A gambler won nearly €150,000 at Holland Casino in Rotterdam on the eve of 1 April. But when he told his partner the news, she immediately thought it was a joke.
A study conducted by researchers in the UK and Hong Kong sheds new light on the issue: the most effective prevention messages are not those that appeal to individual responsibility, but those that directly highlight the role and practices of gambling operators.
Online gaming is facing an alarming rise in data breaches. Sensitive player information is being exposed, revealing serious security flaws within the industry.
In Australia, the authorities are considering stricter restrictions on advertising following a pilot study showing a reduction in risky behaviour.
Blind boxes – those surprise boxes containing a random item – have become a massive hit. But are they a form of chance comparable to gambling? An expert professor sheds light on this phenomenon.
In Belgium, two casino projects, despite holding official licences, remain inexplicably offline: VCasino and Sam Casino.
Frustration is running high. Since yesterday, Google has been rolling out its March 2026 Spam Update, with one goal: to remove rubbish from search results. But anyone looking at casino keywords sees something different. Illegal tricks remain visible and are actually targeting the most vulnerable players.
A recent investigation by journalists at Global Gaming Insider reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots can recommend illegal online casinos and explain how to circumvent player protection measures.
In Las Vegas, there is no shortage of stories of spectacular wins, but some defy the odds to the point of becoming almost unreal. Such is the case of an anonymous player who, in a single session, hit two jackpots on the same machine at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
In a recent submission to the European Commission, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has sounded the alarm over the explosion of fraudulent websites and apps imitating legitimate operators.
You open your inbox and there it is again. A garish email full of promises of free spins and massive bonuses. Whilst legal gambling advertising is being cracked down on more and more strictly, this flood seems to be increasing. Frustration is growing and the impact is significant.
You see it almost everywhere: first enter your age, then click to continue. It may seem like a minor detail, but it isn’t. That choice increasingly determines whether you see gambling adverts, whilst young people should actually be protected from them.
A recent study shows that, for many gamers, loot boxes trigger sensations comparable to those experienced when gambling.
In Balaruc-les-Bains, innovative slot machines designed in Belgium are being installed in a highly regulated environment. GAMING1 is determined to redefine the casino experience for players.
A Dutch survey reveals that the majority of gamblers do not realise they are using illegal platforms. Behind professional interfaces and attractive promises, these sites blur the lines and perpetuate lasting confusion.
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) recently detected an intrusion into its IT systems. A few days later, a German female hacker claimed responsibility for the breach.
It’s all about control, rules and trust. 777.nl and Circus.nl are taking a new step and actively seeking help to better monitor their marketing. The two online gambling providers are launching a partnership with the Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliatesto gain a clearer picture of the risks associated with affiliate marketing.
