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25 Jan 2025

Flutter Entertainment Group is considering bidding for the main lottery license in Italy, a market dominated for three decades by IGT (International Game Technology).

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XXL logos in sports sponsorship: the GC publishes a clarification

24 Jan 2025

Since January 1, 2025, a new regulation strictly regulates the size of sponsor logos in the context of sports sponsorship. These must not exceed 75 cm² and can no longer be on the front of the jersey.

Gaming Commission

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Exclusive: IEPS Libramont site hacked to promote illegal gambling

22 Jan 2025

At Gambling Club, player safety is at the heart of our concerns. During our research, we discovered that the website of IEPS Libramont, an institution renowned for its professional training, was hacked to display a “top 10 of the best casinos in Belgium”.

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XXL Logos: Controversial creativity from gambling operators to defy regulations

20 Jan 2025

Since January 1st, Belgium has implemented strict new restrictions on sponsorship by gambling and sports betting operators.

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Didier Reynders: Regular purchases of lottery tickets at the heart of the money laundering investigation

20 Jan 2025

Didier Reynders, former European Commissioner for Justice and influential figure in Belgian politics, continues to make headlines.

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Gambling Club denounces: Illegal casinos persist in massive advertising on Facebook

17 Jan 2025

Since 1 July 2023, Belgium has introduced a strict ban on advertising for gambling.

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SK Beveren’s unique initiative: supporting Kinderkankerfonds

10 Jan 2025

SK Beveren, a football club playing in the Belgian Challenger Pro League, has made a historic decision that is already making headlines.

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Belgian football clubs are bending the law to keep their sponsorship

7 Jan 2025

The Belgian football scene is in turmoil as new rules aimed at limiting gambling advertising come into force.

Legislation

EuroMillions 2024: How did Belgian winners score compared to Europe?

3 Jan 2025

On 31 December 2024, the EuroMillions results were announced. Unfortunately, there was no winner in Belgium or Europe who managed to win the full jackpot of €29.000.000.

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The highlights of 2024

1 Jan 2025

On this first day of 2025, let’s take a look back and recall those moments that really marked the previous year.

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The fees of gaming operators are also going up for physical venues

30 Dec 2024

The tax levied on operators for so-called automatic recreation devices such as slot machines or bingo, for example, will be raised again.

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50% of the largest Belgian online casinos are illegal

20 Dec 2024

Belgium is facing a disturbing reality: nearly 50% of the largest online casinos in the country operate without a license.

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The end of interactive TV games: the GC wants to turn the page

18 Dec 2024

For two decades, interactive TV games have captivated viewers in Belgium. But today, the Gaming Commission (GC) is questioning their relevance and is proposing their outright ban.

Gaming Commission

Criticism of gambling advertising: time for a complete ban?

12 Dec 2024

From 1 January 2025, gambling sponsorship will be subject to stricter supervision. However, there are calls for a complete ban.

Legislation

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Late announcement of new gambling law causes dissatisfaction among operators and clubs

11 Dec 2024

From the new year, it will be much more difficult for Belgian sports clubs to earn money through gambling companies.

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Didier Reynders could avoid investigation over Lottery funds through EU’s New AML Regulation

10 Dec 2024

Former European Commissioner Didier Reynders is at the heart of a sensitive judicial investigation in Belgium.

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Expert David Ketteridge reveals what gambling addiction feels like

10 Dec 2024

David Ketteridge, founder of Reset, an addiction clinic in Antwerp, shares his insights into gambling addiction and its impact on people and their environment.

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Bet-free zones around schools

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9 Dec 2024

Belgium has taken another step towards regulating gambling. From now on, towns and cities can refuse to license betting establishments in the vicinity of schools, a move applauded by youth and anti-addiction campaigners.

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Loot boxes, between fun and addiction

5 Dec 2024

Since their appearance in video games, paid random content – commonly called “loot boxes” – has been the subject of constant debate.

Legislation

Lottery scandal? Justice investigates possible malpractice by Didier Reynders

5 Dec 2024

Didier Reynders, former European Commissioner and for many years an important political player in Belgium, is once again under scrutiny.

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550 sites reached: another step towards secure online gaming

27 Nov 2024

The Gaming Commission has just reached an important milestone in its fight against illegal gambling. With the addition of 15 new sites to its blacklist, 564 platforms are now blocked.

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The federal minute talks about the importance of EPIS in a new video

25 Nov 2024

The Gaming Commission (GC), in association with the “Federale Minuut”, has launched a new video dedicated to the EPIS system.

Gaming Commission

Experts sound the alarm: Gambling in video games makes teenagers vulnerable

25 Nov 2024

Anyone who thinks that video games are just a fun pastime is wrong. Many games are full of hidden gambling that tempt teenagers.

Legislation

Gambling winnings tax: What you need to know as a player in Belgium

22 Nov 2024

In Belgium, there are some specific rules for gambling winnings tax. This may sound complicated, but it basically means that you can usually collect your winnings tax-free – as long as you play through the official channels.

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BAGO conference emphasizes: collaboration, technology and combating illegal operators

21 Nov 2024

From 18 to 24 November 2024, Safer Gambling Week took place across Europe. This week focuses on promoting responsible gambling and protecting players.

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Nearly half of young men in Belgium gamble illegally

20 Nov 2024

Nearly half of young men between the ages of 18 and 21 appear to gamble on illegal websites. This is evident from a study conducted by BAGO, the federation of licensed Belgian gambling operators.

Legislation

Virtual betting with F1+ License prohibited: Clarification

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19 Nov 2024

In an important ruling on October 7, 2024, the Council of State prohibited gambling operators holding an F1+ license from offering virtual betting on Belgian territory.

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Gaming Commission provides online training: ‘How to tackle illegal gambling sites’

19 Nov 2024

The Gaming Commission is coming up with something new. They are organising an online training to help gambling operators take down illegal websites.

Gaming Commission

European Safer Gambling Week has started

18 Nov 2024

Today marks the start of European Safer Gambling Week, an annual event aimed at collectively raising awareness about the importance of responsible gambling.

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Café games: revenue share agreement between cafés and operators under pressure!

18 Nov 2024

As stipulated by law, gambling providers are always obliged to obtain their services from a manufacturer and E-license.

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Online Gambling: Isolation or Way to Connect?

14 Nov 2024

It’s often said that mobile phones divide us more than they connect us.

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Bingoal stops as name sponsor of Belgian cycling team

13 Nov 2024

It is now official: as of 1 January 2025, Bingoal will stop as name sponsor of the Belgian cycling team Pauwels Sauzen – Bingoal.

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Boris Van Severen shines in new thriller ‘Moresnet’: ‘Win or lose?’

8 Nov 2024

From today you can watch ‘Moresnet’ on Streamz, an exciting mystery thriller starring Boris Van Severen.

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Sports sponsorship restricted for gambling from 2025

7 Nov 2024

As of 1 January 2025, new restrictions will come into force in Belgium regarding sports sponsorship by gambling companies.

Gaming Commission

Belgium takes major step in safe gambling during BAGO conference

4 Nov 2024

From 18 to 24 November, Europe will be all about one thing: safe and responsible gambling. During Safer Gambling Week, responsible gaming and player protection will be central.

Legislation

Sports betting in 2024: BAGO calls for stronger measures against illegal sites

30 Oct 2024

Figures published by the Gaming Commission (GC) reveal a significant decline in sports betting in Belgium during the summer of 2024.

Legislation

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Belgian gamblers bet record amount during sports summer 2024

30 Oct 2024

This summer, Belgian gamblers made a big splash. From 14 June to 11 August, a record amount of no less than €427 million was wagered on sports bets.

Economy

Gambling in Belgium and Australia: Which games are the most addictive?

28 Oct 2024

Gambling is a popular pastime in both Belgium and Australia, but the way people gamble and the problems that come with it differ quite a bit.

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Lunapark: from games of skill to games of chance