SVSG: a €2 million national plan unveiled
With nearly €2 million allocated to a new national early detection network, the Netherlands aims to identify problem gamblers earlier…
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Golden Palace obtains gaming licence in Thonon-les-Bains
The Golden Palace group has officially obtained authorisation to operate a casino in Thonon-les-Bains. This ambitious project promises economic benefits,…
GGCS: Why European countries are so unequal
This month marks the official publication of the very first version of the Global Gambling Control Scorecard (GGCS). Designed to…
Kalshi accused of deceiving its users — lawsuit launched
For several months now, the Kalshi platform — initially conceived as a derivative prediction market — has been at the…
€230,000 claim rejected: traumatised former croupier loses case against Holland Casino
A former employee of the Valkenburgcasino had his claim for €230,000 rejected by the courts. He was seeking this amount…
High-tech scam in a Sydney casino: $1.2 million stolen
A couple from Kazakhstan is at the centre of one of the most sophisticated fraud scandals seen recently in the…
CNN integrates Kalshi’s predictive betting: future or drift?
When one of the world's global news giants decides to rely on predictive markets to fuel its reporting, traditional journalism…
He won €20,000… then was violently attacked
A few hours earlier, a Dutch casino had awarded him a substantial win. But on his way home, his moment…
Unibet: scandals, fines and an uncertain future
For years, Unibet has dominated the online gaming market in the Netherlands. But the road to 2027 is shaping up…
95% of casino ads on Facebook are illegal
According to a new study commissioned by VNLOK, the Dutch association of licensed online gambling operators, almost all ads seen…
End of an era: NOGA ceases activities
NOGA is now winding down its activities. The organisation that defended the interests of licensed online gaming operators has seen…
Historic case: YouTube on trial for gambling adverts
For the past few days, a major legal case has been shaking up the world of video platforms: YouTube is…
Barrière accelerates its expansion
Long a symbol of luxury firmly rooted in France, the Barrière group is now undergoing the most extensive transformation in…
Hoge Raad: a blow to players’ appeals
The hopes of thousands of Dutch players of recovering their online losses are fading: the Advocate General of the Hoge…
Cresus Casino: the underbelly of an illegal giant
Behind the sunny facades of a start-up based in Cyprus, the French justice system suspects the existence of a clandestine…
Bagnères-de-Luchon closes the door on the casino
Bagnères-de-Luchon has made its decision. After months of debate, reports and consultations, the spa town has decided not to relaunch…
A plane to find a €1 million winner?
Every year, millions of euros go unclaimed for lack of an identified winner. But this time, the story took a…