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5 Jul 2025

German gambling watchdog GGL came out with figures for 2024. According to them, things are going pretty well. More people are playing legally, and they are said to have cracked down on quite a few illegal websites. But the casinos themselves don’t believe any of it.

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UCLouvain scans gamblers’ brains in a new study

Alex D.

On the campus of the Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) in Woluwé, a laboratory is conducting a novel experiment. Its aim: to understand how regular gamblers make their decisions: those who, every week, indulge in sports betting, scratch cards or casino games. A study shared by the Gaming Commission.

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New taxes on online gambling in France: is the government jeopardising a strategic sector?

Caroline B.

For French online gambling operators, July 1 marks a real regulatory shockwave, with the entry into force of a new tax system deemed ‘record-breaking’ and ‘unfair’ by industry professionals.

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Club Brugge signs historic deal with Betsson

Sarah C.

2 July 2025 marks a major turning point in the world of Belgian football. Club Brugge has just signed an unprecedented shirt sponsorship deal with the Betsson group, an international online gaming giant. The deal, described as a record in the club’s history, exceeds all financial expectations and symbolises a new stage in the relationship between sport and the gaming industry.

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New chairman leads merger of VNLOK and NOGA: Björn Fuchs on online gambling and politics

Björn Fuchs (48) lives in Zutendaal, Belgium. He once started at RTL, where he worked his way up to Manager Sport & Entertainment. Now he is Chief Digital Officer at Janshen-Hahnraths Group and responsible for Fair Play Online in the Netherlands.

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The Kansspelautoriteit engages with providers to improve player files

Nathalie Maes

Last May, a meeting was held between the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) and the providers to improve the player files. The Ksa announced that almost all license holders of online gambling were present.

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Top football club says goodbye to 711 with emotional tribute – “thanks for everything”

Since 1 July, gambling companies have been banned from advertising through sports clubs in the Netherlands. The ban in our neighbours particularly affects football, where many clubs had deals with online casinos. A notable example is Telstar, which said goodbye to main sponsor 711 BV on social media.

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Starcasino strengthens betting integrity by joining the IBIA

Julien D.

Starcasino, a new entrant to the Dutch market, has announced its membership of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). Behind this decision lies a clear desire to guarantee a transparent, secure and ethical gaming environment. This move positions Starcasino as a committed player in the fight against the manipulation of sporting competitions.

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Illegal gambling? Serpent exposes Flip a Coin

Alex D.

On Thursday 27 June, Dutch YouTuber Rick ‘Serpent’ Broers published a shocking video exposing the dangerous nature of the Flip a Coin application. Presented by its developers as a simple skill game, Serpent reveals that it actually conceals a gambling system with potentially serious consequences.

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Kansspelautoriteit imposes heavy penalty on influencer LeftlanePapi

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) is now tackling gambling influencers faster. It has imposed an order for a penalty payment on LeftlanePapi. This is the first time it has gone this far. The Ksa wants to crack down on influential gamblers on social media, especially if they reach young people.

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Bingoal-Casino.be: a fake site was abusing Bingoal’s reputation

Caroline B.

The GC has just blocked the site bingoal-casino.be. The URL, which was similar to that of the legal casino Bingoal, linked to an illegal site in order to mislead players.

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Betting on the European Championship, World Cup and Champions League with Golden Palace: how to bet smart

The European Championship, World Cup or Champions League is about more than football. It’s emotion, excitement, noise in the square and swearing at the screen. And yes: it is the moment when betting is suddenly much more alive than usual. Everyone wants to score – including you.

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178 illegal websites banned in Denmark, a new record

Julien D.