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Kansspelautoriteit reprimands TOTO after money laundering audit

26 Dec 2025

A warning with weight. The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has given TOTO Online an official instruction for breaching the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act (Wwft). According to the regulator, the provider, known for operating TOTO and Winnitt, did not sufficiently monitor customers and money flows.

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Rank Group hit hard: €7m fraud revealed

Maxime R.

26 Dec 2025

An unexpected shock hit Spain at the end of the year. Rank Group, a major operator, has just revealed a fraud amounting to more than €7 million, highlighting the vulnerabilities still present in the sector.

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Berck finally gets its casino back before 2026

Caroline B.

26 Dec 2025

After 34 years of management by the Partouche group, the Berck casino is about to change hands. The courts have given their verdict, putting an end to a long struggle between the municipality and the operator. As of 1 January 2026, the building will be officially returned to the municipality, opening a new chapter for this emblematic site.

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De Warmste Week: PepperMill Casino’s commitment

Caroline B.

25 Dec 2025

This year, PepperMill Casino has chosen to take a clear and assertive action: to support De Warmste Week with a donation of €5,000. Behind this sober announcement lies a story of responsibility, values and attention to realities that are too often ignored.

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When Christmas brings millions: true stories

Alex D.

25 Dec 2025

As the festive season approaches, hope and luck often materialise in the form of lottery tickets or slot machines. Several jackpot stories have captured international attention, showing just how much the magic of Christmas can sometimes translate into extraordinary winnings.

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DraftKings error: Player wins $934,000

Glen L.

25 Dec 2025

A successful bet can change a life – sometimes even without the initial intention of cheating. In a spectacular development in the world of sports betting, an error in the DraftKings system led to a win of almost a million dollars for an American punter.

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Controversy surrounding Meridianbet and its B+ licence

Alex D.

24 Dec 2025

Belgium’s Gaming Commission(GC) recently granted a B+ licence to Meridianbet Casino, officially authorising the operator to operate online gambling in Belgium. The decision has already sparked debate, not least because of concerns about the transparency and compliance of the site in question.

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Reforms: what Dutch gamblers really think

Glen L.

24 Dec 2025

As the Netherlands embarks on a decisive period of reform of its gambling rules, a series of studies recently submitted to parliament highlights contrasting perceptions, changing behaviours and persistent challenges.

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Meta faces a crisis of advertising confidence

Glen L.

24 Dec 2025

Social networking giant Metais now facing a major controversy surrounding its advertising system. An in-depth investigation, based on internal documents and eyewitness accounts, has raised questions about the way in which the company manages fraudulent advertising content.

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LeoVegas fined €500,000 for breach of duty of care

Julien D.

23 Dec 2025

In fining LeoVegas €500,000, the Dutch Gaming Authority has reiterated that online gaming operators’ duty of care is not an administrative formality, but a central obligation designed to protect players from excessive gambling.

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Stake and the new money laundering blind spot

Maxime R.

23 Dec 2025

The new internal cryptocurrency exchange function introduced by gaming platform Stake, presented as a simple convenience tool for users, is now raising major questions among anti-money laundering experts. Not because it is illegal per se, but because it profoundly alters the way in which financial flows can be understood, monitored and reported to the authorities.

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Paddy Power Betfair fined £2m for failings

Alex D.

23 Dec 2025

Paddy Power Betfair has agreed to pay £2 million after a compliance audit highlighted serious failings in player protection. The penalty comes after a thorough review of the company’s social responsibility practices.

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The National Lottery launches the Heritage Tombola

Alex D.

22 Dec 2025

The National Lottery is preparing to launch a new game with a strong social impact. Called the ‘Heritage Tombola’, this unique initiative aims to support museums, scientific institutions and cultural projects throughout the country.

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Threat and abusive refund claim: the court rules

Caroline B.

22 Dec 2025

A German court has just drawn a clear legal line in the online casino sector, classifying a refund request accompanied by public threats as an attempt at extortion. The case was analysed by Michael Schmitt of Malta Media.

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Websites hijacked for casino advertising: piracy is rampant

Sarah C.

22 Dec 2025

With the new cooperation protocol between the Gaming Commission and DNS Belgium, a strong signal is being sent to providers of illegal gambling sites. Those who promote illegal games of chance with a .be domain can now expect faster detection and immediate consequences.

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The end of sweepstakes casinos? A look back at 2025

Julien D.

21 Dec 2025

In 2025, one of the most controversial phenomena in iGaming, sweepstakes casinos, came under an unprecedented legal microscope. Largely tolerated for years thanks to legal grey areas, these online casinos have faced a wave of bans, regulatory actions and strategic moves that are redefining their future.

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End of mixed promotions in UK gambling

Glen L.

21 Dec 2025

From 2026, the United Kingdom is preparing to overhaul the rules governing online gambling promotions. The aim is to make offers clearer, more responsible and better suited to protecting players, while imposing new obligations on operators.

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