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Illegal online gambling in the Czech Republic is now available literally within a few clicks – and Czech influencers play a significant role in promoting it. “Czech influencers with tens of thousands of followers are openly promoting illegal casinos. And this offer is extremely easy to access,” says Jan Řehola, Director of the Institute for

Early November at the Institute for Gambling Regulation (IPRH) was dedicated to the issue of illegal gambling.On 4 November 2025, the IPRH held a press conference where two independent expert studies were presented, together with the new 2025 edition of the Black Book of Illegal Gambling. The event attracted strong media interest as well as

From Monday, 3 November, to Sunday, 9 November, the fifth annual Responsible Gambling Week takes place across the Czech Republic. This awareness campaign, organized by the Responsible Gambling project, reminds players of safe gambling practices, highlights the risks of gambling-related addiction, and provides concrete support for players and their families. Support for Players and FamiliesDozens

The Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic has issued an official warning against illegal online gambling operators. According to the Ministry, these platforms pose serious risks for players – not only the loss of deposited funds, but also misuse of personal data or the inability to claim winnings. Illegal operators often operate from so-called

Preparations for this year’s conferences organized by us are in full swing. The National Gambling Conference is entering a new era. For the first time, it will open its doors to international speakers and broaden the discussion on gambling beyond the borders of the Czech Republic. This continues the tradition of previous years, offering an

On 12 June 2025, the “Black Book of Illegal Gambling” was officially launched at a ceremonial event in Bratislava. The publication, prepared by the Institute for Gambling Regulation (IPRHH) in cooperation with the Slovak Academy of Sciences, represents the first comprehensive analysis of the illegal gambling market in Slovakia. The Slovak Black Book was inspired

On June 3, 2025, the E15 news website published an interview with Jan Řehola, Director of the Institute for Gambling Regulation (IPRH), focusing on current issues in gambling regulation in the Czech Republic. In the interview, he highlights the growing share of illegal gambling, which is estimated to account for up to 30% of the

Municipal websites, kindergartens, NGOs, or small e-shops—these are now the unsuspecting hosts for links to illegal online gambling platforms. Hackers infiltrate them silently, without the owners’ knowledge, exploiting public trust to spread unlicensed gambling beyond the reach of regulation. In recent months, at least 500 Czech websites running on the WordPress platform have been hacked

At the beginning of May, a public debate on the current state of the gambling market in the Czech Republic took place at the editorial office of Hospodářské noviny. The discussion featured Jan Řehola, Director of the Institute for Gambling Regulation, Tomáš Pintér, Mayor of the town of Planá, and economist Jakub Žofčák from the

The Institute for Gambling Regulation (IPRH) met with the Council of the National Sports Agency (NSA) to discuss key topics related to the prevention of gambling-related risks and points of future cooperation. IPRH Director Jan Řehola presented the institute’s activities in the field of gambling prevention and regulation and outlined further steps towards a more