The House Google Built: Lucky Lou on the €91 Billion Black Market and Big Tech's Very Profitable Blind Eye
Europe’s gambling black market is booming. ONJN, the CJEU and new enforcement are putting Google, Meta and illegal casinos on notice.
Europe's Black Market Gambling Boom Hits €91.6 Billion
Illegal online gambling in Europe reached €91.6 billion in 2025, costing EU governments €22.9 billion in lost tax revenue.
ONJN Spent the Last Year Cleaning Up Romania’s Gambling Industry
Romania’s ONJN blacklisted 300 gambling sites, launched new player protections, and expanded enforcement powers in 2025-26.
Black Market Gambling Surges in UK and Netherlands
Stricter gambling laws in the UK and Netherlands drive players toward unlicensed sites, fueling black market growth.
Black Market Traced to Curaçao, Anjouan, and Skin Betting
Spelinspektionen flags Curaçao, Anjouan, and skin betting as key sources of unlicensed gambling targeting Swedish players.
Sweden’s Black Market Gambling Exposed
Swedish regulator’s report reveals 14% of gambling remains unlicensed. Proposes stronger laws and global cooperation to combat black market.
Tipico Targets Black Market with “Trusted Partner” Certification
Tipico launches a “Trusted Partner” seal for game manufacturers who supply only licensed German sites, tackling black market gambling head-on.
What Finland Can Learn on Online Gambling Liberalization
As Finland prepares to open its online gambling market, lessons from Sweden & Denmark are key to online gambling liberalization.
BAGO Calls for Stricter Measures Against Black-Market
BAGO urges tougher action against illegal gambling in Belgium, highlighting risks to young players and proposing stricter regulations.
Sweden’s Online Gambling Channelisation Rate Hits 86%
Sweden's gambling regulator reports an 86% channelisation rate in 2023, reflecting strong growth in licensed online gambling.
Illegal Sports Betting in Massachusetts Remains Steady
Massachusetts legalized sports betting in 2023 to curb illegal gambling. However, recent studies show little impact on the black market.
Unlicensed Gambling in Czech Republic Raises Concerns
The IPRH challenges government data, raising concerns about the true extent of unlicensed gambling in the Czech Republic.
GGL Highlights Gambling Research Importance at Hohenheim Symposium
At the 20th Gambling Symposium, the GGL emphasized the critical need for further gambling research to inform effective regulation in Germany.
EGBA Urges France to Reconsider Online Casino Ban by End of 2023
EGBA calls on France to lift its online casino ban, citing a study showing a surge in the black market for online gambling in 2023
Alarming Study Reveals Nearly Half of German Gambling Happens on the Black Market
New research exposes the extent of illegal gambling in Germany. Industry groups urge regulatory changes to curb the black market's dominance