Authorities in Rethymno conducted a midnight raid on December 27, 2024, discovering an illegal gambling operation taking place in a local cafe. Three individuals were arrested on-site, including the establishment’s manager, for conducting dice games. Police seized €745 in cash…
Four people were arrested in Thessaloniki on December 21, 2024, during a police raid targeting illegal gambling operations at a commercial establishment. The arrests included the temporary manager and three patrons, with charges related to violations of gambling regulations. The…
As the holiday season approaches, an alarming trend emerges in France where one in five adults plans to gift scratch cards to children or adolescents, raising concerns about early gambling addiction. The National Gaming Authority warns against this practice, which…
A recent analysis reveals that angry gamblers are responsible for 48% of the 12,000 abusive social media posts directed at tennis players this year. The International Tennis Federation and other organizations implemented the ‘Threat Matrix’ program to monitor posts across…
The National Lottery Regulator is warning adults not to gift scratchcards to children during Christmas, citing findings from a recent mystery shopping survey revealing that nearly 30% of retailers would sell scratchcards to under 18s. Carol Boate emphasized the potential…
The Hellenic Gaming Commission (ΕΕΕΠ) has released an updated blacklist of unauthorized online gambling providers operating without a license in Greece. Individuals attempting to access these sites may face criminal charges and fines up to €50,000 per betting session. The…
A recent evaluation by the Scientific Research and Documentation Centre (WODC) has found that the Dutch online gambling law, enacted three years ago, has not adequately protected at-risk players, particularly young adults. Mystery shopper tactics revealed that most gambling companies…
