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The Conseil d’État has annulled the Royal Decree of 2022, which strictly regulated sports betting in press shops in order to combat ‘fake press shops’. The high court ruled that the government had exceeded its powers by defining criteria that were the responsibility of the legislator. This decision creates an immediate legal vacuum in the gambling sector.

Legislation

KVA study exposes no-limit casino trap

A study published in January 2026 by the Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) analyses the online search behaviour surrounding the expression ‘no-limit casino’.

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‘Over 6,000 lawsuits’ – Tipico welcomed in Brussels, beleaguered in Germany

Ron

The contrast could hardly be greater. While Tipico proudly announced that it has joined the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), in Germany the lawsuits are piling up. More than six thousand players are claiming money back, and criticism of the gambling company is growing.

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A Mindway AI webinar to reinvent responsible gambling

Julien

For the third year running, Mindway AI is getting ready to bring the gaming industry together for what has become a strategic event: its annual webinar devoted to responsible gaming forecasts.

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‘We want transparency, not secrecy’ – why the Netherlands remains silent while Belgium acts

Ron

The tone has been set in The Hague, the Netherlands. While Belgium is openly investigating and tightening ties between politics and the gambling industry, the Netherlands is lagging behind. MP Mirjam Bikker received zero response when she asked for a plenary debate on contacts between the government and the gambling sector.

Legislation

The GGL demands more effort from legal sites

Glen

The fight against illegal online gambling in Germany has become one of the main challenges facing the gambling industry. Faced with an underground market that continues to thrive despite strict regulation, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) is stepping up its calls for action and urging legal players to step up their involvement.

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Ireland: Football, gambling and prevention go hand in hand

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The Irish professional football landscape is tackling the growing problem of gambling among its players. The League of Ireland, the country’s main competition, has just unveiled an ambitious and pioneering programme to train players, staff and officials to avoid the pitfalls of compulsive gambling.

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Sleepless nights, panic and anxiety: this is what happens when you stop gambling

Ron

The urge is gone, but peace does not return. People who quit gambling often come up against a wall of emotions and physical symptoms. The withdrawal is real – even without drugs or alcohol.

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Missing indicators hamper gambling evaluation in the Netherlands

Glen

27 Jan 2026

As the Dutch government prepares to present a periodic report covering the policies applied between 2019 and 2025, parliamentary officials are asking: are we in a position to judge the effectiveness of these policies if the main indicators of gambling-related harm have not yet been defined?

Legislation

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National Lottery: 40 new millionaires in 2025

27 Jan 2026

In 2025, the National Lottery produced 295 major winners, including 40 millionaires.

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Brazil’s legal gambling market: a historic 1st year

Julien

Brazil’s regulated online betting market expanded rapidly in 2025, its first full year of operation after the legal framework came into force on 1ᵉʳ January. According to official data from the Secretariat of Prices and Betting (SPA), licensed operators generated nearly BRL 37 billion in gross gaming revenue, while the state collected around BRL 10 billion in tax revenue.

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Why SkyHills is exploding on TikTok and upsetting the law

For several weeks now, viral videos on TikTok have featured the SkyHills logo or name. Beyond the visual strangeness, what are the consequences of this advertising that promotes an illegal service?

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Pauline Hot imposes strong regulation for 2026

Caroline

Tougher rules in the run-up to the World Cup, financial warfare against the black market, French market under close surveillance. In an interview with Les Enjeux, Pauline Hot set out the ANJ’s roadmap for 2026.

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UK gambling regulator slams Meta over illegal ads

Caroline

Meta has once again been accused of allowing advertisements for illegal online casinos. This time it is the UK Gambling Commission that is taking action.

Sensation

EGBA expands with the arrival of Tipico