In a story that mixes crime, luck and moral dilemma, two homeless men recently won €500,000 from scratch cards. Problem: the tickets were bought with a stolen bank card.
Sweden’s online gambling market is experiencing worrying growth in its illegal segment. According to recent estimates, a quarter of the country’s gambling activities take place on unauthorised platforms, thereby escaping regulation and depriving the State of substantial revenue.
iGaming giant Entain has once again found itself in the spotlight, but this time for far less glorious reasons. Former executives of the company, including its ex-CEO, have decided to file a lawsuit against their former employer, accusing the company of breaching privileges in previous legal proceedings.
Jack’s Casino in Amersfoort (Netherlands) has once again been the target of an armed robbery, plunging the town into anxiety.
France’s gaming sector continues to surprise with its resilience and ability to innovate. In 2024, market leader Française des Jeux (FDJ) reported impressive results, confirming solid growth despite an increasingly restrictive tax environment.
On 11 February 2025, the French Council of State handed down two major decisions confirming the authority of the National Gaming Authority (ANJ) over the games offered and promotional strategies of monopoly operators, in particular La Française des Jeux (FDJ).
In a major blow to Norway’s state-owned online gaming operator Norsk Tipping, the Norwegian Gaming Regulatory Authority (Lotteritilsynet) has imposed a record fine of NOK 36 million (approximately €3.3 million).
At the start of 2025, the French government has announced a significant increase in taxes on online gambling operators.
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, recently issued a warning to online gambling operator TonyBet.
On 16 February 2025, the UK Gambling Commission imposed a record fine of £95,000 on Merkur Slots UK Limited, a subsidiary of an international gaming group.
The world of gambling is about to undergo a major transformation. State Secretary for Law Protection Teun Struycken recently presented a series of proposals aimed at tightening regulation of the sector.
On 12 February 2025, the UK Gambling Commission announced that online betting site Stake.uk will cease trading in the UK market from 11 March 2025.
In 2024, Belgium saw a significant increase in the number of players choosing to self-exclude from gambling.
Reddit’s r/AITAH forum is known for its moral dilemma debates. But one trend is intriguing: many posts mention winning on Stake without ever mentioning losses.
In 2024, the Dutch authorities introduced new regulations to govern online gambling. The aim was clear: to limit excessive losses by players and promote a safer environment.
On 13 February 2025, over 100 industry professionals, regulators and law enforcement representatives gathered at the Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group’s (GAMLG) annual event to address the growing challenges of financial crime in the UK gambling sector.
