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WSOP 2025: Belgium’s Kenny Hallaert finishes in 4th place

18 Jul 2025

Las Vegas, 16 July 2025. After eleven days of breathless suspense, the World Series of Poker Main Event is drawing to a close. Belgian Kenny Hallaert, one of the great stories of this XXL tournament, finished in fourth place.

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EGBA welcomes Yaspa, a fast-growing fintech

Maxime

18 Jul 2025

Yaspa, a fintech specialising in open payments, has joined the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) as a new associate member. This strategic alliance reinforces the shared ambitions of the two entities: to make secure and fluid payments a pillar of trust in a constantly evolving digital environment.

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When the National Lottery invades Belgian festivals

Julien

17 Jul 2025

For two decades, the National Lottery has been rolling out its famous ‘Cut, Scratch, Win’ campaign at some of Belgium’s biggest festivals. Officially fun, eco-responsible and festive, this operation masks a disturbing reality: a massive promotional campaign for a gambling product, in a context where other operators are simply not allowed to exist.

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Prohibited betting options: Kansspelautoriteit reprimands ZEbetting and Betca

Nathalie

17 Jul 2025

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) was forced to take action against prohibited betting options. Both ZEbetting and Betca were summoned for a reprimand.

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The rock-hard psychology behind casino games: here’s what you need to know

Ron

17 Jul 2025

Gambling is not just about winning money. Belgian players return mainly because of the feeling of excitement and thrill. Every bet provides a new adrenaline rush. When a player wins, dopamine is released – the “happy hormone” that creates euphoria.

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Belgium’s Kenny Hallaert could become WSOP champion tonight

Alex

16 Jul 2025

The 2025 World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas saw an unexpected face emerge among the four finalists: Kenny Hallaert, a Belgian professional from Hansbeke. A performance that confirms his status as a poker icon in Belgium.

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How Wimbledon is stopping live betting cheats

Sarah

16 Jul 2025

For the 2025 edition of Wimbledon, the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club has broken new ground. Gone are the suspects spotted solely via the bookmakers’ odds: Wimbledon is now deploying undercover agents (“spotters”) in the stands to track down courtsiders, the live bettors who exploit the time lag between the actual point and its televised broadcast.

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Netherlands: loot boxes escape the law

Alex

16 Jul 2025

The Netherlands has just delivered a damning report: despite clear guidelines on consumer protection in the face of video game monetisation practices, the majority of publishers continue to flout the regulations. A new university study reveals that 90% of popular iPhone games do not comply with legal obligations regarding loot boxes. And the most worrying thing? It’s often the biggest companies that break the rules with impunity.

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How did Bagnères-de-Luchon stop the return of the casino in its tracks?

Sarah

16 Jul 2025

On 9 July 2025, a tense town council put an abrupt end to plans to reopen the Bagnères-de-Luchon casino. Golden Palace’s proposal was rejected by 10 votes to 9, consigning to oblivion a project that had been two years in the making. It was a slap in the face that the spa had not anticipated.

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Eurojackpot: 47,000 Norwegian winners… by mistake

Julien

15 Jul 2025

Norsk Tipping, Norway’s public lottery operator, is under in-depth investigation after a series of serious technical errors, including the sending of false winnings to 47,000 Eurojackpot players. The regulator, Lotteritilsynet, is denouncing a breach of public trust and repeated breaches of the Gaming Act.

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Scratch card games: a risky commodity?

Caroline

15 Jul 2025

Despite their popularity and image as light entertainment, scratch card games can be a gateway to excessive gambling. This is particularly true when they are played both at the point of sale and online, or through high-stakes tickets, according to a study conducted by Concordia University (Montreal) at the request of the ANJ.

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Belgian gamblers share their story of addiction – fighting the temptation of online casinos

Ron

15 Jul 2025

Since the introduction of stricter Belgian gambling regulations, such as the EPIS system and mandatory wagering limits, many gambling addicts have been trying to get their lives on track. Yet this is far from always successful.

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The Ksa imposes heavy penalties on Casinoscout.nl and its owners

Caroline

14 Jul 2025

The Ksa has just imposed an injunction under penalty payment on Casinoscout.nl for promoting illegal casinos. The fine amounts to €75,000 per week.

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PepperMill Casino targeted by fraudulent adverts

Alex

11 Jul 2025

While Meta has just announced a tightening of its advertising policy against illegal gambling, fraudulent sponsored adverts have emerged on Facebook, exploiting PepperMill Casino’s image without authorisation.

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iGB Live: Punished gambling companies remain active

Ron

11 Jul 2025

A major international gambling fair took place in London in early July: iGB Live. More than 15,000 people from the gambling world gathered there.

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A visionary anniversary for ANJ’s 5th birthday

Caroline

11 Jul 2025

To mark its 5th birthday, the ANJ organised a major conference to strengthen the fight against gambling addiction. Experts and regulators called for more proactive regulation, focusing on AI, personalised support and legislative reform. The aim: to build a sustainable French model focused on protecting players.

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Meta puts an end to illegal gambling ads with its new rules

Alex

10 Jul 2025

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced a major change in its gambling advertising policy at the beginning of July 2025. Until now, many advertisements from poorly regulated operators circulated freely, without any real control. Meta now acknowledges that it must remedy this situation, under pressure from regulators and civil society.

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