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24 Aug 2025

Andrew Tate evokes strong reactions in many people. Some admire him, others criticise him fiercely. He became famous as a world kickboxing champion and later as an internet phenomenon with millions of followers. But behind that tough online persona lies a less discussed side: his ties to the gambling industry.

Sensation

Zandvoort F1 Grand Prix: end of gambling ads

23 Aug 2025

The 2025 edition of the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort marks a major break in the recent history of Formula 1. For the first time, no team will be allowed to display the logo of a gambling operator, whether local or foreign. This is a strong decision imposed by the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, which aims to put an end to the growing visibility of sports betting at popular events.

Legislation

Is Boomerang Casino legal in Belgium?

Caroline

23 Aug 2025

In a nutshell: no, Boomerang Casino is not legal in Belgium. This online casino, launched in 2020, does not have a licence issued by the Gaming Commission (GC).

Gaming Commission

Beyond the Bet, a new beginning for Arne Nilis

22 Aug 2025

7 February 2016 remains a date etched in Arne Nilis’ memory. On that day, the former Belgian footballer decided to turn his back on gambling. For years, gambling had taken over his life, dictating his daily routine and undermining his relationships. Quitting was not only a personal liberation: it became his life’s mission.

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Rabocse and Solid Software banned from the Swedish gaming market

22 Aug 2025

On 18 August 2025, Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gaming regulator, took regulatory action and formally banned two foreign providers: Rabocse SRL and Solid Software Solutions SRL. Their offence? Offering their products in Sweden without the required licence – a direct violation of consumer protection laws.

Legislation

BAGO launches Play Safe Insights, the gaming newsletter

Maxime

The Belgian gaming landscape is undergoing rapid and complex change. Between new regulations, growing public expectations and the expansion of illegal operators, there is no shortage of challenges for professionals in the sector. To help navigate these changes, the Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) recently launched a quarterly newsletter called Play Safe Insights.

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Greece cracks down on fraudulent websites

Greece has launched a major offensive against the black market in gambling, which is accused of depriving the state of billions of euros and threatening public health. Through digital surveillance, crackdowns on clandestine networks and prevention campaigns, Athens intends to turn this fight into a European model.

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New Jersey says no to sweepstake casinos

Maxime

When New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Bill A5447 on Friday, 15 August 2025, he officially put an end to a controversial model: sweepstake casinos. This turning point marks a clear intrusion by the legislature into a legal framework built on ambiguity.

Legislation

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The Circus Casino Resort in Namur welcomes the comeback of Worlds Apart

Glen

When the lights go down on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 September 2025, the Casino Club at the Circus Casino Resort in Namur is set to be reborn to the sounds of the legendary boy band Worlds Apart. After more than a decade away from Belgian stages, Nathan, Cal and Steve will make their big comeback, offering two exclusive evenings that promise to be memorable.

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KVA warns: massive leak of personal data in illegal casinos

20 Aug 2025

A study recently published by the KVA sounds the alarm. Despite the protective measures put in place by the local regulatory authority (Ksa), Dutch players are being targeted by offshore operators. What’s more, their personal data is circulating unchecked in an unregulated digital black market.

Sensation

How Fullstory detects at-risk players

Alex

20 Aug 2025

Imagine a subtle yet powerful filter that intercepts at-risk players just in time, before they lose control, a kind of digital shield at work in the world of online gaming. This metaphor, far from being fictional, is now a reality thanks to Fullstory, an innovative technology that leverages real-time behavioural data.

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British horse racing goes on strike: no races on 10 September!

20 Aug 2025

On 10 September 2025, no horses will be racing on British tracks. This radical decision marks an unprecedented turning point for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which has called a strike to protest against a tax reform that threatens the future of the sport. The racecourses at Carlisle, Kempton Park, Lingfield Park and Uttoxeter will be empty. Such action, unusual for a sector accustomed to organising races 363 days a year, illustrates the seriousness of the situation.

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The GGL publishes its first quarterly data

Maxime

The Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) is publishing detailed quarterly data on wagers for the first time. The aim? To promote fact-based discussion, as the institution emphasises. This initiative is part of a broader review of the GlüStV 2021, the German inter-state treaty on gambling, which began at the end of 2023.

Economy

Gambling surveys: the mystery of contradictory figures

For more than twenty years, estimates of the number of gamblers and people affected by gambling-related harm have varied greatly depending on the method used to collect them. On the one hand, face-to-face surveys such as the Health Survey for England (HSE) have long reported low rates. On the other hand, online or self-administered surveys, such as the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB), show much higher figures.

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Dreams of winnings dashed: Gala Bingo to blame

Alex

It all started as a normal summer evening for hundreds of Gala Bingo players. During the Summer Nights Bingo promotion, a game costing £1 per ticket with a usual maximum jackpot of £150, a miracle seemed to happen: all participants were mistakenly credited with huge winnings.

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Is Bet365 legal in Belgium?

Caroline