News

Match-fixing : Armando Izzo cleared

12 Apr 2025

Armando Izzo, a defender with Italian club Monza, was acquitted on appeal on 10 April 2025, after more than ten years of legal proceedings linked to a match-fixing case dating back to 2014. Accused of participating in the manipulation of two Serie B matches under the influence of a Neapolitan mafia clan, he was sentenced to five years in prison in 2023. The Naples Court of Appeal finally ruled that there was insufficient evidence to confirm his guilt, thereby rehabilitating a player who had always denied the facts.

Sensation

Gambling club pince crane machine gamestate

Gamestate brings the popular crane machines to your living room!

Ron

12 Apr 2025

Gamestate, known for its arcade halls in the Netherlands, is now coming up with something new. From now on, you can play the well-known crane machines, which you normally see at the fairground, at home. Via the website Gamestate Now, you control a real machine remotely.

Sensation

Gambling club casino news flutter snaitech

Flutter completes acquisition of Snaitech for €2.3 billion

Maxime

11 Apr 2025

Flutter Entertainment has completed the acquisition of Snaitech for €2.3 billion after obtaining all the necessary regulatory approvals. This strategic transaction strengthens Flutter’s leading position in the Italian online and physical gaming market by integrating Snaitech with its existing brands such as PokerStars and Sisal.

Economy

Gambling club casino news kansspelautoriteit

Maastricht: Circus Gran Casino crosses the line, Ksa intervenes

Alex

11 Apr 2025

On 9 April 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, announced on its website that it had formally taken Hotel Gaming Services B.V., the operator of the Circus Gran Casino slot machines, to task for failing to comply with a rule that has been in force since 2022 in its promotional campaigns.

Legislation

Mindway AI at the heart of Greece’s strategy against addiction

Alex

10 Apr 2025

The Hellenic Gaming Commission is teaming up with Danish company Mindway AI to enhance player protection in Greece using artificial intelligence. The partnership aims to develop innovative tools for the early identification of problem gambling behaviour using techniques combining neuroscience, AI and psychology.

Sensation

Kansspelautoriteit fines illegal gambling sites 1.2 million euros

Ron

9 Apr 2025

The Kansspelautoriteit in the Netherlands has imposed a hefty fine on Techno Offshore Limited. So the organisation announced on its site today.

Economy

Gambling club casino news gaming commission cjh ksc en

Deception on Facebook: the GC reacts

Alex

9 Apr 2025

The GC has reported 1,298 illegal ads on Facebook in the first three months of 2025, aimed at luring Belgian gamblers to unauthorised gambling sites. These fraudulent platforms, often presented as legal, do not guarantee any protection for users and represent a real danger for consumers.

Gaming Commission

The Kansspelautoriteit takes a stand against illegal apps

Nathalie

9 Apr 2025

A more intensive effort is needed to take down illegal apps. The Ksa (Dutch Gambling Authority) is fully committed to eliminating illegal gambling.

Legislation

Five more Belgian tennis players banned for corruption

Ron

8 Apr 2025

Professional tennis has been rocked once again by a major match-fixing scandal involving five Belgian players sanctioned by the ITIA. The athletes – Yannick Thivant, Thomas Setodji, Thomas Brechemier, Gabriel Petit and Hugo Daubias – were found guilty of manipulating matches between 2017 and 2018, in connection with a vast illegal betting network orchestrated by Grigor Sargsyan, who has already been sentenced to five years in prison.

Sensation

Gambling club casino news european casino association eca

Illegal gambling: EU takes action with ProtectEU strategy

Maxime

8 Apr 2025

The ECA fully supports the European Union’s ProtectEU strategy, which aims to strengthen security against threats such as illegal gambling. This initiative includes an expanded role for Europol, better regulation of online content through the Digital Services Act, and the creation of an anti-money laundering authority. The ECA welcomes these measures, underlining the urgent need for action in the face of the scale of the illegal market and its links with organised crime.

Politics

Gambling club handshake collaboration uk ireland

Agreement on gambling regulation between Ireland and the United Kingdom

Alex

8 Apr 2025

The Irish and UK gambling regulators have signed a landmark agreement to harmonise their efforts in regulating the sector, with the main aims of aligning regulations, protecting consumers and combating cross-border illegal activity.

Legislation

Een laptop waarop de website van de kansspelcommissie te zien is.

Testing the new EPIS measures

Caroline

7 Apr 2025

From 1ᵉʳ May 2025, Belgium will strengthen the regulation of gambling by reforming the EPIS system, which lists excluded players. This update aims to ensure compliance with the RGPD, improve personal data protection and simplify the procedures for operators.

Gaming Commission

Gambling club casino news colorado betsson

Betsson: acquisition of Goldrun Casino on hold

Ron

7 Apr 2025

n February 2024, Betsson AB announced the acquisition of Goldrun Casino for €27.5 million in order to gain a lasting foothold in the Dutch online gaming market. However, more than a year later, the deal has stalled, as the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has still not given its approval.

Legislation

ANJ: Reinforced anti-money laundering surveillance

Caroline

7 Apr 2025

The National Gaming Authority has assessed gambling operators’ action plans to combat money laundering in 2024. While progress has been made, shortcomings remain, particularly in detection systems and the handling of alerts.

Legislation

A new monetisation model at Kick for gambling

Alex

5 Apr 2025

Kick has changed its remuneration policy by doing away with hourly payments for gambling streamers, particularly those working on slot machines and casinos. The change is aimed at promoting more responsible content and limiting the risk of gambling addiction.

Sensation

Fighting addiction: The ANJ steps up its efforts

Alex

5 Apr 2025

The ANJ is stepping up its action against excessive gambling and underage gambling by imposing strict prevention plans on operators. Faced with alarming figures – 1.17 million problem gamblers by 2024, including 360,000 problem gamblers – the ANJ is demanding concrete, measurable measures, including early detection of risky behaviour and personalised support for vulnerable gamblers.

Legislation

View of the rooftops of paris with the eiffel tower and the french flag.

Médiateur des jeux: a promising 2024 report

Caroline

4 Apr 2025

The Médiateur des jeux’s 2024 report highlights a year marked by a large number of disputes, particularly in sports betting, but also by better cooperation from operators, with 47% of proposals accepted.

Legislation