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The ANJ faces new challenges on the French gambling market

20 Feb 2024

In a recent interview with The Huddle, Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, president of the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), shed light on a possible opening of the French gambling market. The Française […]

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Will there be a Risk Score for gambling in Belgium?

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16 Feb 2024

In a move decidedly aimed at consumer protection and combating gambling addiction, Belgium may soon introduce a risk score for each legal gambling game.

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Increase in maximum gambling limits by 230,000 Belgians

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14 Feb 2024

In October 2022, Belgium took drastic measures to combat gambling addiction by lowering the legal betting limit from €500 to €200 per week.

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Belgium adopts stricter gambling law

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30 Jan 2024

Last Thursday, Belgium took a significant step in regulating gambling by adopting a new law. After four years of debate and legislative struggles, led notably by Stefaan Van Hecke (Groen), […]

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Française des Jeux Makes Major Move by Acquiring Kindred, Unibet’s Parent Company

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22 Jan 2024

The Française des Jeux (FDJ), the French lottery and gambling authority, announced this Monday its intention to acquire the Swedish operator Kindred for an impressive sum of 2.6 billion euros. […]

Economy

Raising the minimum gambling age in belgium to 21

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17 Jan 2024

The Flemish Expertise Centre for Alcohol and Other Drugs (VAD) suggests raising the minimum gambling age in Belgium to 21 years. Currently, access to casino games is only permitted from […]

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Twice as many self-exclusion from gambling in Belgium

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15 Jan 2024

The Belgian government is committed to responsible gaming and has developed various tools to support people suffering from gambling addiction, including self-exclusion from casinos and betting shops.

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Italy: Reform of the Online Gambling Law in 2024

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9 Jan 2024

The Italian government has approved the reorganization decree proposed by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, marking a new step in the reform of online gambling and betting laws in Italy.

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Belgian Gaming Industry in 2022: Impressive Growth of Offline Gambling

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28 Dec 2023

The Belgian Gaming Commission recently published its annual report for 2022, showing an overall positive development for the Belgian gaming industry.

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New Growth for Online Gaming in the Netherlands

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26 Dec 2023

After two years of steady growth, the online casino sector in the Netherlands appears poised for more growth in 2024, according to the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch regulatory authority for gambling.

Economy

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Gambling in Belgium and the Netherlands: identical spending, divergent trends

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18 Dec 2023

A recent study revealed striking similarities and notable differences in gaming habits between Belgians and Dutch people.

Economy

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YouTube and Twitch convicted in Italy for illegal gambling advertising

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15 Dec 2023

In a move to strengthen the regulation of gambling advertising, AGCOM has imposed significant fines on YouTube and Twitch.

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Illegal gambling in Belgium, a growing menace

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14 Dec 2023

A recent report released by BAGO reveals a worrying trend within Belgium’s gambling industry. In fact, 20% of Belgian players engage in gambling on illegal platforms.

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EGBA Warnings About the Urgency of Regulating the Online Casino Market in France

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6 Dec 2023

Faced with the growing threat posed by the black market of online gambling in France, the EGBA is launching an urgent appeal to the French authorities.

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Suspect in Napoleon Casino Genk Shooting Arrested in Spain

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1 Dec 2023

The suspect in the shooting at the Casino Napoléon in Genk arrested in Spain thanks to a joint operation between Belgian and Spanish police.

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Illegal gambling is dominating Germany

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30 Nov 2023

A recent study by Gunther Schnabl reveals that the black market dominates the online gambling industry in Germany.

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Prevention of gambling addiction: Gaming1 and ULB enter into collaboration

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21 Nov 2023

Gaming1, a major player in the gaming sector in Belgium, announced a revolutionary initiative in partnership with ULB during the European Safer Gambling Week: the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent addiction gambling.

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