Day: 10 July 2026

Key Moments: Germany has replaced its flat €1 stake cap for online slots with a tiered limit system effective 1 July 2026 Players aged 21 and above without harmful gambling behavior over a 90-day period can now bet up to €5 per spin Major operators, including Entain, have welcomed this regulatory update as a positive move for the licensed market Introduction of New Stake Limits Germany has taken a significant step by increasing the maximum allowable stake for licensed online slots. This adjustment, which came into force on 1 July…

Key Moments: The Netherlands Supreme Court ruled on July 3 that compensation claims for losses incurred before October 1, 2021, are no longer supported by the earlier Betting and Gaming Act of 1964. Major operators, including 888, PartyGaming, Betsson, and Unibet, saw significant legal exposure resolved, affecting potential liabilities such as an estimated €75 million claim linked to Unibet. FDJ United, recent acquirer of Kindred Group, stated that the decision delivers long-awaited legal certainty and affirmed its commitment to regulated markets. Supreme Court Ruling Ends Years of Legal Uncertainty The…