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The world of online gambling and sports betting is always changing. So stay informed! On this page, we bring you current news about bookmakers and online gambling in Europe.

Online betting in the Netherlands in 2022: A year in review

30 Dec 2022

Online betting in the Netherlands was legalised in October 2021. The market has developed significantly since then, leading to memorable ups and downs throughout. New licences Since October 2021, bookmakers have made strong efforts to comply with the rules of the Dutch gambling authority (Kansspelautoriteit). Many bookmakers succeeded and lots of new licences were granted. […]

6 Tips for Finding Safe and Reliable Bookmakers

24 Nov 2022

Sports betting has always been incredibly popular. With the upcoming World Cup, it is almost certain that more people will flood bookies. For many, a sport match becomes even more exciting when they have a stake in it. Another reason for sports betting’s popularity is that there are quite a few excellent prizes that you […]

Bookmakers to bet on the World Cup in Europe’s legal betting jurisdictions

17 Nov 2022

The FIFA World Cup is about to start. In just a couple of days the worldwide awaited event will begin. Various teams from around the globe are gathering in Qatar for the big tournament and everyone has their favorite teams lined up, even the bookmakers. Want to find out more about jurisdictions in Europe for […]

Oranje Casino and Kroon Casino back in the Netherlands

17 Oct 2022

Several times, both Oranje Casino and Kroon Casino returned to the Netherlands. Online casino launches are scheduled for October 17 and 24, 2022. Betsson Group plans to launch Oranje Casino on October 17. Kroon casino is expected to be applied again a week later, on October 24. Both casinos offered gambling from 2014 to 2018 […]

Does gambling advertising cause unplanned gambles?

31 Aug 2022

There is turmoil across Western Europe regarding advertising and sponsorship by the gambling industry. In the Netherlands, it seems clear that after 1 January 2025, there will be minimal opportunities for licensees to advertise or sponsor sports clubs. Substantial changes are also expected with the amendment of the Gamble Act in Great Britain. A sponsorship ban […]

Chaotic start with opening Dutch gambling market

16 Oct 2021

It made the world press: the opening of the Dutch gambling market and that not only concerned the postponement of the moment that the online operators could go live with a license. There was also a lack of clarity about enforcing the law and what that meant for the large companies that had hitherto also […]

Mr Green fined twice by Swedish Spelinspektionen

06 Sep 2021

Mr Green has been criticized for not fully complying with responsible gambling regulations for Sweden. So two fines have been handed out by the Swedish Spelinspektionen, the highest penalty for responsible gaming. Swedish regulator act on shortcomings responsible gambling Mr Green has not taken sufficient steps to help some customers reduce their gambling expenses. For […]

Duty of care for bookmakers with offering sports betting

26 Jul 2021

The moment is fast approaching. On October 1, it is also possible to legally play a game in an online casino in the Netherlands or take a gamble online on a sports match. The potential license holders are currently being investigated, which will undoubtedly also concern the duty of care of the license holders. These […]

Bookmakers betting experts on ‘Who will win EURO 2021?’

28 May 2021

Betting on EURO 2020, or do we have to say EURO 2021 is something we at Bookmakers.eu did look forward to for a long time… A year too late, but we can finally look forward to the European Football Championship. The big question is which country will succeed Portugal as the champion of the European […]

Dutch KSA focuses on illegal gambling advertising

22 May 2021

The Dutch Gaming Authority is currently processing the 28 applications for a license for online games of chance in our country. Since April 1, there is a new law that makes online gambling possible in our country. From October 1, it will become legal to run an online website with games of chance aimed at […]

What do the experts say of the Dutch and European gambling market?

11 May 2021

Recently there was an interview with 3 managers of well-known providers of casino and other online gambling games: R Franco Group, Gaming1 and Relax Gaming. They were asked, among other things, what they expect from the Dutch market, how they view the European market and what should be improved. The Dutch gambling market Expectations for […]