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Ksa fines Starscream Limited for illegal gambling in the Netherlands

15 Jan 2026

No age verification, no license, but betting with autoplay was fully available. For thousands of Dutch people, it was child’s play to gamble on banned sites. Now, the foreign gambling company Starscream Limited is being presented with the bill: a fine of over 4.2 million euros.

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€750,000 fine for ComeOn – Ksa cracks down hard after player protection investigation

Ron Emmerink

14 Jan 2026

They lost thousands of euros in just a few clicks. Young adults were given free rein to keep gambling at ComeOn casino. The Kansspelautoriteit is now intervening and imposing a fine of 750,000 euros.

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OpenOverGokken explains gambling in plain language

Sarah C.

14 Jan 2026

In the Netherlands, gambling is a growing part of everyday life, but the mechanisms involved, the risks and the means of prevention are often poorly understood. That’s why OpenOverGokken.nl has launched new educational content to explain gambling in simple language, accessible to everyone, without minimising the risks or dramatising the practices.

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When hormones dictate gambling behaviour

Alex D.

14 Jan 2026

Can hormonal variations in women influence their gambling behaviour? That’s precisely what British researchers set out to find out in a ground-breaking study that could revolutionise our understanding of addiction.

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Gaming1 makes 42 people redundant in Liège

Alex D.

13 Jan 2026

Gaming1 has made 42 redundancies at its digital technology centre. The decision is all the more controversial given the company’s flourishing business, while at the same time boasting a sustained recruitment policy.

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Gamblers furious after Polymarket decision – bets not paid out

Ron Emmerink

12 Jan 2026

The gambling platform Polymarket has announced that it will not pay out to users who placed bets on a US invasion of Venezuela, despite the spectacular arrest of President Nicolás Maduro by US troops. This decision has angered users who thought they had won a million-dollar jackpot.

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Big names in the gambling industry predict 2026 – here’s what it looks like

Ron Emmerink

12 Jan 2026

The biggest names in the gaming industry took a few minutes at the start of the year to share their predictions. 2025 was not an easy year for the gambling sector, and 2026 doesn’t look like it will be any simpler.

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Mindway AI revolutionises responsible gaming at DraftKings

Julien D.

11 Jan 2026

At the beginning of 2026, DraftKings, a major player in online sports betting and gambling, announced a new collaboration with Mindway AI to improve player safety and education.

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Dopamine and speculation: The dark side of Pokémon and TCGs

Caroline B.

11 Jan 2026

In an incisive opinion column published on Legaal Nederlands Casino, expert Armijn Meijer draws a disturbing parallel between the trading card industry, in particular the Pokémon card game, and the psychological mechanisms of the casino. Meijer points the finger at the impunity enjoyed by franchises such as Pokémon, which market dopamine in sachets to young people.

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These were the biggest betting moments of 2025 – striking shifts visible

Ron Emmerink

10 Jan 2026

One moment a classic horse racing event, the other an American final with millions of viewers. The top tier of the world’s biggest bets is remarkably broad, according to new research by Entain.

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Meta earns billions from gambling advertisements targeting Belgian young people

Glen L.

9 Jan 2026

The Gaming Commission has already sounded the alarm 7,820 times, but gambling advertisements continue to appear on Facebook and Instagram. And young people continue to click.

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‘It’s about money, not hunting’: police uncover gambling behind poaching

Ron Emmerink

9 Jan 2026

The police paint a disturbing picture of poaching in the Netherlands. Behind the scenes, betting is playing an increasingly important role.

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Brut reveals how self-exclusion protects an excessive gambler

Alex D.

9 Jan 2026

By broadcasting the testimonial of a problem gambler who opted for a self-exclusion on gambling in partnership with the National Gaming Authority (ANJ), Brut has shed light on a reality that is still too often kept quiet.

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Circus Gran Casino closes its doors at Maastricht Airport

Glen L.

8 Jan 2026

‘We’ve reached the end of the line.’ That’s how a spokesperson for Circus Gran Casino described the closure of their branch at Maastricht Aachen Airport. According to the company, the increased gambling tax has made it no longer viable to continue operating.

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Stake scandal: Drake and Adin Ross accused of fraud and massive manipulation

Julien D.

8 Jan 2026

Drake and streamer Adin Ross are the target of a federal class-action suit filed in Virginia, accusing them of organised racketeering (RICO) via the Stake.us platform.

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Game or gamble? Telegram tests new game function with emojis and virtual currency

Glen L.

8 Jan 2026

It is simple, fast, and emoji-driven. Telegram is quietly testing its own dice game with virtual money. But experts are holding their breath: how long will this remain outside regulatory oversight?

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Rebranding of the Nederlandse Loterij: new logos for 2026

Sarah C.

7 Jan 2026

Since January 1, Nederlandse Loterij has rolled out a new graphic identity for six of its lottery brands, including the famous Staatsloterij and Lotto. This standardization aims to strengthen the link between the games and the parent company, ahead of a historic year of celebrations for the group.

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