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Gerard Joling adds extra sparkle to the launch of Peppermill Casino Maastricht Airport

7 Oct 2026

A queue at the entrance, a festive welcome and Gerard Joling as the main attraction. The Gambling Club editorial team attended the official opening of Peppermill Casino Maastricht Airport on Sunday, 4 October. Behind the entertainment was a story that went beyond a single evening: a casino venue that had closed earlier this year now has a new operator and is welcoming visitors again.

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Franssen accuses the KSA of inaction over Meta

Glen L.

7 Oct 2026

Dutch lawyer Justin Franssen believes that the Kansspelautoriteit already has the legal powers it needs to act against Meta and the spread of advertisements for illegal casinos. He accuses the regulator of leaving part of the fight against the black market to licensed operators and their representatives.

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The National Lottery is funding a porn festival in Brussels

Glen L.

6 Oct 2026

The Belgian National Lottery’s financial contribution to the Brussels Porn Film Festival has raised questions in the Chamber of Representatives. When questioned about this funding, Finance Minister Jan Jambon defended a decision which he considers consistent with the National Lottery’s objectives of inclusion, diversity and support for culture.

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AI names illegal gambling sites: why the KVA study also matters for Belgium

Ron Emmerink

6 Oct 2026

A Belgian player asks an AI assistant which online casinos are trustworthy. The answer appears as a neat list, with short descriptions and perhaps even the reassurance that the operators are licensed. But who checked that licence? And for which country does it actually apply?

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Curaçao leak exposes shocking Stake online casino file

Ron Emmerink

6 Oct 2026

First came the licence, then the missing explanation. Leaked documents from the Curaçao Gaming Authority show, according to Gambling Insider, that Medium Rare N.V., the operator of Stake.com, received a conditional licence while assessors still had questions about the actual ownership structure. The company was given five weeks to provide clarification.

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A fraudulent lottery catches the regulator out

Sarah C.

5 Oct 2026

On 2 October 2026, the Kansspelautoriteit revoked a lottery licence that had been obtained fraudulently in the name of Quick Boys football club, based in Katwijk. The club had never applied for this licence and claims to have no connection with the websites used to sell the tickets.

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Why was my bet cancelled? These are the rules

Ron Emmerink

5 Oct 2026

You placed a bet, but after the event concludes, your account shows no profit or loss. Instead, you see status labels like ‘void’, ‘cancelled’, or ‘stake refunded’. In another instance, your prediction was correct, but due to a dead heat, you received significantly less than the payout initially displayed on your betslip.

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Online slot arcades in Belgium suffer major setback

Ron Emmerink

4 Oct 2026

The number of active accounts at Belgian online slot arcades fell by more than 60% in a single year. Yet the amount wagered declined only slightly, while the average gross gaming revenue per remaining player account more than doubled.

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Pragmatic Play blocks games at illegal gambling sites: what is the situation in Belgium?

Alex D.

4 Oct 2026

Clicking on a familiar game only to see a short notification instead of spinning reels: ‘Not available in your region’. According to CasinoNieuws.nl, Dutch visitors encountered this message at several online casinos operating without a Dutch license when trying to open a game by Pragmatic Play.

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72 per cent of online gambling escapes regulatory oversight

Julien D.

3 Oct 2026

A study focusing on the European online gambling market estimates that unregulated operators generated €91.6 billion in revenue from consumers across the 27 countries of the European Union in 2025. This figure would represent 72 per cent of a market valued at €128 billion.

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Casino777 liable for gambling losses: how much will the player get back?

Ron Emmerink

3 Oct 2026

A player lost €76,558 over two years at Casino777. The casino asked him via email whether gambling was causing him problems. He replied in the negative and was allowed to continue playing. According to the District Court of The Hague, the operator should have done more, reports CasinoNieuws.nl. The exact amount the player will receive back has not yet been determined.

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The GC adds 31 sites to its blacklist, which now contains over 1,000 entries

Alex D.

2 Oct 2026

The list of gambling sites deemed illegal in Belgium has been expanded to include a new set of addresses. Thirty-one sites were subject to a decision by the Gaming Commission on 28 September 2026, bringing the total number of sites on the list to 1,016.

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Netherlands rejects total ban on gambling advertising: Belgium is already familiar with the debate

Sarah C.

2 Oct 2026

A few days after the vote in The Hague, a question remains that is also on Belgium’s mind: how do you protect players when licensed companies are bound by strict advertising rules, while illegal operators remain visible online?

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Using a Belgian online casino abroad? These are the risks

Ron Emmerink

2 Oct 2026

You have an account with a legal Belgian online casino and are travelling for a few days to the Netherlands, France, Spain or a destination outside Europe. Can you simply continue playing there? The short answer is usually: no, not necessarily. Having a Belgian player account and a Belgian home address does not automatically mean you can access the casino from any country. Your physical location at the time you play also matters.

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Gerard Joling at Peppermill Maastricht opening: apply for free tickets

Ron Emmerink

1 Oct 2026

Gerard Joling on stage, a festive welcome and an evening for which you can apply for free tickets. Peppermill Casino Maastricht Airport will celebrate its official opening on Sunday, 4 October, with the singer as the headline attraction. The programme starts at 8:00 p.m. Anyone who wants to attend must register in advance, as places are limited.

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Record number of Belgians voluntarily exclude themselves from gambling

Ron Emmerink

1 Oct 2026

A record 66,998 people were registered in EPIS at their own request at the end of 2025. Over the course of one year, the number of voluntarily excluded players increased by a net 10,540. People in their twenties and thirties in particular are taking steps to protect themselves from gambling.

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National Lottery: trends in gambling are causing concern and prompting calls for greater protection

Glen L.

30 Sep 2026

The National Lottery is calling for better regulation of the gambling market in Belgium. Drawing on the Gaming Commission’s 2025 report, it believes that stakes, frequency of play and risky behaviour must be given greater consideration in order to protect players.

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