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The ANJ publishes its 2024 annual report
Since its inception on June 23, 2020, the ANJ has focused on implementing regulations that combine support and oversight with the aim of better protecting players. The first regulatory cycle laid the foundations for the toolbox provided for by the Pacte law and the 2019 ordinance, and its adoption by the regulator and operators.
Substantial progress has been made by operators to meet their obligations regarding the prevention of excessive gambling and the fight against money laundering; these efforts are beginning to be measured in the action plans examined by the ANJ, notably by more excessive gamblers identified. Operators now appear to have better integrated the regulatory framework and, in particular, the objective of reducing excessive gamblers in their customer base. Two decisions of the Council of State have also confirmed the power to supervise the gaming offer and the promotional strategy of monopolies mobilized by the ANJ to protect players and combat excessive gambling .
On the repressive side, the policy of controls and sanctions was affirmed in 2024 with 9 sanctions imposed, some with significant amounts of up to €150,000. Regarding excessive gambling, the ANJ sanctions commission issued a public sanction of €800,000 in January 2025. This decision, unprecedented in the amount of the sanction and its public nature, initiates a new cycle and constitutes an important signal to the entire market.
The fight against illegal supply was finally significantly strengthened in 2024, with 1,335 URLs blocked, 231 administrative actions, and the activation of new levers such as the initiation of financial flow blocking. This action is particularly important since illegal supply is widely used by high-risk players.
However, the risk of excessive gambling is not yet fully under control. The voluntary ban file, for example, is seeing its registrations grow by 20% per year and currently numbers 85,000 people, compared to 40,000 in 2021.
Therefore, in 2024, for its second regulatory cycle covering the years 2024-2026, the ANJ wished to set as the central pivot of its strategic plan the effective reduction of excessive gambling over three years. This objective must necessarily result in a reorientation of the sector’s economic model towards less intensive gambling and less focused on high-risk players.
To make progress on this issue, which concerns all stakeholders, the ANJ is organizing a symposium on gambling addiction on June 27 at the Senate. The aim is to take stock of the obligation to identify and support excessive gamblers, which has been imposed on economic actors since 2019 and which mobilizes public policies, and to debate the improvements to be made. A comparative approach and cross-examinations will allow for a perspective on best practices and trajectories to be followed.
Better coordination between the various stakeholders and, where appropriate, an adaptation of the regulatory framework could be proposed.
For Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin: “Driven by a very dynamic market that has been fostered by digitalization, gambling, which is not a product like any other, has nevertheless become a common consumer product. The objective of reducing excessive gambling set by the ANJ must now translate into an obligation of results that involves reducing the number of excessive gamblers and their contribution to the revenues of gambling operators. More broadly, the fight against gambling addiction requires going beyond sectoral considerations and considering the more global and societal dimension of the phenomenon, which concerns operators, public authorities, the regulator, associations, educators, parents, etc.”
Source: ANJ
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Antwerp Anchors
BABU88 Announces Sponsorship of Antwerp Anchors in EUT20 Belgium 2026
BABU88, a leading online gaming and sports betting platform, has announced its sponsorship of the Antwerp Anchors (ANA) for this season of EUT20 Belgium 2026. This strategic partnership highlights BABU88’s commitment to sports development and solidifies its presence in the international cricket community.
The highly anticipated season of the EUT20 Belgium kicks off on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Antwerp International Cricket Ground in Belgium. Organised by the Belgian Cricket Federation, this high-energy T20 tournament runs until July 19, 2026, featuring five powerhouse teams: Brussels Tigers, Ghent Gladiators, Liege Lions, Antwerp Anchors and Bruges Batsmen. With action-packed matches scheduled across one thrilling week, the top teams will advance to the knockout rounds, leading to an exciting final on June 14, 2026.
The Antwerp Anchors, one of the most anticipated teams in the league, features a star-studded roster with international and European cricketing talents. The squad is anchored by explosive Belgian all-rounder Saber Zakhil, known for his aggressive batting style and critical bowling variations. Zakhil, who has a massive following among European cricket fans, was secured as a marquee signing ahead of the tournament. His recent stellar performances in continental tournaments reinforce his reputation as a dominant, consistent match-winner.
Joining him are key tactical players and top-tier talent from the international Associate cricket circuit, bringing a wealth of competitive experience. With an aggressive batting depth and a versatile bowling attack, the Antwerp Anchors are well-positioned to captivate fans and make a deep run for the championship title.
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Amusnet
Weekend Reels | Week 25: Slot Drops & Trends
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by Eastern European Gaming
Spinomenal has launched Tornado Treasure – Hold & Hit 3×3, adding a new title to its Hold & Hit portfolio. The 3×3 slot uses a 777 Wild (excluding Bonus and Bonus Collect). Two special symbols drive the feature: Bonus symbols can land only on reels one and three, while Bonus Collect appears only on reel two.

Amusnet has released its latest online video slot game, Trophy Rush Triple Boost. Packed with stadium energy, trophy-chasing action and feature-rich gameplay, this football-themed release captures the thrill of competing on the sport’s grandest stage. Set within a roaring arena filled with cheering fans and championship atmosphere, the game unfolds across 5 reels and 40 paylines, where every spin feels like a much-chased goal.

bet365 has partnered with MGA Games to launch Mina de Oro Golden Edition bet365 for customers in Spain. The companies said the release is a reimagined version of Mina de Oro, positioned as an update to one of MGA Games’ long-running titles for the Spanish market.

Evoplay has launched Liberty Fireworks, a new five-reel slot built around a booster-led Bonus game and a US Independence Day theme. The base game includes a Wild symbol that substitutes for all regular symbols except Bonus symbols. It appears on reels 2–5.

Million Games has launched East West Wild, a new feature-led video slot inspired by the historic Silk Route, the supplier said. The game runs on a 5×4 layout with 1,024 ways to win. Million Games said consecutive wins increase a Combo Multiplier within each spin, positioning progression as the core mechanic.

Microgaming has launched Playboy Gems and Desires, the latest addition to its official Playboy-branded games portfolio. The slot uses a reel set featuring Wild stacks that land on reels two, three and four. The game also uses a ways win structure as part of its presentation.

Zingo Bingo has exclusively launched Midnight Marauder ClusterBreaker, the latest action-packed slot from leading supplier Relax Gaming. The neon-fuelled heist adventure is now available to Zingo Bingo players who will embark on a precision operation to plot the ultimate raid to try and crack the vault to unlock those wins.

Inspired Entertainment, Inc. has launched two new online slot titles—Bigger Piggy Bank Super Wheel
and Cops ‘n’ Robbers Smash ‘N’ Grab
—now available across the UK and Malta iGaming markets. The company said Bigger Piggy Bank Super Wheel combines its Bigger Piggy Bank
series with Player Link
and a “Super Wheel” community feature.

Playson has released 4 Pots Riches: Super Wheel, adding a new “Super Wheel” mechanic to its 4 Pots Riches slot line-up. The Super Wheel feature triggers when a Super Wheel Symbol is present on the reels at the moment either the Bonus Game with Pot Features or the Mega Bonus Game starts.

Booming Games has launched Greedy for Gold: Hold and Win, the second game in its Greedy for Gold series. The supplier said the slot uses a 5×3 grid with 20 fixed paylines and offers a maximum win potential of 2,000x. The Irish-themed title includes Pot of Gold and Lucky Hat mechanics, plus Free Spins with Jumbo symbols and a Hold and Win feature.

Reflex Gaming has launched Sidewinder Xtra Power, a sequel to its Sidewinder title, with distribution through the Yggdrasil Masters Program. The game uses a 5×3, 20-payline fruit slot format and brings back the Sidewinder Shuffle mechanic. Reflex said the Sidewinder Feature is triggered when five orbs light up above the reels, turning losing spins into winners as the reels shuffle into position.

GAMOMAT released Frooty Troupe – Gold Club, marking the third launch in its Frooty Troupe slot series. The title is a 6×4 slot with 20 paylines. GAMOMAT said Credit Card symbols drive a prize collection mechanic: landing seven or more triggers instant cash prizes as multipliers of the base bet, ranging from 1x to 100x.

Gaming Corps has launched 3 Pigs of Olympus 2: Rise of the DemiHog, a sequel to its 3 Pigs of Olympus title. The new slot runs on six reels, four rows and 4,096 ways to win. Gaming Corps said the sequel introduces upgraded collect mechanics, an evolving progression system and enhanced Free Spins and Bonus Pot features, culminating in the Wheel of Olympus with rewards stated to reach up to 10,000x total bet.

Pragmatic Play has launched Mahjong Wins Triple Pot, a new online slot release, The title introduces “golden reels” and bonus coin symbols with values of up to 100,000x. The game uses a 4-5-5-5-4 grid with tumble mechanics. Pragmatic Play said consecutive tumble wins trigger a progressive multiplier trail that increases payouts by 2x, 3x and 5x until the end of the spin.

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Eeze
Eeze partners with Yggdrasil on multi-year slots development deal
Eeze will use Yggdrasil’s Studio in a Box
to build proprietary slot titles, with the first two launches expected toward year-end.
Eeze has signed a multi-year strategic partnership with games publisher Yggdrasil to develop original slot titles using Yggdrasil’s Studio in a Box
production solution.
Under the agreement, Eeze will operate as an independent slot studio within the Yggdrasil ecosystem, using the end-to-end framework covering game design, maths configuration, testing, certification and launch. The companies said the setup is intended to streamline production and speed up time to market.
Eeze said the partnership supports its plans to expand as a “multi-vertical content provider,” adding slots alongside its live casino offering.
The first two Eeze slot titles are expected to launch towards the end of the year. After that, Eeze and Yggdrasil plan a rollout cadence of two multi-region games per month.
Graeme Powrie, Chief Commercial Officer at Eeze, said: “This partnership with Yggdrasil is an important step in accelerating Eeze’s long‑term ambition. Studio in a Box
allows us to scale our slots strategy at pace, extend our reach in the market, and build on the work already done to position Eeze as a dynamic provider. It sets us up strongly for the future as we continue to grow as a multi‑vertical supplier.”
James Curwen, Chief Executive Officer at Yggdrasil, said: “Eeze has a clear vision for where it wants to go as a business, and Studio in a Box
is built to support exactly that type of long‑term growth. This partnership brings a commercially driven studio into our ecosystem, with the tools and structure needed to deliver original, market‑ready slot content at scale.”
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