A controversial tax shakes French sport
The Social Security Financing Bill (PLFSS 2025) is the subject of strong criticism from French sports stakeholders.
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Sweden tackles match manipulation with new Macolin Convention
Sweden is now officially joining the fight against match manipulation. Also known as match-fixing. The Swedish government has announced that…
Gambling winnings tax: What you need to know as a player in Belgium
In Belgium, there are some specific rules for gambling winnings tax. This may sound complicated, but it basically means that…
BAGO conference emphasizes: collaboration, technology and combating illegal operators
From 18 to 24 November 2024, Safer Gambling Week took place across Europe. This week focuses on promoting responsible gambling…
Online casinos boom in Italy – poker makes a comeback
The Italian online gambling world is booming. Online casinos in particular continue to grow like crazy and give the entire…
Nearly half of young men in Belgium gamble illegally
Nearly half of young men between the ages of 18 and 21 appear to gamble on illegal websites. This is…
Ministry admits: figures on illegal gambling remain a mystery
In mid-November, the Ministry of Justice and Security in the Netherlands provided answers to questions from the standing committee on…
FBI raids crypto gambling platform Polymarket
The FBI has raided Polymarket, a cryptocurrency betting platform, after it was accused of facilitating illegal gambling practices for US…
Virtual betting with F1+ License prohibited: Clarification
In an important ruling on October 7, 2024, the Council of State prohibited gambling operators holding an F1+ license from…
Unibet pays gambler hundreds of thousands after groundbreaking ruling
A Dutch gambler has won a major victory against Unibet. The judge ruled that the online casino had to repay…
Gaming Commission provides online training: ‘How to tackle illegal gambling sites’
The Gaming Commission is coming up with something new. They are organising an online training to help gambling operators take…
European Safer Gambling Week has started
Today marks the start of European Safer Gambling Week, an annual event aimed at collectively raising awareness about the importance…
Café games: revenue share agreement between cafés and operators under pressure!
As stipulated by law, gambling providers are always obliged to obtain their services from a manufacturer and E-license.
LiveScore Bet withdraws from the Netherlands
LiveScore Bet, a well-known gambling site, has announced that they will stop offering their services in the Netherlands as of…
Too many gambling ads? Britons want stricter rules
GambleAware sounds the alarm: Britain is lagging behind when it comes to gambling advertising rules. Across Europe, rules are being…
Former gambling operator Kaatee acquitted of money laundering
Marcel Kaatee, a former gambling operator in Amsterdam, was acquitted by the court last week of accusations of money laundering.
Game Lounge seizes opportunities in the Netherlands with acquisition of affiliate site
Game Lounge has taken a big step in the Netherlands: they have acquired Meneer Casino!