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With Finland's iGaming re-regulation now firmly on the horizon, Gaming in Europe (Gaming in Holland, Gaming in Spain, Gaming in Germany) will be launching its latest initiative, Gaming in Finland, at ICE Barcelona 2026. Gaming in Finland will kick off with an evening conference in Barcelona on January 19, 2026 , from 18:00 until 22:00 . The event, which is being organized in close collaboration with local stakeholders, will feature networking, tapas and drinks, as well as sev

Gaming in Holland interviews Netherlands Gambling Authority Chair Michel Groothuizen   Just before the end of 2025, we managed to sit down with Netherlands Gambling Authority Chair Michel Groothuizen for a wide-ranging interview [link] on the latest developments in the Dutch gambling market, including black-market growth, player protection, and more.    The interview also covers, among other things, the Gambling Authority's new “Disconnect” and “Duty of Care” programs, the i

Four years after the opening of the regulated Dutch online market, players in the legal market appear to be better protected than ever. The growth of the black market, however, introduces new risks, as well as new challenges for the regulator. We sat down with Michel Groothuizen, Chair of the Netherlands Gambling Authority, to discuss the latest developments in the Dutch gambling market, including black-market growth, player protection, and more.   

In late 2020, the Spanish government implemented a comprehensive ban on online gambling advertising and promotions. The legislation, Royal Decree 958/2020, included the banning of welcome bonuses, restricting advertising to late-night hours, prohibiting celebrity endorsements, and cutting ties between gambling operators and sports sponsorships. Aimed at reducing gambling harm, particularly among young and vulnerable people, the restrictions significantly altered the market in

Join our traditional Gaming in Germany Breakfast @ICE Barcelona As always, the Gaming in Germany Breakfast at ICE is where the main stakeholders in Germany's regulated iGaming market meet up to reconnect with each other at the world's largest gaming industry event. The Gaming in Breakfast @ICE 2026 will take place January 20  f rom 09:00 until 11:00, at a location near the main conference venue. Additional information will be shared after your registration has been accepted.

In case you were there, thank you very much for attending this week's Gaming in Germany webinar in which we took a closer look at the current state of Germany's regulated iGaming market. If you missed it, a full recording is available below. During the webinar, our speakers – Dr. Joerg Hofmann , Senior Partner at Melchers Law, and Josh Hodgson , COO at H2 Gambling Capital – addressed the following topics: 03:17 : Regulatory overview (Dr. Joerg Hofmann) 08:43 : A new system fo

Save the date: GiH post-election webinar Join us on Thursday October 30 , at 15:00 CET  for a Gaming in Holland webinar in which we will be discussing the outcome of the Netherlands’ Lower House elections the day prior. How will the new balance of political power impact the Dutch gambling industry? Join our webinar to find out! More information will be announced soon. Save the date! KVA announces information sharing agreement with Dutch regulator KVA, the Dutch quality mark f

Dutch industry associations shine light on illegal market practices Trade association VNLOK and affiliate marketing quality mark KVA have been highlighting various practices by illegal gambling operators to attract (sometimes unsuspecting) players. In November 2024, VNLOK opened a consumer hotline for reporting instances of illegal gambling. Since then, VNLOK has received 238 individual reports, highlighting two concerning trends . First, the systematic manipulation of review

Netherlands Gambling Authority issues new guidance on duty of care to land-based operators The Netherlands Gambling Authority has provided casino and gaming arcade operators with updated guidance  on how to implement their duty of care obligations. The new guidance focuses on five key areas: 1.         Addiction prevention policies 2.         Mandatory player education 3.         Access control and ID verification 4.         Monitoring playing behavior 5.         Intervention

Netherlands Gambling Authority imposes penalty payment orders on CasinoScout owners The Netherlands Gambling Authority has imposed conditional penalty payment orders  on three companies for promoting illegal online casinos via the CasinoScout website. All three co-owners of the affiliate website now face a potential penalty of up to €225,000. Previously, CasinoScout only promoted licensed websites in the Netherlands. However, after an ownership change in January 2025, the web

ComeOn acquires second Dutch remote license Malta-based Godwits Limited, part of the ComeOn Group, has recently acquired  a Dutch remote license that allows the company to offer both online betting and casino in the Netherlands. As ComeOne Group is already active in the Dutch market under its main ComeOn label, it appears that the operator has plans to launch a second brand in the Netherlands. Registration for the 2025 Gaming in Germany Conference now open! The 2025 Gaming in

Netherlands Gambling Authority imposes penalty payment orders on CasinoScout owners The Netherlands Gambling Authority has imposed conditional penalty payment orders  on three companies for promoting illegal online casinos via the CasinoScout website. All three co-owners of the affiliate website now face a potential penalty of up to €225,000. Previously, CasinoScout only promoted licensed websites in the Netherlands. However, after an ownership change in January 2025, the web

Dutch sports sponsorship ban enters into force From 1 July 2025, sponsorship agreements between online gambling operators and athletes, teams, competitions, shirts and other promotional materials will no longer be permitted in the Netherlands. This marks the end of a two-year transitional period following the general 2023 ban on non-targeted online gambling advertising. Land-based operators and brands are excluded from the ban. VIDEO | All 2025 Gaming in Holland Conference se

The 2024 Gaming in Spain Conference , which is set to take place May 6, 2024 , in Madrid, is now rapidly approaching.  New speakers   We are very proud to welcome several new speakers to our event, of course, in addition to an already strong lineup. These new speakers include:  Aviv Sher, CEO of Codere Online  Javier Sacristan Franco, Digital & Operations Director at Grupo R. Franco  Miguel Angel Lazaro Solana, Game Producer Team Lead at Play'n GO  Joerg Hofmann, Senior Partn