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Sweden tackles match manipulation with new Macolin Convention

22 Nov 2024

Sweden is now officially joining the fight against match manipulation. Also known as match-fixing. The Swedish government has announced that it will sign the Macolin Convention.

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Gambling winnings tax: What you need to know as a player in Belgium

Maxime

22 Nov 2024

In Belgium, there are some specific rules for gambling winnings tax. This may sound complicated, but it basically means that you can usually collect your winnings tax-free – as long as you play through the official channels.

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BAGO conference emphasizes: collaboration, technology and combating illegal operators

Ron

21 Nov 2024

From 18 to 24 November 2024, Safer Gambling Week took place across Europe. This week focuses on promoting responsible gambling and protecting players.

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Online casinos boom in Italy – poker makes a comeback

Maxime

21 Nov 2024

The Italian online gambling world is booming. Online casinos in particular continue to grow like crazy and give the entire sector a big boost.

Economy

Nearly half of young men in Belgium gamble illegally

Maxime

20 Nov 2024

Nearly half of young men between the ages of 18 and 21 appear to gamble on illegal websites. This is evident from a study conducted by BAGO, the federation of licensed Belgian gambling operators.

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Ministry admits: figures on illegal gambling remain a mystery

Ron

20 Nov 2024

In mid-November, the Ministry of Justice and Security in the Netherlands provided answers to questions from the standing committee on the 2025 budget.

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FBI raids crypto gambling platform Polymarket

Ron

20 Nov 2024

The FBI has raided Polymarket, a cryptocurrency betting platform, after it was accused of facilitating illegal gambling practices for US players.

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Virtual betting with F1+ License prohibited: Clarification

Antoon Dierick

19 Nov 2024

In an important ruling on October 7, 2024, the Council of State prohibited gambling operators holding an F1+ license from offering virtual betting on Belgian territory.

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Unibet pays gambler hundreds of thousands after groundbreaking ruling

Ron

19 Nov 2024

A Dutch gambler has won a major victory against Unibet. The judge ruled that the online casino had to repay him an amount of € 676,224.

Economy

Gaming Commission provides online training: ‘How to tackle illegal gambling sites’

Caroline

19 Nov 2024

The Gaming Commission is coming up with something new. They are organising an online training to help gambling operators take down illegal websites.

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European Safer Gambling Week has started

Caroline

18 Nov 2024

Today marks the start of European Safer Gambling Week, an annual event aimed at collectively raising awareness about the importance of responsible gambling.

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Café games: revenue share agreement between cafés and operators under pressure!

Maxime

18 Nov 2024

As stipulated by law, gambling providers are always obliged to obtain their services from a manufacturer and E-license.

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LiveScore Bet withdraws from the Netherlands

Maxime

18 Nov 2024

LiveScore Bet, a well-known gambling site, has announced that they will stop offering their services in the Netherlands as of November 29, 2024.

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Too many gambling ads? Britons want stricter rules

Caroline

17 Nov 2024

GambleAware sounds the alarm: Britain is lagging behind when it comes to gambling advertising rules. Across Europe, rules are being tightened to tackle the harm caused by gambling, but in Britain, it remains quiet.

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