A web address that differs by just one digit from that of 113 Zelfmoordpreventie, the Dutch suicide prevention organisation, is being used to promote illegal online casinos.
A British woman could be set to win £12 million despite the disappearance of her lottery ticket, which was thrown in the bin after a problem arose whilst checking it. Following an investigation, the lottery operator believes she is likely the genuine winner. However, payment remains on hold until the official claim period has expired.
In the Netherlands, new data released by the Ksa highlights the role gambling plays in the lives of teenagers and young adults, from their first experiences before reaching the age of majority to opening accounts as soon as they turn 18.
A key page may still appear as indexed in Google’s monitoring tools even though it has already disappeared from search results. Ivana Flynn, co-founder of DMCABoss and an SEO specialist, describes a system where a procedure designed to protect content creators can be misused to remove competitors’ pages.
With revenue of €14.50 billion, Flutter Entertainment is the clear leader in the global gambling industry. The group grew by 17 per cent in 2025 and achieved almost twice as much revenue as the number two, Allwyn.
Polymarket US is now testing contracts that allow up to ten outcomes to be combined. This trial phase has already generated a trading volume of approximately $7.4 million across 16,173 transactions.
Should people under guardianship or protective administration be automatically barred from gambling? In the Netherlands, the proposal to link the Central Register of Guardianships and Protective Administrations (CCBR) to the gambling exclusion register, Cruks, is sparking debate.
Glasgow will receive £3.44 million over three years to prevent and reduce harm associated with gambling. This funding, drawn from the UK’s mandatory levy on gambling operators, is intended to support prevention work among young people, training for professionals and targeted initiatives in the most vulnerable neighbourhoods.
In Belgium, before you can put on your best outfit for a night out at the casino or click on an online game, you must wait until you’ve turned 21. Whilst this rule may seem arbitrary, it is in fact part of a carefully considered approach aimed at protecting young people and regulating the world of gambling. Let’s explore why you must be 21 to gamble in a casino in Belgium.
The Italian Communications Authority is stepping up its monitoring of responsible gambling campaigns, paying particular attention to celebrities, social media tipsters and advertising formats that are too short to convey a genuine prevention message.
Loot boxes are not automatically regarded as gambling, but the focus of European authorities is shifting towards consumer protection, virtual currencies and mechanisms that may encourage repeat spending.
The concept behind BR1 Infinite can be summed up in a few figures: pay to join a match, earn money by eliminating opponents, and lose your stake if you die. A post shared on X in early August 2026 brought the game massive exposure in France, even as its business model raises questions about its compatibility with French gambling regulations.
A visitor to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Florida won a Dragon Link progressive jackpot of $1,143,913.90. The win came on Sunday 9 August 2026 whilst the player was betting $25.
The Dutch courts have upheld the Ksa’s position in its dispute with the National Postcode Lottery and the Friends’ Lottery. At the heart of the case: games offered online in 2023 that gave access to an additional draw. The Amsterdam court ruled that this mechanism constituted a remote game of chance for which the two lotteries did not hold the required authorisation.
From 13 August 2026, independent press shops and newsagents in Belgium will be subject to a new legal framework. This reform, which the Corbis federation has been calling for over the past decade, aims to better distinguish traditional press shops from businesses that use this status primarily to take advantage of certain benefits.
What if EuroMillions stopped creating multimillionaires in order to distribute its winnings more widely? Jonas Van der Slycken, an economist and visiting professor at Ghent University, advocates a radical overhaul of the lottery model. His key proposal: to cap the EuroMillions jackpot at €10 million and redistribute the additional funds amongst more winners.
Justice Minister Annelies Verlinden has criticised the attitude of certain Belgian sports clubs in the face of stricter rules governing gambling advertising. Her department accuses them of failing to make sufficient use of the long transition period to seek new sources of funding and condemns their lack of social responsibility.
