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Slot machines: risk reclassified in the Netherlands

6 May 2026

In the Netherlands, a policy decision could redefine the perception of slot machines across Europe. Following an in-depth audit of money laundering risks, the authorities are considering classifying this sector as ‘low risk’.

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Fake copyright: even the regulator is being targeted

Sarah C.

5 May 2026

A copyright infringement complaint targeting the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has reignited a heated debate: the misuse of copyright protection mechanisms for the purposes of unfair competition.

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Gambling addiction recognised as a medical cause of death

Caroline B.

3 May 2026

British courts have just issued a shocking ruling regarding the death of Ellen Mulvey, a 44-year-old mother who took her own life. According to the coroner, gambling addiction directly contributed to her death.

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2025 report from the Gaming Mediator

Glen L.

2 May 2026

On 28 April 2026, the Gaming Mediator published its annual report for 2025. This document highlights a significant rise in requests for mediation, mainly relating to sports betting, whilst noting a marked improvement in the dispute resolution rate.

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Meta allows illegal casino adverts to run

Alex D.

29 Apr 2026

Adverts for an illegal online casino are circulating widely on Facebook and Instagram, reaching over a million users in the Netherlands. Despite repeated reports and previous sanctions against the operator, these adverts are not considered a breach of Meta’s rules.

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Political candidates caught betting on themselves on Kalshi

Glen L.

28 Apr 2026

Kalshi recently penalised several political candidates for betting on their own electoral prospects. A case that raises questions about ethics, transparency and the limits of financial tools applied to politics.

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Addiction among young people: the unexpected role of sport

Maxime R.

27 Apr 2026

A recent study conducted in Belgium involving more than 11,000 young people aged 12 to 24 shows that sports betting is not an isolated behaviour, but is often part of a wider pattern of risky behaviour and addiction.

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Bet365 launches in France in April 2026

Caroline B.

27 Apr 2026

Bet365 officially enters the French market with a licence from the National Gaming Authority (ANJ).

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Pokémon cards: a danger to children?

Alex D.

26 Apr 2026

According to an addiction expert, certain practices associated with Pokémon cards and booster packs bear disturbing similarities to the mechanisms of gambling, particularly for younger children.

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Crypto misappropriated for gambling

Glen L.

26 Apr 2026

A court ruling in The Hague has revealed a worrying trend: funds intended for investment in cryptocurrencies have been used for online gambling.

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Weather manipulation in Paris to win $20,000 on Polymarket?

Alex D.

25 Apr 2026

In early April, unusual temperature readings recorded near Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris attracted attention. Two sudden and brief rises in temperature, difficult to explain by natural causes, coincided with bets placed on Polymarket.

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The EGBA warns: the black market is booming

Julien D.

23 Apr 2026

Europe is facing a rapid rise in illegal gambling, a phenomenon the EGBA considers increasingly worrying. The organisation believes that certain public policies are, paradoxically, helping to strengthen the black market.

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Google removes 270 million gambling adverts in 2025

Alex D.

22 Apr 2026

In 2025, Google reached a milestone in its advertising control policy by removing more than 270 million adverts related to gambling and betting.

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The illegal casinos SPINGRANNY and BONUS KONG are trapping Belgian players

Caroline B.

19 Apr 2026

The offshore casinos SPINGRANNY & BONUS KONG have purchased the domain name bet90-casino.be to impersonate the legal bookmaker BET90.

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A VAD webinar on the line between video games and gambling

Julien D.

16 Apr 2026

Video games are increasingly incorporating mechanisms similar to those found in gambling, blurring the lines, particularly for young people. A webinar organised by the VAD centre of expertise aims to analyse these developments, their risks and ways to address them.

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Trump accused of promoting Stake, an illegal casino

Alex D.

15 Apr 2026

A recent social media post by Donald Trump has sparked an unexpected controversy. He shared an AI-generated image featuring the logo of Stake, an online gambling platform that is unauthorised in the United States and in many European countries.

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Study: how minors get round the rules

Glen L.

15 Apr 2026

A recent study by the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) reveals that whilst legal platforms appear generally effective at preventing minors from gambling online, minors continue to access gambling, mainly via illegal channels.

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