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Kansspelautoriteit boss Michel Groothuizen now also a GREF board member

29 May 2025

At the annual meeting of the Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF) in Athens, good news has come for Michel Groothuizen. The chairman of the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has been unanimously appointed as a GREF board member for the period 2025-2027.

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Dutch television program Radar investigates lawsuits against Unibet

Nathalie

29 May 2025

In the consumer program Radar of AvroTros, there has been a lot of commotion about the summary proceedings that have been initiated against Unibet. At Radar, they were only too happy to investigate this matter and asked the Dutch Kansspelautoriteit and State Secretary Teun Struycken to respond in writing. This episode was broadcast on NPO2 on May 26.

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Crypto wallets: a new weapon for crooks

Alex

29 May 2025

Taking part in online gambling usually requires registration, identity verification, and sometimes even limits set by the operator itself to combat addiction. This system, though imperfect, offered a minimum of control. Today, this fragile balance is being upset by a well-known technology: the crypto wallet.

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Gambling regulators Ireland and Belgium join hands – ‘strong together’

Ron

28 May 2025

During the annual conference of the Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF) in Athens, Anne Marie Caulfield and Magali Clavie signed an important agreement. Anne Marie Caulfield is the CEO of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland. Magali Clavie is the chairman of the Gaming Commission.

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Gambling reform: Ireland on pause

Glen

28 May 2025

The Irish government has announced that full implementation of the new gambling legislation, set out in the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, will not begin until mid-2026. This decision has raised concerns among public health experts and defenders of the vulnerable, who believe that the delay could exacerbate the problems associated with compulsive gambling.

Legislation

Global deposit limits: what are the risks for players?

Caroline

28 May 2025

For several months now, the debate has been raging in the Netherlands over the introduction of common monthly deposit limits for all online gambling operators.While the measure aims to provide better protection for players, it does raise some major concerns. Privacy issues, technical challenges and threats to the channelling of legal gambling are all serious obstacles to its implementation.

Legislation

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Jeroen Hairwassers (Fontys) is pursuing research into the prevention of gambling addiction among young adults

Nathalie

28 May 2025

Jeroen Hairwassers works as a lecturer-researcher at Fontys and is currently conducting research into how gambling addiction can be prevented among young adults. He has received a PhD grant for his research and will collaborate with the Amsterdam UMC hospital.

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Privatising Dutch Lottery turns out to be an unrealistic plan

Nathalie

27 May 2025

State Secretary Tjebbe van Oostenbruggen has stated that privatising the Dutch Lottery is impossible. The planned reforms in the gambling policy would make this plan unfeasible. The government should not sell the Dutch Lottery and then adjust the legislation in a way that undermines the value of the company.

Legislation

Digital compliance in the EU: what’s at stake for gambling?

Maxime

27 May 2025

The European Union (EU) is redefining the rules of the game for online gambling operators. Between digital accessibility, algorithmic responsibility and transparency of digital services, the new European directives impose an in-depth overhaul of the industry’s digital practices.

Legislation

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Secret agreements protecting British operators? The UKGC is under fire!

Caroline

26 May 2025

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is at the centre of a controversy after revelations of an opaque system allowing gambling operators to avoid public sanctions in exchange for donations to charity.

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RTBF reveals the risks of illegal gambling

Julien

26 May 2025

On Thursday 22 May 2025, the programme ‘On n’est pas des pigeons!’ broadcast on RTBF showed the disconcerting ease with which Belgians can access illegal gambling sites. Operating without a licence or regulation, these platforms expose players to major risks: no age verification, no deposit limits, and no measures to protect against addiction.

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Finland risks gambling chaos with new law – Top lawyer Antti Koivula sounds alarm

Ron

26 May 2025

Finland wants to lift the state monopoly on online gambling. From 2027, commercial operators will be allowed to participate under a licence. The law is not yet through, but the plans are ready.

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Germany: ISPs will no longer block illegal websites

Maxime

26 May 2025

On 19 March 2025, the Bundesverwaltungsgericht (BVerwG), Germany’s highest administrative court, handed down a ruling that redefined the limits of the regulatory authorities’ action against unauthorised online gambling sites.

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Sacred gifts, profane expenses: The case of the monk

Alex

25 May 2025

Wat Rai Khing, one of Thailand’s most respected temples, is at the heart of a resounding scandal. Its abbot, Phra Dhammavajiranuvatara, is accused of embezzling more than 300 million baht (around €8 million) from the temple’s funds to feed an addiction to online gambling, particularly baccarat.

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Golden Palace Club rewards loyal players – here’s how it works!

Julien

25 May 2025

Golden Palace has its own fan community: the Golden Palace Club. This club gives players access to extra benefits. The more you play, the more points you get.

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Gambling addiction and embezzlement: the SNCB-NMBS scandal

Glen

24 May 2025

A case of fraud has rocked the SNCB-NMBS and the Train World museum in Schaerbeek. An employee suffering from a gambling addiction embezzled more than €1 million over several years. The situation highlights the flaws in the museum’s internal controls, as well as the dangers of addiction.

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First woman to triumph at Triton

Alex

24 May 2025

Xuan Liu made poker history by becoming the first woman to win a tournament in the prestigious Triton Poker Series. In her first appearance, she triumphed in the $25,000 WPT Global Slam, outlasting 155 entrants to win $860,000.

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