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KVA warns of hidden dangers outside the Cruks system

5 Feb 2026

Between political projects, societal concerns and consumer protection issues, how can we guarantee the safety of players without pushing them towards illegal offers? A recent initiative supported by the KVA is giving fresh impetus to this debate by highlighting the concrete risks associated with circumventing existing protection mechanisms.

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Bill 55: Austrian judgment blocked in Malta

Glen L.

5 Feb 2026

Malta’s Civil Court has refused to enforce a final judgment handed down by an Austrian court in an online gambling case, citing its national legislation known as Bill 55. The decision concerns a financial claim by an Austrian player against an operator licensed in Malta.

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Study: boys addicted to gambling before the age of 18

Alex D.

5 Feb 2026

A recent study by Common Sense Media highlights a phenomenon that often escapes the attention of parents and educators: a growing number of boys aged between 11 and 17 are taking part in forms of gambling even before they reach the legal betting age.

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Casino Peppermill manager fired – court upholds dismissal

Alex D.

4 Feb 2026

A court in Limburg has ruled that the immediate dismissal of a Casino Peppermill branch manager was lawful.

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Meta convicted of fraudulent Barrière ads

Alex D.

4 Feb 2026

The Paris Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of Meta Platforms (parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Messenger) for distributing illegal online gambling advertisements that fraudulently exploited the reputation of the Barrière Group.

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Minority coalition and shock gambling reform in the Netherlands

Julien D.

4 Feb 2026

A minority coalition government in the Netherlands has made the fight against the risks associated with gambling a central priority of its programme. In a 67-page document published at the end of January, the executive announced a series of radical measures, including a general ban on all gambling advertising and possible restrictions on the number of licences granted to online operators.

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Offshore market: a study that overturns certainties

Glen L.

4 Feb 2026

A new study by Nordic researchers highlights the lack of reliable data on the size of the offshore market. The findings, published in the journal PLOS ONE, cast a shadow over political decisions and public discourse, which until now have been largely based on uncertain figures.

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2025 review: Las Vegas loses millions of visitors

Alex D.

3 Feb 2026

At the end of a year of high tension, Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, ends 2025 on a difficult note. Official figures for the last month of the year show a significant decline in both tourism and gaming.

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Scandal: French athlete suspended for a bet

Sarah C.

3 Feb 2026

In an unprecedented case, a top French athlete has been sanctioned for placing a sports bet on a competition in her sport.

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Sponsorship: casinos still present in the Jupiler Pro League

Sarah C.

2 Feb 2026

Belgian professional football has always been driven by sponsorship deals. While the government is tightening the rules on gambling-related advertising, the links between clubs and industry players remain surprisingly strong.

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AFJEL: Nicolas Beraud re-elected for a third term

Caroline B.

2 Feb 2026

At a time when the French online gaming market is facing profound upheaval, the Association Française des Jeux en Ligne (AFJEL) has opted for continuity. At its Annual General Meeting, the industry body re-elected Nicolas Beraud as its new president.

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Offshore gambling is slowly dying out – this is what will replace it

Ron Emmerink

2 Feb 2026

It once seemed like a smart move. Start a company in Curaçao, arrange a gambling licence, open a bank account in Cyprus, and you were good to go. But those days are over. Anyone still operating this way is not only taking a risk. They will soon be out of the game.

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Austria says no, Belgium says yes to ‘gambling’ label for loot boxes

Ron Emmerink

1 Feb 2026

In Austria, a gambler lost his case after spending tens of thousands of euros on loot boxes. The judge clearly stated that this was not gambling. At the same time, anger is rising in Belgium, where Meta is massively promoting these same loot boxes among young people.

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Cooperation between the ANJ and Japan continues

Caroline B.

1 Feb 2026

Gambling is no longer regulated solely at national level. Faced with a rapidly changing sector, the authorities are stepping up their international cooperation. The recent meeting between the National Gaming Authority (ANJ) and the Japan Casino Regulatory Commission is part of this dynamic.

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Gambling addict robs grandmother of €10,000

Alex D.

31 Jan 2026

In Mouscron, a sensitive family case is now before the courts. A man addicted to online gambling is being prosecuted for dipping into the bank accounts of his own grandmother, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

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‘They encouraged my addiction’ – former gambler takes LeoVegas casino to court

Ron Emmerink

31 Jan 2026

It started with small wins. Then everything went faster. Gambling a little every day and thinking you’re being smart. Until you lose everything.

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Casino and bingo sites also cloned in the UK

Glen L.

30 Jan 2026

A growing number of reputable bingo and casino sites in the UK are being cloned by fraudsters who exploit high-authority expired domains, redirecting players to unlicensed platforms.

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