Belgium saw risk of Polymarket early – Gaming Commission already intervened harshly
In the Netherlands, Polymarket is now under fire. But Belgium was earlier. Since 30 January 2025, the platform is officially listed as an illegal gambling site here.
It sounds like a growth story. But behind the figures lies a shadow side. A subsidiary of the French lottery operator FDJ obtained a license on the Comorian island of Anjouan, a place long known as a haven for controversial online casinos.
The announcement of Stake’s arrival on the Danish market was presented by certain specialized media as a major breakthrough in one of Europe’s strictest regulatory environments. However, a careful reading of the available facts suggests that this story needs to be qualified.
The KSC is intensifying its regulatory action and has placed 10 new unauthorized gambling platforms on its official blacklist this February 2026. A total of 28 sites have already been added to the list this month.
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