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4 Nov 2025

The National Lottery is launching a new advertising campaign entitled ‘We set limits so that you don’t exceed yours’, focusing on responsible gambling and respect for individual limits.

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AFJEL-IN France 2025 report: The online gambling economy

Maxime R.

4 Nov 2025

Long perceived as mere digital entertainment, online gambling is now emerging as a key player in the French economy. The latest AFJEL report, produced in conjunction with IN France, reveals a striking reality: behind the screens, a real fiscal and social engine is powering the territories.

Economy

10,000 Belgians give up gambling via itsme

A symbolic milestone has just been reached in Belgium: more than 10,000 people have chosen to voluntarily exclude themselves from gambling using itsme.

Gaming Commission

Denmark takes decisive action to reduce gambling addiction

Julien D.

Denmark has approved a package of new measures to combat gambling addiction. The so-called Spilpakke 1 contains several restrictions on gambling advertising, particularly aimed at young people and sport.

Legislation

France and Germany merge to form a gambling powerhouse – who will follow?

Banijay is taking a big step in the online gambling market. The entertainment company is acquiring a 65% majority stake in German bookmaker Tipico. The acquisition means that France now has two providers in the top five in Europe.

Economy

The AFJEL’s annual colloquium will be held on 5 November 2025 in Paris

The 3rd edition of the AFJEL’s annual colloquium will focus on an important question: how to deal with the worrying rise of the illegal online gaming market and its repercussions on French society?

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Man wins nearly €500,000 jackpot while waiting at Holland Casino

Julien D.

2 Nov 2025

What started as a wait at Holland Casino Amsterdam-Centrum ended in an unforgettable evening for a regular visitor. The man wanted to play at a poker table, but there were no seats available at the time. To pass the time, he decided to take a seat at an empty Ultimate Texas Hold’Em table.

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Why does James Bond regularly visit a casino?

Nathalie Maes

2 Nov 2025

You’ve probably seen a movie from the James Bond franchise. What’s striking is that a casino is a regular setting. Why is this? Where did the inspiration come from?

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Côte d’Azur: ace fraudsters unmasked

1 Nov 2025

In the summer of 2023, a quartet from the north of France set up a scam in the Côte d’Azur casinos that was as ingenious as it was risky. Nearly €60,000 worth of fake gift vouchers were sold in gambling establishments in Cannes, Nice and Sainte-Maxime. Two years later, the Draguignan Criminal Court has delivered its verdict: luck has run out for the four accomplices.

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Duel Casino’s Ossi Ketola cries conspiracy after X ban

1 Nov 2025

The owner of Duel Casino, Ossi Ketola, better known under the pseudonym Monarch, is denouncing an attempt to censor X in connection with the launch of a new product at his online casino.

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Gambling and casinos: YouTube says stop

From 17 November, YouTube will tighten its controls on videos related to gambling and social casinos.

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Illegal? Polymarket tries again in the US

Julien D.

Polymarket is about to make a comeback in the United States. The platform plans to go live again at the end of November, this time with a clear focus on sports betting. The return is possible thanks to the acquisition of QCX, a company with valid CFTC licences.

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When bookmakers deny the social harm caused by online gambling

At the heart of the ongoing battle between the gambling industry and the British government lies a major issue: the social consequences of online betting and gambling. While the government is considering raising taxes on high-risk products, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) is protesting and challenging the argument that gambling causes significant social harm.

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24 hours to come forward before losing €3.5 million in the lottery

Alex D.

Time is running out for a mysterious Lotto winner. In less than 24 hours, their claim to a €3.5 million prize will expire permanently.

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Six legal Dutch casinos targeted for deception

30 Oct 2025

The Consumentenbond is threatening to launch a class action against six legal Dutch online casinos. They are accused of using ‘dark patterns’ to induce players to bet more, reveals CasinoZorgplicht.

Legislation

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