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Online Gambling in Spain: Slight decline in Q2 but growth continues

30 Sep 2024

Spain has 78 companies licensed to offer online gambling services. In the second quarter of this year, the market experienced sustained growth, reaching a record turnover of €346.3 million.

Economy

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Second mass claim against online casinos: gamblers demand millions in return

Ron Emmerink

30 Sep 2024

Online casinos in the Netherlands are in trouble again. After a series of individual lawsuits against gambling companies, a second major mass claim is now coming.

Economy

Family convicted of money laundering at Monaco casino

Caroline B.

29 Sep 2024

An Italian family has been convicted of money laundering in Monaco’s famous Casino Café de Paris. The family deposited large amounts of cash into slot machines without declaring them legal.

Sensation

1 in 4 Belgian youngsters already gamble for money

Ron Emmerink

28 Sep 2024

Gambling seems like an innocent pastime, but for many youngsters the danger starts with a simple scratch card.

Legislation

Operators of bar games claim incorrect figures

Maxime R.

27 Sep 2024

The Gaming Commission (KSC) in Belgium is receiving criticism after publishing its annual report for 2023. License holders in class C, who operate bar games, are particularly critical.

Economy

PokerStars is not coming back to the Netherlands

Ron Emmerink

27 Sep 2024

Bad news for poker players in the Netherlands. It seems that PokerStars is leaving the country for good.

News

Stabbing at Napoleon Casino Sint-Truiden: One-year prison sentence demanded

Maxime R.

26 Sep 2024

A violent incident took place at the Napoleon Casino in Sint-Truiden on November 1, 2023. What started as a fight between two groups ended in a stabbing in which a man was seriously injured.

Sensation

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Flutter completes acquisition of Snaitech

Caroline B.

26 Sep 2024

Flutter Entertainment announced last Tuesday that it has completed the acquisition of Snaitech. A transaction worth €2.3 billion that marks a new milestone in Flutter’s growth strategy.

Economy

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Ksa takes tough action against Luxurybingods: high penalty

Ron Emmerink

25 Sep 2024

The Gaming Authority (Ksa) has imposed a hefty penalty on the owner of the social media account Luxurybingods.

Legislation

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Golden Palace donates school supplies to hundreds of children

Caroline B.

25 Sep 2024

The Golden Palace online casino, known for its games, is also proving to be a player in solidarity. This back-to-school season, Golden Palace demonstrated its commitment to underprivileged children by organizing a major collection of school supplies for the Restos du Cœur.

Sensation

SportEasy App users receive gambling warnings

Caroline B.

25 Sep 2024

The French National Gaming Authority, ANJ (Autorité Nationale des Jeux), has started something new on the SportEasy app. This app, where athletes and coaches come together to plan matches and manage teams, is now getting a prevention campaign against the growing influence of sports betting.

Legislation

Sega Sammy Receives Preliminary Approval for GAN Acquisition in Nevada

Ron Emmerink

24 Sep 2024

Sega Sammy has received preliminary approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) for its acquisition of GAN Limited. The deal, worth around $107.6 million, was announced in December of last year.

Economy

Gaming Authority reduces mega fine for Videoslots after review

Ron Emmerink

24 Sep 2024

The Dutch Gaming Authority has reduced the fine for gambling company Videoslots, which originally amounted to almost €10 million, to €975,000. The fine was imposed for admitting a player from the Netherlands.

Legislation

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Malta Gaming Authority warns of illegal gambling websites: ‘Do not play here’

Ron Emmerink

24 Sep 2024

The Malta Gaming Authority MGA has issued an official warning. There are a number of gambling websites that falsely claim to be licensed.

Legislation

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New tax measure: Holland Casino possibly offline-only

Ron Emmerink

23 Sep 2024

A new study by Atlas Research shows that the future looks bleak for gaming arcades and casinos, both online and in the physical world.

Economy

Tony Hawk to SBC Summit: From skater to businessman

Ron Emmerink

23 Sep 2024

Tony Hawk, the man who turned skateboarding into a life-changing brand, is coming to Lisbon to share his story at the SBC Summit.

Sensation

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Gambling tax in the Netherlands to increase significantly

Ron Emmerink

23 Sep 2024

The gambling tax in the Netherlands will be increased significantly in the coming years. In 2025 the rate will increase to 34.2% and in 2026 even to 37.8%.

Economy