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End of suspense for Parisian gaming clubs

8 Dec 2025

After eight years of precarious existence, Parisian gaming clubs may be about to turn the page on experimentation. The Senate has just approved a historic amendment that could transform these entertainment venues into permanent institutions in the Parisian landscape. But the final decision still rests with the National Assembly.

Legislation

Kalshi accused of deceiving its users — lawsuit launched

Alex D.

7 Dec 2025

For several months now, the Kalshi platform — initially conceived as a derivative prediction market — has been at the centre of a legal and regulatory storm in the United States. Between class action lawsuits, state injunctions and accusations of false advertising, the drama is shaking up the world of sports betting and event trading.

Sensation

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€230,000 claim rejected: traumatised former croupier loses case against Holland Casino

Glen L.

6 Dec 2025

A former employee of the Valkenburgcasino had his claim for €230,000 rejected by the courts. He was seeking this amount for the psychological trauma he allegedly suffered following an armed hostage-taking at the casino in 2014, which he believed was exacerbated by his former employer’s lack of support.

Sensation

High-tech scam in a Sydney casino: $1.2 million stolen

Alex D.

6 Dec 2025

A couple from Kazakhstan is at the centre of one of the most sophisticated fraud scandals seen recently in the casino world. At Crown Sydney, Dilnoza Israilova and Alisherykhoja Israilov devised a complex scheme involving hidden electronics, secret coordination and exploitation of surveillance loopholes.

Sensation

CNN integrates Kalshi’s predictive betting: future or drift?

Alex D.

5 Dec 2025

When one of the world’s global news giants decides to rely on predictive markets to fuel its reporting, traditional journalism as a whole is shaken. On 3 December 2025, CNNannounced an unprecedented partnership with Kalshi, a prediction market platform, laying the foundations for a new form of journalistic storytelling — based not only on what has happened, but on what the market believes is likely to happen.

Sensation

Gambling losses refunded: uncertainty reigns ahead of final decision

Glen L.

5 Dec 2025

A wave of uncertainty is sweeping through the world of online gambling in the Netherlands. Players who gambled — and lost — before online gambling was legalised are seeking to recover their losses. But the outcome of these claims now depends on arbitration at the highest level of the Dutch justice system.

Legislation

He won €20,000… then was violently attacked

Alex D.

5 Dec 2025

A few hours earlier, a Dutch casino had awarded him a substantial win. But on his way home, his moment of joy turned into a nightmare. Chased to his parents’ house in Steenokkerzeel, the man was violently assaulted by three individuals. This robbery, whose brutality deeply affected the victim, has just seen its first legal outcome: the perpetrators, who have been identified but are still at large, have been sentenced in absentia to three years in prison.

Sensation

Unibet: scandals, fines and an uncertain future

Glen L.

4 Dec 2025

For years, Unibet has dominated the online gaming market in the Netherlands. But the road to 2027 is shaping up to be a tricky one. Several court rulings, record penalties and accusations of serious breaches of player protection are weighing heavily on the future of the betting giant. Will Unibet really be able to keep its licence in 2027?

Sensation

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95% of casino ads on Facebook are illegal

Alex D.

4 Dec 2025

According to a new study commissioned by VNLOK, the Dutch association of licensed online gambling operators, almost all ads seen on Facebook and Instagram do not comply with the law. In October 2025, 95.5% of gambling ads seen by users in the Netherlands targeted unlicensed casinos – a wake-up call for the regulation of online gambling.

Sensation

New York: Three casinos soon to be authorised!

Sarah C.

3 Dec 2025

New York is preparing to take a historic step forward in the gambling sector. Three ambitious casino projects are in the running to obtain an official licence, a decision that could transform the state’s economic and urban landscape in the coming years.

Legislation

End of an era: NOGA ceases activities

Julien D.

3 Dec 2025

NOGA is now winding down its activities. The organisation that defended the interests of licensed online gaming operators has seen its members integrated into VNLOK, giving rise to a single industry representative. Here is a look at the issues, reasons and consequences of this historic decision.

Sensation

NSW stops night-time poker machines

Glen L.

3 Dec 2025

A major turning point has just been reached in the fight against the evils of gambling in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW). The government has decided to abolish the exemptions previously granted to pubs and clubs allowing them to operate slot machines throughout the night. From spring 2026, more than 670 establishments will be required to close their gaming rooms between 4am and 10am.

Legislation

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Historic case: YouTube on trial for gambling adverts

Alex D.

2 Dec 2025

For the past few days, a major legal case has been shaking up the world of video platforms: YouTube is at the centre of a ruling that will determine the future of gambling adverts in Europe. At issue are videos promoting online gambling, which are prohibited under the national laws of one member state but broadcast on an international platform.

Sensation

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Barrière accelerates its expansion

Caroline B.

2 Dec 2025

Long a symbol of luxury firmly rooted in France, the Barrière group is now undergoing the most extensive transformation in its history. Faced with excessive dependence on the French market and rapidly changing tourist habits, the company is redefining its identity to better appeal to international customers.

Sensation

The BofA sounds the alarm on prediction markets

Glen L.

2 Dec 2025

The rapid rise of prediction markets, online platforms that allow users to bet on the outcome of real-world events such as sports matches, elections and news stories, is causing growing concern. In a recent note, the Bank of America (BofA) warned of the financial dangers they pose to both individuals and lenders.

Economy

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Fewer inspections, more risks — UKGC warning

Glen L.

1 Dec 2025

While gambling remains firmly rooted in the daily lives of Britons, a worrying decline in local inspections is undermining the regulation of the land-based sector. Despite the scale of the industry and the risks it entails, many local authorities are neglecting their supervisory obligations.

Legislation

Hoge Raad: a blow to players’ appeals

Julien D.

1 Dec 2025

The hopes of thousands of Dutch players of recovering their online losses are fading: the Advocate General of the Hoge Raad has just issued an unfavourable opinion on the validity of claims to cancel gambling contracts and claim refunds. In future, case law could well close the door on these massive claims once and for all.

Sensation