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888.nl: an intriguing online comeback in the Netherlands

16 Sep 2025

The return of 888.nl to the Dutch online gambling market, announced for September 2025, is causing controversy. Behind this expected reappearance lies a surprising reality: the licence has not been awarded to Evoke, the parent company of the famous operator, but to ComeOn Group.

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Gambling addiction expert Feite Hofman shares his vision in his own column

Nathalie

15 Sep 2025

Feite Hofman contributes a column to the Dutch website CasinoNieuws, sharing his experiences as a former gambling addict. He offers his opinions and perspectives on various topics.

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The Trimbos Institute warns of the extent of the damage caused by gambling

Julien

15 Sep 2025

The Trimbos Institute, a Dutch research centre for mental health and addiction, has just published a new infographic on a sensitive subject: the damage caused by gambling. The aim is to highlight the sometimes irreversible consequences of gambling on individuals, their loved ones and society as a whole.

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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.

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

Julien

12 Sep 2025

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.

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

Glen

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

Sarah

10 Sep 2025

In The Hague, European gambling regulators took a new step forward in the fight against gambling addiction and the illegal gambling market. Gathered for the first Player Protection Conference 2025, sixteen countries, researchers and public health experts discussed a major issue: how to effectively protect gamblers, particularly young people, in the face of an increasingly accessible and globalised offer.

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KVA warns: Illegal gambling advertisements are spreading on Facebook and Instagram

Nathalie

9 Sep 2025

A new form of illegal gambling advertising has surfaced on social media. The Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) has reported that players are being lured into Telegram groups with thousands of members and referred to illegal gambling providers in these groups.

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Holland Casino vulnerable despite sales

Maxime

5 Sep 2025

On the face of it, the first half of 2025 looked promising for Holland Casino: visits to its land-based establishments increased, average spend rose, and sales generated some growth. But this rosy picture hides a less rosy reality.

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Dutch Lottery Claims Victory, But Lalabet Will Continue

Glen

4 Sep 2025

The notorious online casino Lalabet will close on September 1, 2025. The company announced this in an email to some of its players.

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Kansspelautoriteit has imposed a penalty order on Unibet for prohibited betting

Nathalie

3 Sep 2025

Optdeck service Limited, the company behind Unibet, has been issued an enforcement order with a conditional penalty of up to 450 000 euros.

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Dokkum Admiralty Days: Lottery car receives a parking fine of 120 euros

Nathalie

3 Sep 2025

The Admiralty Days in Dokkum are eagerly anticipated every year, and not just in the Dokkum area. This fantastic family festival with numerous activities on and around the water attracts countless visitors every year. The festivities last four days and mobilize numerous volunteers.

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Ksa imposes strict new rules on operators

Glen

2 Sep 2025

The Kanspelautoriteit (Ksa) has announced a major overhaul of its online gaming licensing policy, with a planned entry into force on 1 January 2026. This decision follows the forthcoming expiry of the licences issued in September 2021 and developments in the Dutch online gaming market.

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Lot of Happiness usurped by fraudsters

Caroline

2 Sep 2025

A new illegal advert has appeared in the Netherlands, using a fraudulent copy of Lot of Happiness to redirect Internet users to unauthorised online casinos.

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Fair Play Casino fires CEO Michiel Nubé

Nathalie

2 Sep 2025

This Dutch casino is part of the Janshen-Hahnraths Group which operates and manages amusement centers and casinos throughout the Netherlands.

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Cashier sentenced after repeated theft in Amersfoort

Glen

31 Aug 2025

In Amersfoort, a cashier from the Primera chain was sentenced to community service after being caught stealing scratch-off tickets from the shop where she worked. The shop owner discovered several torn tickets in the bin behind the till. CCTV footage later confirmed that the cashier had taken the tickets without paying for them.

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Frank Kruit reveals how fraudsters mimic legal online casinos

Julien

30 Aug 2025

In the world of online casinos, visibility is everything. But what happens when that visibility is hijacked by malicious actors? Frank Kruit, an expert in SEO and affiliation in the gambling sector, has observed a worrying increase in fraudulent practices aimed at impersonating legal casinos.

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