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Gambling and suicide: one in three gamblers affected in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, gambling addiction is no longer a discreet problem. A recent study reveals that a third of people…

Bet365’s secret plans for France leaked!

Bet365, one of the biggest names in the gambling world, is seriously considering France. This is quite remarkable, because for…

Bet, leak or coincidence surrounding the Nobel Prize?

A few hours before the official announcement of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, María Corina Machado, massive bets on…

Cresus Casino: the end of an illegal empire

It's the end of an illegal online gambling empire. Behind the apparent success of Cresus Casino, a sprawling network of…

Ksa and VVCS discuss the risks of gambling and match-fixing in football

On september 18, 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit met with the VVCS (Vereniging van contractspelers) to discuss the risks of gambling and…

Man wins £1 million with scratch card and ends up in hospital

Adam Lopez, 39, a forklift driver from Mattishall in the United Kingdom, felt like a king at the beginning of…

Shocking: firefighter uses aid funds to finance gambling addiction

James Hoffman, 42, from Depew, New York, has admitted stealing nearly $450,000 from a volunteer firefighters' organisation. He used the…

Is AI threatening our anti-money laundering systems?

Artificial intelligence is now at the heart of the gambling industry's compliance mechanisms. But behind the promise of efficiency and…

It has become this bad: 22 gambling adverts per minute during top football  match

You'd think they'd get the message by now, but no. While millions of fans were glued to their telly for…

TV show Lubach exposes illegal gambling site with bets on prime minister

During the broadcast of De Avondshow met Arjen Lubach, a popular programme on Dutch television, the topic ‘Who will be…

Growing calls for a ban on gambling advertisements in the London Underground

The debate about gambling advertisements on London's public transport is in full swing again. The advertisements are particularly prominent in…

Dutch professional footballer Osmon Foyo caught placing 252 illegal bets

Imagine: you are 21 years old, playing for a professional club in England, you have worked hard to get there,…

Australian regulator accused of favouritism towards bookmakers

For several months now, the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC), the main authority responsible for regulating online betting…

Jupiler Pro League: strong action against dangerous gambling

Belgian football is mobilising to prevent gambling addiction and combat match-fixing. The Pro League, RBFA and BAGO have launched a…

UKGC: Lottery licence scandal in court

The UKGC is facing an explosive case in London's High Court. Media tycoon Richard Desmond is challenging the award of…

OpenOverGokken: The Ksa unveils a key site on the dangers of gambling

In the Netherlands, the Kansspelautoriteit has taken a new step in preventing the risks associated with gambling with the launch…

Closure of Holland Casino would drive tens of thousands of players to illegal gambling

Closing Holland Casino would have enormous consequences. According to a report by Atlas Research, tens of thousands of Dutch people…