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14 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s government is preparing a major reform of the Finnish gambling market. The most important point: Veikkaus’ monopoly will be broken. From 2027, foreign gambling companies will be allowed to operate legally on the Finnish market, provided they have a licence.

Legislation

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Gambling in Macau: the incredible saga of an empire

Alex

14 Sep 2025

Macau has built its reputation on one singularity: being the only region in China where gambling is legal. From legalisation in the nineteenth century under Portuguese administration to the advent of the huge resorts that rival Las Vegas, the history of gambling in Macau tells as much an economic saga as a political destiny.

Sensation

DraftKings: A winning bet on in-play betting

13 Sep 2025

As online sports betting undergoes rapid change, DraftKings is establishing itself as a key player thanks to its strategy focused on in-play betting and proposition bets. Between strategic acquisitions and technological innovations, the American operator is capturing the attention of bettors and investors alike, revealing a market in the midst of transformation.

Economy

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Golden Seats: the football experience that changes everything

13 Sep 2025

Starting on 24 September, RWDM Brussels will offer its supporters a unique experience: Golden Seats. Developed in partnership with Golden Palace News, this initiative offers five lucky fans the chance to experience every home match from a glass platform installed between the dugouts.

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Is Holland Casino legal in Belgium?

Caroline

13 Sep 2025

If you live near the Dutch border, you have probably heard of Holland Casino, the renowned brand that attracts thousands of players every year. However, many people wonder whether these establishments can be found in Belgium, or even whether it is possible to play online from Belgian territory. The answer often comes as a surprise: Holland Casino remains strictly reserved for the Netherlands.

Gaming Commission

More than €1 million in VAT denied to Circus by the Dutch government

Julien

The legal battle between online casino Circus.nl and the Belastingdienst, the Dutch tax authority, has ended in a ruling against the casino. At the heart of the dispute is the issue of VAT on gaming platform services.

Economy

Why Stake & Cbet have been banned in France

In the summer of 2025, the Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ) took strong action: the Stake and Cbet platforms are officially banned on French soil. The announcement came in August, after a lengthy legal process. In July, the ANJ obtained an order requiring these online casinos to be blocked, in accordance with French laws on digital gambling.

Legislation

ADMIRAL Austria comes under Tipico’s control

On 9 September 2025, Tipico Group finalised the acquisition of ATLAS Group GmbH, the parent company of ADMIRAL Austria, from NOVOMATIC AG. This acquisition, which was formalised in a transaction that was widely commented on in the gaming industry, marks a strategic turning point for both companies, each of which is now following a clear but different path.

Economy

MGM offers Labubu in Macau

Alex

In Macau, the battle between casino giants is intensifying. To defend its market share in the face of increasingly aggressive competition, MGM China is pursuing a bold strategy: enticing its customers with highly coveted Labubu toys and offering them the chance to win a Rolex. It’s an original gamble that illustrates the evolution of marketing in the world’s gambling capital.

Sensation

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Chinese hackers hijack Windows servers to boost gambling sites’ Google rankings

11 Sep 2025

Security researchers have discovered that a Chinese hacker group has taken over dozens of Windows servers to artificially boost the rankings of dubious gambling sites on Google. The operation was named GhostRedirector and began in late 2024.

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Why Evolution’s share price is falling despite its profits

Maxime

11 Sep 2025

Evolution AB, the world leader in live casino games and a Stockholm-listed supplier, remains one of the most profitable companies in its sector. But profitability is no longer enough to reassure the markets.

Economy

United States: A certificate to curb gambling abuses

11 Sep 2025

In the United States, the online gaming industry is taking a decisive step forward. The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), in partnership with the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), is launching a new certification programme to regulate operators’ practices. The aim is to establish independent standards and provide greater protection for players in a rapidly expanding sector.

Sensation

Official website gokhulp.be directs visitors to illegal gambling sites

Julien

10 Sep 2025

Visitors to the Belgian website gokhulp.be, which provides help with gambling problems, unexpectedly ended up on an external page full of advertisements for illegal French online casinos. The link was at the bottom of the website, next to the reference to French-language help.

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Illegal gambling mafia hijacks well-known domain names: victims include entrepreneurs and gamblers

10 Sep 2025

Imagine this: you search Google for an old company you remember. Just to check if they still exist. You click on the link and boom, you’re surrounded by flashing banners for illegal gambling sites.

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Player Protection Conference 2025: unprecedented summit on gambling addiction