A regulatory investigation by the MGA has revealed shortcomings in the systems designed to protect vulnerable gamblers. Behind the technological promises, reality still reveals shortcomings.
It sounds like a growth story. But behind the figures lies a shadow side. A subsidiary of the French lottery operator FDJ obtained a license on the Comorian island of Anjouan, a place long known as a haven for controversial online casinos.
The announcement of Stake’s arrival on the Danish market was presented by certain specialized media as a major breakthrough in one of Europe’s strictest regulatory environments. However, a careful reading of the available facts suggests that this story needs to be qualified.
The European online gambling market is experiencing an explosion in illegal supply. Public authorities are now looking for a new strategy: no longer going after sites one by one, but attacking the ecosystem that enables them to exist.
Faced with the rapid expansion of online gambling, the issue of player protection has become a central public policy concern. In Belgium, BAGO’s operators defend a model based on the duty of care.
It’s a tough rap. The Kansspelautoriteit of the Netherlands is intervening and imposing a penalty payment on Polymarket of up to €840,000. The gambling watchdog wants the platform to stop offering betting in the Netherlands with immediate effect.
In the run-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, France is concerned about a phenomenon that is well known at major international competitions: the rise of sports betting and, above all, its promotion.
It’s scary. Those searching on Trustpilot for casinos with or without EPIS do not always get what they expect. Gambling Club took a closer look at the platform and came across a pattern that raises questions about protection and supervision.
A recent study into gambling practices among 15-17 year-olds reveals a significant increase in underage gambling in France, despite the fact that it is legally prohibited. The data show a shift in use towards circuits that are difficult to control.
In Brussels, a dispute has been raging for several years between gambling operators over a regional tax applied to bingo machines. Recently rekindled by a court ruling, the case highlights suspicions of non-payment, controls deemed insufficient and a loss of revenue estimated at several million euros for public finances.
The online gaming industry is currently at the center of an unexpected debate: the ethical limits of marketing and the themes used in certain digital slot machines. Between deliberate provocation, visibility strategies, and questions about social responsibility, a new generation of games is raising issues that go far beyond simple entertainment.
The judicial investigation into former European Commissioner Didier Reynders has taken a new turn. The Brussels courts now suspect two close associates, his right-hand man Jean-Claude Fontinoy and antique dealer Olivier Theunissen, of being involved in a possible money laundering scheme involving more than €1 million.
The new Dutch Jetten government is preparing to radically redefine gambling policy, with one clear priority: to better protect players while combating the illegal market that is gaining ground.
Long perceived as a market constrained by strict regulations, the German online gambling ecosystem is currently undergoing a quiet transformation. Behind some of the most demanding rules in Europe, growth is very real.
A new wave of fraudulent online adverts is using the image of Netflix to promote illegal gambling offers presented as legitimate. This phenomenon, reported by the KVA, illustrates the evolution of covert marketing strategies.
Three former employees of the Chaudfontaine casino have been sentenced by the courts after setting up a system for misappropriating high-value gaming plaques. The facts came to light following an internal audit and were confirmed by video surveillance images and the confessions of those involved.
Just a few years after the legalisation of the digital gambling market, the Dutch model is already being called into question. Between criticism of player protection and calls to ban all advertising, the debate is taking a decisive turn.
