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Pascal Chevremont takes charge of France’s gambling regulator during the World Cup, as Blask data shows offshore operators holding 42.6% of market demand. Match drama has helped licensed bookmakers regain short-term attention, but predictable games quickly push the market back toward its offshore baseline.
Switzerland’s regulated casino market contracted for the second consecutive year in 2025, with total GGR down 2.1%. Blask data shows offshore demand moved in the opposite direction, rising 40% over the year despite 580 blocked domains.
Spelinspektionen reported Sweden’s channelization rate at 84% in 2025, below the 90% target for the third year in a row. Blask data shows the offshore outflow was visible earlier, with licensed casino demand weakening and NV Casino climbing into Sweden’s top five brands by May 2026.
Austria’s new gambling law could bar grey-market operators from licences for 24–36 months, leaving brands with around half of local betting demand outside the regulated market.
Belgium’s Gaming Commission added 22 gambling domains to its blacklist on 21 May, targeting offshore mirrors and clone sites that imitate licensed local operators. Blask data shows the legal market remains dominant, while offshore brands stay outside the top 10.
Slovakia’s gambling regulator URHH has ordered a full audit of licensee marketing during the 2026 World Cup. Libuša Baranová, Policy Director at URHH (Úrad pre reguláciu hazardných hier), told operators that tournament traffic must promote Responsible Gambling tools and self-exclusion — not aggressive player acquisition. URHH has promised immediate bans for violations. The audit follows […]
The Netherlands is moving toward a total online gambling advertising ban, alongside tighter deposit limits and expanded self-exclusion rules. The proposal comes after licensed GGR fell and Blask data showed grey-market demand catching up with regulated operators in early 2026.
Greece has launched public consultation on a gambling reform package targeting offshore operators, affiliates, payments and illegal websites. Blask data shows offshore brands already account for around a third of Greek search demand.
