Gambling addict’s widow criticises regulator
The widow of a man who took his own life after a gambling addiction has warned that more people will…
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Flamingo Casino disappears: a forced farewell
JVH Gaming, a major player in the Dutch gambling sector and parent company of Jack's Casino, has announced the imminent…
Betsson Group under pressure: BML Group on Finnish block list again
Finnish authorities have added Betsson Group’s subsidiary, BML Group, to the list of payment blocks again.
Illegal gambling continues to flourish on social media
Vincent van 't Riet, strategic advisor and marketing manager at ZEturf, has once again raised the alarm about the growing…
Loot boxes, between fun and addiction
Since their appearance in video games, paid random content – commonly called "loot boxes" – has been the subject of…
LiveScore Bet pulls the plug: ComeOn benefits
LiveScore Bet has pulled the plug in the Netherlands. The site now redirects visitors to the online casino ComeOn.
Lottery scandal? Justice investigates possible malpractice by Didier Reynders
Didier Reynders, former European Commissioner and for many years an important political player in Belgium, is once again under scrutiny.
Dutch Gaming Authority releases details of Holland Casino sanction
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has released documents about a legal battle with Holland Casino. It was about a penalty…
UK government announces £100m levy on gambling companies
The UK government is planning to introduce a statutory levy on gambling companies. The aim is to raise around £100…
ANJ issues heavy fines to gambling sites that violated refund rules
On October 1, 2024, the French gambling authority ANJ launched a major attack on nine gambling companies. These online providers…
Chairman Ksa: Gambling regulation is a hot issue
The debate surrounding online gambling remains topical. Michel Groothuizen, chairman of the Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa), looks back on the…
Qbet and 55Bet receive mega fine from the Gaming Authority
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has tackled the illegal online casino Qbet and the associated website 55Bet.
Polymarket blocks French users amid regulatory probe
The betting platform Polymarket has pulled the plug on betting for French users. This is because the French Gaming Authority,…
Woman loses half of wedding money on wedding night due to gambling addiction
Elissa Hubbard, a 38-year-old woman from Rhyl, Denbighshire, told the BBC how her gambling addiction has affected her life.
New bingo licenses in Denmark from 2025
On November 21, the Danish gambling authority Spillemyndigheden opened the application process for companies that want to organize land-based bingo.
Veikkaus risks huge fine after advertising blunder
Veikkaus, the gambling company with a monopoly in Finland, received a stern warning from the gambling authority last week.
Dutch KSA imposes record fine on unlicensed gambling site
The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has imposed a fine of €1.1 million on Blue High House. This company, based in…