The MLBPA, the players’ union of Major League Baseball, wants to ban betting linked to players’ individual performances.
When people talk about problem gambling, many automatically think of money, addiction or a lack of self-control. Yet one important factor is often overlooked: sensory overload.
The DMCA complaint was originally intended as a legal instrument to protect copyright. However, criticism of the use of this procedure is becoming increasingly common within the online gambling and affiliate world. According to various SEO specialists and affiliate owners, DMCA requests are not always used to tackle copyright infringements, but also to push competitors out of Google’s search results.
Meta is working behind the scenes on its own prediction markets app, according to The New York Times. The app would be separate from Facebook and Instagram and would allow users to make predictions about future events.
For years, SEO and iGaming expert Frank Kruit has been sounding the alarm about the activities of illegal gambling affiliates in the Netherlands. Via LinkedIn, he regularly exposed abuses and highlighted websites which, in his view, redirect players to illegal gambling operators. But after years of warnings, reports and investigations, Kruit has now concluded that his efforts are yielding hardly any results.
The decision by the Dutch trade association VNLOK to take legal action against Meta over the dissemination of illegal gambling adverts could also have far-reaching consequences for the Belgian market.
The Dutch online gambling association VNLOK is planning legal action against Meta within the European Union, as well as a complaint to the European Commission. It accuses Facebook and Instagram of allowing adverts for gambling operators not authorised in the Netherlands to circulate on a large scale.
Research commissioned by Entain claims to have identified more than 30 unregulated gambling sites running coordinated promotional campaigns targeting the British public on several social media platforms during the 2026 World Cup.
In Belgium, online and land-based casinos must comply with strict regulations. They can offer cryptocurrency deposits and withdrawals provided they strictly adhere to player identification rules.
Boxes sold online offer customers the chance to receive a football shirt without knowing which team it is from in advance. The phenomenon appeals because of the element of surprise, the experience of sharing it with friends and the joy of unboxing, but its success may be short-lived.
The debate over gambling advertising is becoming increasingly heated. On the one hand, researchers and health organisations are calling for stricter restrictions to reduce the harms caused by gambling. On the other hand, industry representatives warn that too many restrictions could actually drive players towards illegal operators.
The Dutch Kansspelautoriteit has imposed a fine of over €3 million on gambling operator Vave. Critics are questioning whether such sanctions against foreign casinos are actually effective.
As the 2026 World Cup kicks off against a backdrop of intense betting activity, nine European gambling regulators are calling for increased vigilance regarding prediction market platforms. According to them, these services expose consumers to major risks, without sufficient safeguards.
PepperMill Friends will become KV Kortrijk’s new main sponsor from the 2026–2027 season. The Belgian family-run business has signed a multi-year agreement with the club, thereby significantly increasing its involvement.
The traditional sick day seems to be slowly disappearing. This is according to new research by iGaming.com involving 4,000 remote workers in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Spain. The study was carried out within the iGaming sector, where remote working is now the rule rather than the exception.
With the 2026 World Cup approaching, a TransUnion study highlights an expected rise in sports betting in the UK, but also reveals that a significant proportion of young adults have already fallen victim to fraud on unauthorised betting sites.
The debate over gambling advertising is becoming increasingly heated. Whereas a few years ago policymakers were mainly discussing the amount of advertising that should be permitted, the focus is now shifting to a more fundamental question: should gambling advertising be banned altogether?
