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Match-fixing is growing thanks to secret apps – this is how it really works

31 May 2025

Match-fixing is a growing problem in the sports world. Criminals use encrypted messaging apps such as Telegram and Signal to make agreements about the outcome of matches. These apps ensure that no one can just read along.

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How did the desert city of Las Vegas evolve into a gambler’s mecca?

Nathalie

31 May 2025

Have you ever wondered why this desert city bears the name “Las Vegas”? And how Las Vegas evolved over the years into the iconic, glitzy and glamorous vacation destination we know today?

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The KVA uses social media to warn players about illegal gambling market

Nathalie

30 May 2025

The KVA is fighting the illegal market and is using social media extensively to warn players about illegal gambling. Their website will also be rebuilt so that, among other things, members of the quality mark will get their own page.

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Circus wins big court case: gambler gets nothing back

Glen

29 May 2025

A Dutch gambler went to court because he felt online casino Circus had breached its duty of care. Over three weeks, he lost more than €20,000 and demanded that money back. The man also claimed that he was in Cruks and therefore should never have been allowed to gamble.

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Kansspelautoriteit boss Michel Groothuizen now also a GREF board member

Ron

29 May 2025

At the annual meeting of the Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF) in Athens, good news has come for Michel Groothuizen. The chairman of the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has been unanimously appointed as a GREF board member for the period 2025-2027.

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Dutch television program Radar investigates lawsuits against Unibet

Nathalie

29 May 2025

In the consumer program Radar of AvroTros, there has been a lot of commotion about the summary proceedings that have been initiated against Unibet. At Radar, they were only too happy to investigate this matter and asked the Dutch Kansspelautoriteit and State Secretary Teun Struycken to respond in writing. This episode was broadcast on NPO2 on May 26.

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Jeroen Hairwassers (Fontys) is pursuing research into the prevention of gambling addiction among young adults

Nathalie

28 May 2025

Jeroen Hairwassers works as a lecturer-researcher at Fontys and is currently conducting research into how gambling addiction can be prevented among young adults. He has received a PhD grant for his research and will collaborate with the Amsterdam UMC hospital.

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Secret agreements protecting British operators? The UKGC is under fire!

Caroline

26 May 2025

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is at the centre of a controversy after revelations of an opaque system allowing gambling operators to avoid public sanctions in exchange for donations to charity.

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RTBF reveals the risks of illegal gambling

Julien

26 May 2025

On Thursday 22 May 2025, the programme ‘On n’est pas des pigeons!’ broadcast on RTBF showed the disconcerting ease with which Belgians can access illegal gambling sites. Operating without a licence or regulation, these platforms expose players to major risks: no age verification, no deposit limits, and no measures to protect against addiction.

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Sacred gifts, profane expenses: The case of the monk

Alex

25 May 2025

Wat Rai Khing, one of Thailand’s most respected temples, is at the heart of a resounding scandal. Its abbot, Phra Dhammavajiranuvatara, is accused of embezzling more than 300 million baht (around €8 million) from the temple’s funds to feed an addiction to online gambling, particularly baccarat.

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Golden Palace Club rewards loyal players – here’s how it works!

Julien

25 May 2025

Golden Palace has its own fan community: the Golden Palace Club. This club gives players access to extra benefits. The more you play, the more points you get.

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Gambling addiction and embezzlement: the SNCB-NMBS scandal

Glen

24 May 2025

A case of fraud has rocked the SNCB-NMBS and the Train World museum in Schaerbeek. An employee suffering from a gambling addiction embezzled more than €1 million over several years. The situation highlights the flaws in the museum’s internal controls, as well as the dangers of addiction.

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First woman to triumph at Triton

Alex

24 May 2025

Xuan Liu made poker history by becoming the first woman to win a tournament in the prestigious Triton Poker Series. In her first appearance, she triumphed in the $25,000 WPT Global Slam, outlasting 155 entrants to win $860,000.

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Arturo Vidal, top footballer, caught up in gambling scandal surrounding own platform

Sarah

23 May 2025

In April, Arturo Vidal, former player of top clubs such as Juventus and Bayern Munich, launched his own gambling platform: Juega con el King. With a flashy announcement on Instagram, he called on fans to ‘bet like a king’.

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Fake casino comparison sites: beware!

Alex

22 May 2025

A proliferation of bogus sites ranking the best online casinos has begun to appear in Belgium. Behind a facade of seriousness, these pages claim to recommend safe and legal platforms. In reality, they are directing Internet users towards casinos operating illegally.

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Entain case: the British courts uphold the confidentiality of documents

Maxime

21 May 2025

On 13 May 2025, the UK High Court granted Entain, the online betting giant and owner of Ladbrokes and Coral, permission to keep confidential its defence documents in a court case brought by its former directors, Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman. The decision prevents public access to Entain’s legal responses to allegations of corruption relating to its former Turkish subsidiary.

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Cruks fails: players hit by new glitch

Ron

21 May 2025

The Cruks register, designed to protect people from gambling addiction, faced technical problems again yesterday. Players could not register or exclude themselves from participating in online gambling.

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