The Directorate-General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ), has begun work on a new tool to protect players by identifying risky behaviours. The regulator has published the first draft of its mechanism project and opened it up for public consultation. The initiative comes as part of the Royal Decree issued on 14 March, which obliges […]
Netherlands Renews Gambling Harm Prevention Initiative
September 2, 2025The Netherlands is reinforcing its national approach to gambling harm prevention through a new five-year programme led by the Dutch Gaming Authority and ZonMw. With a joint investment of €21 million, the initiative aims to reduce gambling-related harm by supporting independent research and practical interventions between 2025 and 2030. The renewed programme, funded through the […]
KKCG Sells Minority Stake in Allwyn, Retains Strong Control
September 2, 2025Investment group KKCG has sold a 4.27% stake in its pan-European lottery operator, Allwyn International AG, to listed fund J&T Arch Investments. The transaction, which was structured through KKCG subsidiary Allwyn AG, values Allwyn at €11.2 billion as of December 31, 2024, and generates €500 million in proceeds for KKCG. The proceeds include both consideration […]
Ex-Polymarket Team Started New Onchain Prediction Market Company and Closed $15M Seed Round
September 2, 2025The Clearing Company, made by people from the prediction market platform Polymarket, finished a $15 million seed round led by Union Square Ventures, according to their announcement from Wednesday. Other money supporters in the round were Haun Ventures, Variant, Coinbase Ventures, Compound, Rubik, Earl Grey, Cursor Capital, Asylum and angel investors. Toni Gemayel, who co-founded […]
The EOD Code got caught by regulators for allowing people in the country to gamble, and the probe ran between November 2024 and March 2025. The KSA supervisor could sign up at Instant Casino by sharing Netherlands details like a phone number with a Dutch code, an action that must be blocked. After making the […]