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“This is where things often go wrong” – Frank Litjens on the messy balance in online casinos

30 Mar 2026

Behind the scenes at online casinos, a battle is raging that players rarely see. It is not about profit or loss, but about control, rules and choices that shape the experience.

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“Google is taking action, but…” — expert highlights persistent casino tricks

Ron Emmerink

29 Mar 2026

Frustration is running high. Since yesterday, Google has been rolling out its March 2026 Spam Update, with one goal: to remove rubbish from search results. But anyone looking at casino keywords sees something different. Illegal tricks remain visible and are actually targeting the most vulnerable players.

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Entering your age online influences gambling adverts, but young people remain vulnerable

Ron Emmerink

27 Mar 2026

You see it almost everywhere: first enter your age, then click to continue. It may seem like a minor detail, but it isn’t. That choice increasingly determines whether you see gambling adverts, whilst young people should actually be protected from them.

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Behind loot boxes lies a toxic mechanism

Alex D.

26 Mar 2026

A recent study shows that, for many gamers, loot boxes trigger sensations comparable to those experienced when gambling.

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Dutch survey: 57% of gamblers are unaware they are gambling illegally

Sarah C.

24 Mar 2026

A Dutch survey reveals that the majority of gamblers do not realise they are using illegal platforms. Behind professional interfaces and attractive promises, these sites blur the lines and perpetuate lasting confusion.

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777.nl and Circus.nl are launching a partnership to tackle affiliate marketing

Ron Emmerink

23 Mar 2026

It’s all about control, rules and trust. 777.nl and Circus.nl are taking a new step and actively seeking help to better monitor their marketing. The two online gambling providers are launching a partnership with the Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliatesto gain a clearer picture of the risks associated with affiliate marketing.

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“Gambling watchdog takes action” – new rules for gambling advertising are becoming stricter

Ron Emmerink

22 Mar 2026

The rules are being tightened once again. The Netherlands Kansspelautoriteit is introducing new guidelines that explain exactly what is and isn’t permitted in online gambling advertising. The message is clear: providers must be more vigilant and avoid risks, particularly when it comes to vulnerable players.

Legislation

“€400,000 fine stands” – Council of State rules in favour of Kansspelautoriteit

Glen L.

21 Mar 2026

It is a clear slap on the wrist. Jacks.nl is attempting to avoid a €400,000 fine, but has once again been rebuffed. The Council of State confirms that the penalty is justified, whilst the Kansspelautoriteit is simultaneously introducing new guidelines for gambling advertising. The message is clear: the rules are becoming stricter and there is less room for error.

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Former owners of Oranje Casino lose multi-million-euro case

Ron Emmerink

20 Mar 2026

It is a heavy blow after years of litigation. The former owners of Oranje Casino and Kroon Casino have also lost their appeal. And see their multi-million-euro claim definitively dismissed. The Court of Appeal in The Hague, the Netherlands, has upheld the earlier ruling. And has once again ruled in favour of the Dutch state.

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“We’re paying out despite the rules” – bookmakers surprise punters after Morocco’s victory, including in Belgium

Sarah C.

19 Mar 2026

It left punters in disbelief. Morocco lost the final, but went on to win the Africa Cup of Nations days later following a decision by the governing body.

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“Fined and gone in a flash” – Qbet case highlights problem for Belgian Gaming Commission

Ron Emmerink

19 Mar 2026

It looks like a flight. Barely a day after a record fine of nearly €25 million, the parent company behind the gambling site Qbet has vanished from Curaçao. The news once again exposes a painful problem: online casinos can relocate at lightning speed, whilst enforcement lags behind. For Belgium, too, this is a familiar and frustrating story.

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Higher gambling tax drives players to illegal sites: Gaming1 director reacts

Maxime R.

14 Mar 2026

An extreme hike in the Dutch gambling tax is costing the treasury millions and driving players en masse to the black market. Gaming1 CEO Emmanuel Mewissen is now issuing a stark warning to Belgian politicians against a similar disaster scenario.

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€24 million fine for illegal casino: regulators left empty-handed

Ron Emmerink

13 Mar 2026

The Dutch Gaming Authority has slapped illegal casino Qbet with a historic €24 million fine. A purely symbolic punishment: just like in Belgium, regulators are completely powerless to actually collect this money from offshore gambling sites.

Legislation

Casino employee dismissed before her first day of work: could this also occur in Belgium?

Sarah C.

13 Mar 2026

It seemed like a new start at the casino. But even before her first day at work, the casino employee was out on the street. Her request for a €1,000 advance on her salary led to an abrupt end to her contract.

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Ksa reveals: “Belgian online casino had to stop offering in the Netherlands”

Ron Emmerink

12 Mar 2026

The Dutch Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has released documents concerning the early years of online gambling enforcement following a recent Woo request.

Legislation

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Failed robbery at Casino Sluis in the Netherlands

Glen L.

10 Mar 2026

In September 2023, an attempted robbery at the casino in the small Dutch town of Sluis ended unexpectedly. More than two years later, the case has resurfaced in court, with the prosecution requesting a surprisingly lenient sentence.

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BetBlocker becomes indispensable in the Netherlands

Julien D.

6 Mar 2026

In the Netherlands, nearly 9,800 people adopted the BetBlocker blocking tool last year to effectively limit their access to gambling platforms, while a large group of land-based casinos decided to officially recommend this free solution.

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