Are cryptocurrency casinos legal in Belgium? What does the law say?
n Belgium, online and physical casinos must comply with strict regulations. They are not allowed to offer cryptocurrency transactions as…
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Win your dream home with the Lotto
The Belgian National Lottery has just announced major changes to the Lotto from 1 May 2025. The aim? Modernising the…
When Italian students hack the lotto with AI
Three mathematics students from the University of Salento in Lecce, Italy, recently made headlines by using artificial intelligence to win…
VNLOK brings in Eric Konings: big changes coming?
Eric Konings has taken a new step in his career. From 1 March, he has left NOGA and is now…
Paddy Power ordered to pay rejected jackpot
In October 2020, Corrine Durber, a gardener from Gloucestershire, experienced a moment that should have been synonymous with immense joy.…
Cyberattacks: Educational websites targeted to promote illegal casinos
The number of cyberattacks aiming to promote illegal gambling sites is increasing in Belgium. Not only school websites but also…
Illegal poker tournaments dismantled by the Ksa
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, has recently stepped up its efforts to combat illegal gambling and associated subversive…
Unveiling the mysteries of gamblers’ brains
The world of gambling has long intrigued scientists and health professionals. In Lyon, researchers have set out to explore the…
Michael van Dijk: A descent into the hell of online gambling addiction
When online gambling was legalized in the Netherlands, 26-year-old Michael van Dijk quickly spiraled into addiction.
Bank or Big Brother? Santander’s anti-gambling emails
British bank Santander is at the centre of a controversy after sending emails to its customers about their gambling habits,…
Helmond: Café involved in illegal gambling
On 27 February, a joint operation by the Peelland Interventieteam (PIT), the municipality of Helmond, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit,…
Card theft: punishment for a postman with a gambling addiction
A case involving theft, gambling addiction and celebrity recently hit the headlines in Belgium. A postman from Anderlecht, accused of…
Video: Scratchings stolen by an intruder through the ceiling
An unusual burglary is rocking the city of Nottingham. On 21 February 2025, a man stormed a Sainsbury's superstore using…
Betting on the Pope’s health: an intriguing new market
The health of public figures has long been a subject of interest, but the recent bet on the health of…
Illegal advertising: Stake caught in the act!
Stake, the cryptocurrency-based online casino, is once again at the centre of controversy. A digital advertisement for its services was…
Balatro: from 18+ to 12+, PEGI caves in under pressure
The independent game Balatro recently hit the headlines because of a controversy over its classification by PEGI.
Knokke-Heist casino construction under scrutiny
The municipality of Knokke-Heist recently announced the appointment of a team of independent experts to oversee the construction of its…