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12 Jan 2026

The biggest names in the gaming industry took a few minutes at the start of the year to share their predictions. 2025 was not an easy year for the gambling sector, and 2026 doesn’t look like it will be any simpler.

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Mindway AI revolutionises responsible gaming at DraftKings

Julien D.

11 Jan 2026

At the beginning of 2026, DraftKings, a major player in online sports betting and gambling, announced a new collaboration with Mindway AI to improve player safety and education.

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Dopamine and speculation: The dark side of Pokémon and TCGs

Caroline B.

11 Jan 2026

In an incisive opinion column published on Legaal Nederlands Casino, expert Armijn Meijer draws a disturbing parallel between the trading card industry, in particular the Pokémon card game, and the psychological mechanisms of the casino. Meijer points the finger at the impunity enjoyed by franchises such as Pokémon, which market dopamine in sachets to young people.

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Differentiated logos for hybrid brands, not brand splits

10 Jan 2026

Rather than imposing a strict separation for hybrid brands – companies offering both online and physical gaming – the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security has opted for a more flexible framework.

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These were the biggest betting moments of 2025 – striking shifts visible

10 Jan 2026

One moment a classic horse racing event, the other an American final with millions of viewers. The top tier of the world’s biggest bets is remarkably broad, according to new research by Entain.

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Meta earns billions from gambling advertisements targeting Belgian young people

The Gaming Commission has already sounded the alarm 7,820 times, but gambling advertisements continue to appear on Facebook and Instagram. And young people continue to click.

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‘It’s about money, not hunting’: police uncover gambling behind poaching

The police paint a disturbing picture of poaching in the Netherlands. Behind the scenes, betting is playing an increasingly important role.

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Brut reveals how self-exclusion protects an excessive gambler

Alex D.

By broadcasting the testimonial of a problem gambler who opted for a self-exclusion on gambling in partnership with the National Gaming Authority (ANJ), Brut has shed light on a reality that is still too often kept quiet.

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GGBet bids farewell to the UK

Maxime R.

In mid-December 2025, one of the best-known names in online betting, GGBet, began closing its doors to the UK market. The decision marks the end of more than two years in business.

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Circus Gran Casino closes its doors at Maastricht Airport

‘We’ve reached the end of the line.’ That’s how a spokesperson for Circus Gran Casino described the closure of their branch at Maastricht Aachen Airport. According to the company, the increased gambling tax has made it no longer viable to continue operating.

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Belgium takes action against illegal gambling with dynamic injunctions

‘Without swift action, we will lose control,’ warned BAGO back in 2025.

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Stake scandal: Drake and Adin Ross accused of fraud and massive manipulation

Julien D.

Drake and streamer Adin Ross are the target of a federal class-action suit filed in Virginia, accusing them of organised racketeering (RICO) via the Stake.us platform.

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Game or gamble? Telegram tests new game function with emojis and virtual currency