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Research confirms the link between gambling advertising and gambling addiction

20 Aug 2024

New research has shown that gambling advertising has a greater impact on people who already suffer from serious gambling problems. This is what the Journal of Gambling Studies reports based […]

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New Finnish gambling legislation: Fear of growth illegal operators

Ron

19 Aug 2024

Finnish broadcaster MTV reported earlier this month that foreign gambling companies will be allowed to enter the Finnish market from next year.

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Unclear whether gambling tax will affect NLO revenues

Ron

18 Aug 2024

After the most successful Olympic Games ever for the country, the Netherlands is looking ahead to the future of top sport.

Economy

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New golden age for online poker on Twitch and YouTube

Caroline

17 Aug 2024

Poker, a subtle blend of strategy, psychology and luck, has always fascinated card game enthusiasts. Traditionally played in private circles or casinos, poker has undergone a revolution with the advent of digital technology.

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Finnish government faces conflict of interest with Veikkaus

Caroline

16 Aug 2024

Finland is preparing for a major transformation of its online gambling market with legalisation planned for 2027.

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Evolution cuts 1,000 jobs in Georgia following prolonged strike

Caroline

15 Aug 2024

Evolution, a leading online casino company, has announced that it is cutting 1,000 jobs in Georgia. The drastic move follows a prolonged strike that has crippled the company’s operations and eroded customer confidence.

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13 online casinos receive warning from Ksa about Player Protection

Ron

14 Aug 2024

The Dutch Gaming Authority Ksa has reprimanded 13 providers of online gambling for applying unauthorised conditions when paying out player balances. These providers were all in possession of a legal permit.

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Spanish online gambling market: regulatory uncertainty

Caroline

13 Aug 2024

The Spanish online gambling market is experiencing a period of regulatory uncertainty. While the recent decision by the Spanish Supreme Court to ease advertising restrictions has provided temporary relief to operators, the sector is expecting a rapid return to stricter regulation.

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Austria: Players at an illegal casino ordered to repay their winnings

Caroline

12 Aug 2024

In a decision that could set a precedent, the Austrian Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling. It has authorised an online casino operating illegally on Austrian territory to claim the reimbursement of a player’s winnings.

Economy

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Marc Coucke’s Grand Show Folie Royale is a success in Knokke

Maxime

11 Aug 2024

The modern revue “Grand Show Folie Royale”, presented at the Grand Casino in Knokke-Heist, was a huge success with the public. Organised by Ben Van den Keybus and supported by Marc Coucke, this production attracted more than 8,000 spectators in just a few weeks.

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PepperMill Casino new sponsor of SK Beveren

Caroline

10 Aug 2024

SK Beveren has just unveiled a new major partnership. Indeed, the Waasland club has joined forces with PepperMill Casino for the next three seasons.

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Record growth despite deposit limit

Maxime

9 Aug 2024

The Belgian gambling market had an exceptional year in 2023, according to the latest report from the Gaming Commission. Despite the introduction of new regulations aimed at limiting player spending, the sector recorded record growth, exceeding €1.7 billion in gross profits.

Economy

Fake casino winnings: Man convicted of money laundering

Caroline

9 Aug 2024

A man has been convicted of money laundering after claiming to have won a large sum of money at a Barcelona casino. However, the lack of tangible evidence of this winnings was enough to convince the Dutch justice system.

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Two gambling giants ordered to reimburse Dutch players

Maxime

8 Aug 2024

The Dutch justice system has just dealt a new blow to gambling operators. In a series of decisions handed down on July 17, the court in The Hague ordered two companies, Green Feather Online Limited and Trannel International Limited, to reimburse large sums of money to former players.

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Self-exclusion on the rise among young British

Caroline

8 Aug 2024

Self-exclusion, a measure to protect oneself from gambling, is experiencing a worrying increase among young British people aged 16 to 24.

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FDJ: Solid results in the first half of 2024, driven by digital and sports betting

Caroline

7 Aug 2024

The Française des Jeux (FDJ) has revealed solid results for the first half of 2024, confirming its growth momentum.

Economy

High-tech fraud: Two men arrested for cheating in European casinos

Maxime

6 Aug 2024

A highly sophisticated network of cheaters has just been dismantled. French authorities have arrested two individuals suspected of having defrauded numerous casinos across Europe using a cheating system of formidable ingenuity.

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