Sports betting in 2024: BAGO calls for stronger measures against illegal sites
Figures published by the Gaming Commission (GC) reveal a significant decline in sports betting in Belgium during the summer of 2024.
Figures published by the Gaming Commission (GC) reveal a significant decline in sports betting in Belgium during the summer of 2024.
This summer, Belgian gamblers made a big splash. From 14 June to 11 August, a record amount of no less than €427 million was wagered on sports bets.
The appeal of online gambling is no longer the preserve of adults. Despite the strict ban on gambling for under-18s in the Netherlands, teenagers are finding ways to circumvent the regulations by using their parents’ accounts or creating fictitious accounts.
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) is stepping up its efforts to protect consumers by taking action against unlicensed operators.
This Sunday, the French government decided to put on hold the controversial project to authorize online casinos.
Gambling is a popular pastime in both Belgium and Australia, but the way people gamble and the problems that come with it differ quite a bit.
Martyn Hannah, co-founder of online casino comparison site Comparasino, is calling for online casinos to stop imposing wagering requirements on bonuses.
Since online gambling became legal in 2021, the gambling market has grown explosively. Many Dutch people, including Rick (29), became addicted.
Between the many rides installed at the Liège fair since October 5, various lunapark-type stands have taken place. For a few euros, you are promised stuffed animals and other prizes.
Kindred Group has achieved revenue growth of 4% in the third quarter of 2024, despite a 10% decline compared to the same quarter last year.
A dark cloud is looming over the UK gambling industry, with rumours circulating that the government may be looking to increase taxes on gambling companies.
Change is in the air in the Belgian football world. As of 1 January 2025, clubs will no longer be allowed to have gambling companies on their shirts.
Entain plc, the global sports betting and gaming group, has delivered a stronger-than-expected performance in the third quarter of 2024 (Q3).
As of 1 July 2025, gambling companies in the Netherlands will no longer be allowed to sponsor any sports club, from large professional teams to small amateur clubs.
France is about to take a decisive step. The government has announced its intention to authorize online casinos, a practice that has been prohibited until now on French territory, as well as in Cyprus.
It seems to be a cat-and-mouse game between the Dutch Gaming Authority and the online crypto casino BC.Game.
The online gambling industry, already heavily regulated, is facing a new threat: cyberattacks. Specifically, the Chinese hacking group APT41, known for its espionage and cybercrime operations, has targeted several online casinos around the world.