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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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Rural tribes oppose AB 831 in California

California is the scene of an unprecedented political and cultural confrontation. Four tribes from the north of the state gathered in front of the Capitol in Sacramento on 8 September to protest against AB 831. The bill, which aims to ban online gambling linked to sweepstakes promotions, could disrupt a sector estimated to generate more than a billion dollars in annual revenue.

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Giant money laundering: 200 high-ranking officials targeted

Glen L.

In Greece, a large-scale investigation has revealed an unprecedented money laundering scheme: public officials and civil servants are alleged to have used licensed gambling platforms to transform suspect funds into legitimate winnings. The scandal, which implicates up to ten operators and nearly 200 people, is putting the credibility of the gambling sector and the solidity of the Greek regulatory framework to the test.

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Hot Lotto scandal: a stroke of criminal genius

In 2010, a Hot Lotto lottery jackpot was mysteriously left abandoned, triggering the discovery of one of the biggest fraud cases in the United States. Behind the manipulation is a computer security expert who uses his position to rig draws, embezzle millions and defy the system.

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The NFL comes to Spain with Bwin

Sarah C.

When the NFL announces its first regular season match in Spain on 16 November 2025 at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, it is not doing so alone. Alongside it, Bwin, via its parent company Entain, has become the NFL’s official sports betting partner in Spain.

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Swiper: the TikTok of casinos arrives in Sweden

Imagine opening an app, swiping with your thumb to discover a casino game or a sports match, all in a visual atmosphere reminiscent of TikTok. That’s the promise of Swiper, the new online casino launched by Soft2Bet in Sweden.

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The paradoxical growth of the Belgian gambling market

Maxime R.

8 Sep 2025

Gambling in Belgium is enjoying surprising growth. While the country has banned all advertising and tightened its regulatory rules, the online market continues to prosper, reaching record levels. The Right to the Source podcast looks at the issue.

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Germany’s gambling laws in limbo

8 Sep 2025

The future of hundreds of disputes relating to gambling losses in Germany remains uncertain. On 5 September, an opinion delivered by the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) recognised the validity of certain actions against online gambling operators, but did not settle the central question: the compatibility of the German gambling treaty with EU law.

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Finland: influencers threatened with €30,000 fines

7 Sep 2025

Finland is shaking up the world of social networks this week: two influencers could be fined up to €30,000 each for promoting unauthorised gambling sites.

Legislation

Kapa Casino School celebrates its 1st birthday

6 Sep 2025

In just one year, the school founded by Katarina Pantic has become a key player in the training of croupiers in Belgium.

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Golden Palace Comédie Centrale: a new lease of life in Charleroi

6 Sep 2025

In Charleroi, the Golden Palace Comédie Centrale is back in action with a bang. After a seven-week summer break to carry out modernisation work, the establishment reopened its doors at the end of August in a revamped, warmer and more welcoming décor.

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Online gambling: the EU opens the door to refunds

The debate surrounding the recovery of losses incurred in unlicensed online casinos has reached a new stage. The Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), Nicholas Emiliou, has issued a potentially game-changing opinion for thousands of players across Europe.

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Holland Casino vulnerable despite sales

Maxime R.

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.

Economy

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Google search results flooded with hacked sites promoting illegal ones

Caroline B.

Can we still trust Google to find a legal casino in Belgium? Nothing could be further from the truth. When checking the legitimacy of a casino on Google, the results are revealing. Of the first 20 search results, only three sites are legitimate, while all the others are sites hacked to display illegal sites.

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Big bug at Kruidvat: scratchcard sold instead of offered

Imagine: a customer walks into a Kruidvat store, buys three Kruidvat products, and leaves with a free scratchcard worth €1. At first sight, a nice idea to build customer loyalty. But in Belgium, such an offer has attracted the attention of the Jury voor Ethische Praktijken inzake Reclame/Jury d’Éthique Publicitaire (JEP).

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Evolution scandal: games in Iran and Syria

Sarah C.

4 Sep 2025

Swedish online gaming giant Evolution AB is once again at the centre of a storm. Confidential recordings suggest that its games reached banned markets such as Iran, Syria and Sudan, despite international sanctions. The company denies any responsibility, but the controversy has already led to a sharp fall in its share price and raised questions about its control mechanisms.

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The future of online casinos in Germany: a revolution?