Dutch trade association VNLOK has taken legal action against Meta over what it describes as the continued appearance of illegal gambling advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. The proceedings bring the responsibilities of major online platforms into sharper focus as Dutch authorities and lawmakers examine how illegal gambling operators reach consumers through digital advertising....
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Regulation & Licensing
August 31, 2026
VNLOK reports illegal gambling ads remain widespread on Meta platforms
Dutch trade association VNLOK says Facebook and Instagram users in the Netherlands continued to encounter substantial volumes of gambling advertising linked to operators without a Dutch licence during May and...
Legal Analysis
June 29, 2026
Gambling Comparison Websites and Consumer Choice in Germany
Germany’s regulated gambling market is often discussed through the behaviour of operators. That is understandable, because operators hold licences, accept deposits, manage player accounts and carry the direct regulatory obligations...
Market Analysis
May 8, 2026
Italy’s illegal online gambling sector hits €20bn annually
Italy’s illegal online gambling sector is estimated to generate around €20bn in annual activity, according to new findings released by the Observatory on Illegal Online Gambling at Data Room Nexus....
iGaming News, Laws
November 25, 2025
EU illegal online gambling costs €20 billion yearly
A recent assessment of Europe’s online gambling environment highlights the continued rise and influence of unlicensed operators across the European Union. While regulated gambling frameworks were introduced to ensure consumer...