open a call for proposals for the creation of three multidisciplinary thematic consortia dedicated to the prevention and treatment of gambling addiction.

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They closed 7 illegal casinos in Cape Coral!

Caroline

27 Aug 2025

On the morning of 22 August 2025, a large-scale operation mobilised more than 90 police officers in the city of Cape Coral, Florida. Raids orchestrated by the Cape Coral Police Department, in collaboration with the Florida Gaming Commission, targeted seven illegal gambling establishments, including arcades and even a private residence.

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Close-up: first Nationaal Gokschade Congres

26 Aug 2025

On 24 November 2025, on the initiative of the Expertisecentrum Gokken of the Trimbos-instituut, the first edition of a National Congress on Gambling Harm (Nationaal Gokschade Congres). This unique event aims to bring together researchers, health professionals, policy makers and, above all, people who have suffered from gambling-related harm.

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In Bagnères-de-Luchon, the casino remains controversial

Julien

26 Aug 2025

Luchon will not have its casino in 2025. The city council’s decision, made in early July, left a feeling of unfinished business: 10 votes against, 9 in favour. This close result put the planned contract with the Golden Palace group on hold. Although Mayor Éric Azémar has already promised to revisit the issue at the end of August, confidence in the project’s viability remains fragile.

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Smoke-free casinos in Las Vegas: a profitable gamble?

Alex

26 Aug 2025

Behind the scenes at Las Vegas casinos, one question is stirring up concern among managers: what if banning smoking in gaming rooms didn’t hurt revenue… but actually boosted it?

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Why did ING delay reporting Reynders?

25 Aug 2025

A wave of mistrust is sweeping through the Belgian political and banking world. The Brussels public prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into ING Bank, accused of delaying reporting cash deposits made over several years by Didier Reynders, former Deputy Prime Minister and current European Commissioner.

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Drake banned from Kick? The clash that shook the platform

Alex

25 Aug 2025

On 24 August 2025, a 404 error appeared when attempting to access Drake’s official channel on the livestreaming platform Kick: his content simply could not be found. A few days earlier, everything still seemed normal. Drake was making frequent appearances and streaming games and betting on Kick, often in collaboration with streamers such as Adin Ross. But the atmosphere suddenly changed.

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Study: When responsible gambling advertisements become dangerous