664 out of 1,400 gaming halls are located in poor neighbourhoods
In the United Kingdom, a new BBC investigation has revealed a disturbing fact: half of all land-based gaming halls are…
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Scandal in Japan: 9 police officers arrested for illegal gambling
Nine police officers stationed in Hyogo Prefecture have been officially named as suspects in an investigation into illegal online gambling,…
Spectacular jackpots that marked 2025
The year 2025 will be remembered as an exceptional year for unexpected and spectacular wins, both in casinos and lottery…
Holland Casino’s RTPs more secret than ever
What are Holland Casino's actual practices regarding payout rates to players (RTP)? Why are the authorities remaining silent on this…
“We do it legally” – FanDuel challenges Polymarket with new prediction platform
A new player is entering the prediction market. FanDuel, known for sports betting, is going one step further and launching…
‘One in three gamblers thought about suicide’ – Unibet under pressure after new figures
The figures are painful and confronting. Since 2013, Unibet received hundreds of distress alerts from players who indicated they no…
Sports betting and the downward spiral: the unfiltered account of a former addict
Noah Vineberg, a 52-year-old Ottawa resident, is now celebrating more than seven years of abstinence after spending almost a million…
Kansspelautoriteit renews governance and organisation: more focus on player protection and data
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) is facing a new chapter. From 1 January 2026, the regulator will have a revamped board structure…
Rank Group hit hard: €7m fraud revealed
An unexpected shock hit Spain at the end of the year. Rank Group, a major operator, has just revealed a…
De Warmste Week: PepperMill Casino’s commitment
This year, PepperMill Casino has chosen to take a clear and assertive action: to support De Warmste Week with a…
When Christmas brings millions: true stories
As the festive season approaches, hope and luck often materialise in the form of lottery tickets or slot machines. Several…
DraftKings error: Player wins $934,000
A successful bet can change a life - sometimes even without the initial intention of cheating. In a spectacular development…
Controversy surrounding Meridianbet and its B+ licence
Belgium's Gaming Commission(GC) recently granted a B+ licence to Meridianbet Casino, officially authorising the operator to operate online gambling in…
Meta faces a crisis of advertising confidence
Social networking giant Metais now facing a major controversy surrounding its advertising system. An in-depth investigation, based on internal documents…
LeoVegas fined €500,000 for breach of duty of care
In fining LeoVegas €500,000, the Dutch Gaming Authority has reiterated that online gaming operators' duty of care is not an…
Paddy Power Betfair fined £2m for failings
Paddy Power Betfair has agreed to pay £2 million after a compliance audit highlighted serious failings in player protection. The…
The National Lottery launches the Heritage Tombola
The National Lottery is preparing to launch a new game with a strong social impact. Called the ‘Heritage Tombola’, this…