Nearly 50% of Belgian men aged 18-21 are engaging with illegal gambling sites, bypassing licensed operators’ safeguards. A study commissioned by BAGO reveals the alarming scale of black-market gambling fueled by social media and sports sponsorships. BAGO is calling for stricter action, including cutting off financial flows and launching awareness campaigns to curb illegal gambling. […]
Sweden has reached an impressive 86% channelisation rate for online gambling in 2023, according to Spelinspektionen. This figure surpasses previous estimates, showing that most Swedish players are choosing licensed operators over unlicensed platforms. Despite the rise in black market activities, the growth in regulated gambling reflects effective regulatory efforts to safeguard players. Discover the strategies […]
Massachusetts Struggles to Curb Illegal Sports Betting Despite Legalization Efforts Massachusetts took a bold step in 2023 by legalizing sports betting, hoping to diminish the illegal market. But new research reveals that underground gambling remains stubbornly prevalent. As the state tries to tighten its grip on regulated betting, the persistence of unlicensed operators poses a […]
Concerns Rise Over Unlicensed Gambling in Czech Republic Amid Discrepancies in Official Data In recent developments within the Czech Republic’s gambling industry, serious concerns have been raised regarding the true extent of unlicensed gambling. The Institute for the Regulation of Gambling (IPRH), a prominent trade group, has highlighted significant discrepancies in government-provided data, urging for […]
Advancing the Science of Gambling: Insights from GGL’s 20th Gambling Symposium Discover the cutting-edge of gambling regulation and research at Germany’s 20th Symposium on Gambling. Hosted by the University of Hohenheim and featuring prominent presentations by the German gambling authority, Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), this landmark event cast a spotlight on the evolving landscape […]
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is pushing for a pivotal change in France’s gambling regulations as 2023 concludes. A recent study highlights the alarming growth of France’s online gambling black market, urging immediate action. Envision a regulated, safe, and thriving online casino market in France, free from the risks of unregulated platforms. Discover […]
A shocking revelation has emerged from a recent study commissioned by two prominent German industry groups—the DOCV and DSWV. It exposes a dark truth about the German gambling landscape: nearly half of all gambling activities occur on the black market. In a market that opened up to regulation in 2021, this revelation raises serious concerns. […]