In a few days’ time, the Committee of Advertising Practice will roll out its automated monitoring system to combat, amongst other things, adverts for illegal gambling.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, sports fraud experts are concerned about an increased risk of match-fixing. The rapid growth of sports betting, the proliferation of betting markets and the expansion of the tournament to 48 teams are creating, according to Belgian expert Guy Reinenbergh, a particularly vulnerable environment.
Golden Palace is bidding to take over the Brussels casino licence. The group says it wants to create, in the heart of the pedestrianised area, a space combining entertainment, culture, fine dining, events and tourism.
The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching and is already capturing the attention of Belgian fans. For some, the event will also be an opportunity to discover sports betting. Here’s how to bet legally in Belgium.
Social casinos and sweepstakes casinos are gradually establishing themselves as the latest trend on mobile. We explain everything to help you see things more clearly.
A Google software engineer, Michele Spagnuolo, is the subject of a criminal complaint in the United States. The authorities accuse him of exploiting internal, non-public company information to place winning bets on Polymarket.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, the ANJ is launching a prevention campaign to highlight the risks of sports betting addiction. Dubbed “Risk Zone”, it transforms the yellow legal notice banner into a warning sign to remind people that excessive betting can turn the enjoyment of sport into a dangerous spiral.
A player sends a message to customer support in the middle of the night. He says he has lost everything. Moments later, photos of pills, a rope, or a knife follow. On the other side of the screen sits a young employee, often without psychological training.
On 31 May 2026, the European standard EN 18144 on risk indicators for gambling was published by the national standardisation bodies that are members of the European Committee for Standardisation, supported by the EGBA.
While Belgium continues to tighten its gambling regulations, the effectiveness of its current policy remains open to debate. Faced with increasingly heavy restrictions, a growing share of Belgian players is now turning toward the illegal market.
Since 1 June, the Gaming Commission has officially become part of the FPS Economy. This change marks a new phase for the authority responsible for regulating the gaming sector in Belgium.
The hunt for illegal online casinos continues in the Netherlands. By directly attacking hosting providers, search engines, and banks, the Dutch regulator is suffocating the black market thanks to an ultra-efficient network strategy.
The Brussels Criminal Court has acquitted the National Lottery and its managing director, Jannie Haek, in the Woohoo online gaming case. The ruling, handed down on 29 May, confirms that these games fall under the online lottery regulations and not under the law on games of chance.
Several Dutch players seem to be unable to access Pragmatic Play games on unlicensed online casinos in the Netherlands.
A winning ticket from the special Loto draw on 31 December 2025, validated in Blankenberge, was worth €6 million. Its owner never came forward before the deadline. The National Lottery has confirmed that this sum will be reinvested into the game.
A new thunderclap for prediction markets in Europe. Spain is temporarily banning access to Polymarket and Kalshi to protect its bettors, following in the footsteps of Belgium and a growing coalition of European countries.
The online gambling world is changing faster than ever. Behind the scenes, pressure is mounting on casinos, affiliates, regulators, and players. Illegal providers are gaining ground. New laws are piling up. At the same time, the sector is trying to reinvent itself.
