With its biting humor, South Park takes on a new phenomenon: prediction market apps. In its latest episode, the series mocks Kalshi and Polymarket, while unleashing a tidal wave of online searches.
Imagine playing a slot machine with a 20-pence bet and winning guaranteed every spin. That’s exactly what happened with Playtech’s Fire Blaze Red Wizard game. Due to a software error, no one could lose. Within a few hours, 7,500 accounts collectively won a whopping €30 million at the Superbet online casino in Romania.
In recent years, the issue of behavioural influence in the gambling sector has been gaining visibility. And the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has just taken a major step forward: it has published an investigation report on how gaming operators subtly manipulate the behaviour of online players.
In Belgium, the website 711.be recently obtained a B+ licence. But this success has also attracted unwanted attention. For some time now, a sophisticated strategy has been observed: cybercriminals are exploiting the brand’s reputation to redirect internet users to illegal platforms.
In the fight against illegal online casinos, VNLOK believes it’s important to inform the public about reports received by Meld Vals Spel. They also believe politicians should be aware of how illegal casinos operate in the Dutch market.
The landscape of gambling regulation in the United Kingdom is about to undergo a major change. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has confirmed the upcoming closure of the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG), an advisory body that has had a profound impact on public policy on responsible gambling.
In New York, Times Square was already buzzing with neon lights, crowds and theatre when a proposal appeared that could change everything: a mega casino backed by rapper Jay-Z and his partners. But behind the promised glitz and glamour, there were those who feared that the magic of Broadway would disappear.
Online gaming giant Roblox is once again at the centre of a legal storm. In a federal court in San Francisco, the company has requested the dismissal of a class action lawsuit filed by parents who accuse it of indirectly promoting and profiting from practices akin to gambling involving minors.
It sounds innocent: you order a meal at McDonald’s, peel off a sticker and have a chance to win free chips, a drink or even a big prize. For millions of young people, this feels like a harmless game. But experts warn that these promotions are much more like gambling than most people realise.
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has just published the first part of an ambitious study on the illegal online gambling market. The aim is to understand why some consumers choose unregulated platforms despite the risks.
Holland Casino has completely revamped its poker environment. The revamp focuses on clarity, convenience and speed.
Danish sports media giant Better Collective has taken another step forward with the launch of Playbook, an online betting tool powered by artificial intelligence. Unveiled in the United States on the eve of the NFL season, the device promises to simplify the betting experience while helping operators build customer loyalty.
GamCare has published an independent study on its Money Guidance Service in England, a pilot project launched in 2022. The goal: to support people whose financial difficulties stem from gambling.
Since February 2025, a new creation from Random State has been shaking up the world of online gambling: Fish King. Far from a simple draw game, Fish King combines challenge, collection and aesthetics in a virtual fishing world.
In several Quebec restaurants, an unexpected surprise awaited customers in their fortune biscuits: instead of the traditional maxims, some papers revealed an advertisement for an online casino registered in Kahnawà:ke.
In Paris, the Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ) welcomed a Japanese delegation made up of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Japanese Embassy in France and researchers from the NRI Group. Together, they discussed a global issue: the fight against illegal gambling.
Public operator Norsk Tipping has found itself at the centre of a media storm after a spectacular error during a Eurojackpot draw. Nearly 47,000 players received false prize notifications. The affair could cost the company a record fine and calls into question the trust placed in the country’s gambling monopoly.
