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Finland scraps gambling monopoly – what changes in 2026

9 May 2025

The gambling monopoly in Finland will end in 2026. The state-owned company Veikkaus will lose its exclusive position. From then on, other companies will also be allowed to apply for a licence to offer online gambling.

Legislation

Bet365 considering sale of billion-dollar company? Behind the rumors

Glen

9 May 2025

Online gambling giant Bet365 is said to be internally considering selling the company. According to a report from The Guardian, it is a possible deal worth £9bn. That amount would represent a huge profit for the Coates family, which owns Bet365.

Economy

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This is why you are still not allowed to play online slots in France

Julien

9 May 2025

Online slots remain banned in France for the time being. While the government is looking into expanding the offer, regulators are keeping the brakes on for now.

Legislation

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Trump’s tariffs put $200 million Wynn project on hold

Maxime

8 May 2025

Wynn Resorts has postponed the planned renovation of its Encore tower in Las Vegas. The $200 million project was due to start this summer, but costs have been pushed too high due to import tariffs.

Economy

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Making money ethically in gaming? The industry is at a turning point

Ron

8 May 2025

Companies earning from loot boxes or payment benefits are feeling the pressure. More and more regulators are watching. The question now becomes: how long will this continue?

Sensation

BetBlocker returns to the Google Play Store

Alex

8 May 2025

After a five-year absence, the free BetBlocker application, designed to help users protect themselves against online gambling sites, is back on the Google Play Store . This reinstatement marks the end of a long-running technical dispute between the application’s developers and Google.

Sensation

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Fake casinos trick you via Instagram – without you even realising it

Ron

8 May 2025

What starts as a normal-looking ad ends up being an illegal gambling adventure. And nobody seems to be able to stop it.

Sensation

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Raising awareness of gambling: Four key projects supported by the Ksa

Caroline

7 May 2025

In May 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) announced the funding of four new projects to raise awareness of the risks associated with gambling. These initiatives, supported by the Addiction Prevention Fund (VPF), aim to inform and protect various audiences against the dangers of problem gambling.

Economy

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The whole world follows 2025 conclave

Alex

7 May 2025

On Wednesday 7 May 2025, the Vatican becomes the scene of a major event: the opening of the conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died last month at the age of 88.

Sensation

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Evolution withdraws from the black market, but at what price?

Maxime

6 May 2025

After years of dazzling growth, Swedish online gaming giant Evolution is making a major strategic shift: gradually withdrawing from unregulated markets. This decision is motivated by a desire to align with international standards and the expectations of regulators. But this transition, presented as a step towards greater responsibility, is also accompanied by significant financial sacrifices.

Economy

Increased vigilance regarding the resale of slot machines

Maxime

5 May 2025

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, has recently stepped up its surveillance of the resale of second-hand slot machines. This measure follows the closure of several gaming halls as a direct consequence of the increase in tax on gambling. These closures resulted in a large amount of gaming equipment being put up for sale, particularly professional slot machines.

Legislation

Why the gambling industry cannot do without problem players

Ron

5 May 2025

Many gambling companies get their biggest profits from a small group of players who spend too much money. This is no accident. The industry has quietly adjusted to this for years.

Sensation

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Student punished for promoting illegal gambling

Alex

4 May 2025

On 29 April 2025, the Medan District Court sentenced Indah Siska Sari, a 20-year-old student from the Langkat regency, to two and a half years in prison and a fine of 50 million Indonesian rupiahs (around €2,600) for promoting online gambling on social networks.

Sensation

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SOFTSWISS: player wins €1.36 million jackpot

Alex

4 May 2025

The world of online gambling has just witnessed a historic moment: one lucky player has won the colossal sum of €1,368,013 thanks to the SOFTSWISS Prime Network Jackpot.

Sensation

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Betsson Group reports an 18% revenue increase in the first quarter

Nathalie

3 May 2025

Betsson Group experienced a promising start of the new year, achieving an 18% revenue growth compared to the same quarter last year, with a revenue of 293,7 million euros.

Economy

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Sega Sammy becomes new owner of Stakelogic: acquisition officially completed

Nathalie

2 May 2025

It’s finally official: the Japanese company has become the new owner of Stakelogic. Sega Sammy is the holding company formed from the merger of Sega Corporation and Sammy Corporation, both of which had already made their mark in the gaming industry. Still, it wasn’t a straightforward process. At one point, Sega Sammy even attempted to terminate the deal in court.

Economy