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28 Mar 2025

Cybersecurity expert Lilith Wittmann has discovered a critical flaw in Merkur’s GraphQL interface, exposing the data of 800,000 players. This vulnerability allowed illegal casinos in Germany to exploit insecure software supplied by The Mill Adventure. After alerting the company, Wittmann found that it had cut off access to unregulated platforms, leading to the sudden closure of at least 12 gaming sites.

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Apple and Google accused of facilitating illegal gambling

27 Mar 2025

Apple and Google are the target of a class action lawsuit in the US, accusing them of facilitating illegal gambling by hosting ‘sweepstakes’ casino applications on their platforms. The plaintiffs claim that the two technology giants profit from these activities by taking commissions on integrated purchases, processing financial transactions and using targeted advertising algorithms to attract vulnerable users. This RICO-based lawsuit could redefine the responsibility of digital platforms for the content they distribute.

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Neurodivergence and gambling: a little-known risk

26 Mar 2025

Recent research shows that neurodivergent individuals, such as those with ADHD or autism, are at increased risk of suffering gambling-related damage. Although they do not gamble more often than others, they are more vulnerable to negative effects because of escape mechanisms or stimulation-seeking behaviour. Tailored interventions, such as personalised support and accessible treatment environments, are essential to prevent these problem behaviours and provide effective help.

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Dangerous betting on Roblox

22 Mar 2025

In recent months, European regulators, particularly in Denmark, have highlighted a worrying phenomenon that is developing on the Roblox video games platform: the growth of online betting via the game’s virtual currency, Robux.

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An illegal casino in a camper van (RV)

22 Mar 2025

In the shadow of legal casinos and large gaming halls, a worrying phenomenon is growing in Oakland, California: illegal casinos set up in RVs. This booming illegal market often escapes the attention of the authorities.

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Lucas Paquetá faces life suspension – What happened?

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20 Mar 2025

The football world has been rocked by yet another match-fixing scandal, this time involving Lucas Paquetá, a Brazilian midfielder who plays for West Ham United.

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110 casinos in 24 hours: record broken!

17 Mar 2025

Las Vegas, the city where anything is possible, has just been the scene of an unprecedented feat: a Dutch couple, Dominique van der Geer and Armijn Meijer, have set a new Guinness World Record by visiting 110 casinos in just 24 hours.

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Are cryptocurrency casinos legal in Belgium? What does the law say?

16 Mar 2025

n Belgium, online and physical casinos must comply with strict regulations. They are not allowed to offer cryptocurrency transactions as they are required to stick to real money.

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Win your dream home with the Lotto

15 Mar 2025

The Belgian National Lottery has just announced major changes to the Lotto from 1 May 2025. The aim? Modernising the player experience and meeting the housing aspirations of Belgians.

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When Italian students hack the lotto with AI

13 Mar 2025

Three mathematics students from the University of Salento in Lecce, Italy, recently made headlines by using artificial intelligence to win substantial lottery prizes.

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VNLOK brings in Eric Konings: big changes coming?

13 Mar 2025

Eric Konings has taken a new step in his career. From 1 March, he has left NOGA and is now working at VNLOK. He will continue to do what he does best: influence the gambling industry as a senior policy advisor.

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Paddy Power ordered to pay rejected jackpot

13 Mar 2025

In October 2020, Corrine Durber, a gardener from Gloucestershire, experienced a moment that should have been synonymous with immense joy. Playing the online game Wild Hatter on Paddy Power’s platform, her screen displayed a colossal win of £1,097,132.71, the Monster Jackpot.

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Cyberattacks: Educational websites targeted to promote illegal casinos

12 Mar 2025

The number of cyberattacks aiming to promote illegal gambling sites is increasing in Belgium. Not only school websites but also law firms have been affected. One of the victims of […]

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Illegal poker tournaments dismantled by the Ksa

10 Mar 2025

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, has recently stepped up its efforts to combat illegal gambling and associated subversive crime.

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