Clickbait and gambling: an explosive combination
The online gaming industry is currently at the center of an unexpected debate: the ethical limits of marketing and the…
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Reynders’ right-hand man in turmoil
The judicial investigation into former European Commissioner Didier Reynders has taken a new turn. The Brussels courts now suspect two…
A fake Netflix platform traps Internet users
A new wave of fraudulent online adverts is using the image of Netflix to promote illegal gambling offers presented as…
The National Lottery bets on culture with its Heritage Tombola
The National Lottery has launched a new initiative called the Heritage Tombola, designed to fund projects to conserve and restore…
3 promotions for Valentine’s Day 2026
To mark Valentine's Day, several online gaming platforms operating in Belgium have launched themed campaigns. Here are 3 of them.
DJ website hacked to promote illegal casinos
A Belgian website devoted to news about DJs was recently hacked, leading to the publication of content promoting online casinos…
Speeltermeer: Recognising gambling addiction before it’s too late
Problems associated with gambling do not always leave visible traces, until the consequences become impossible to ignore. This observation is…
Vegas changes its buffets to survive
From the 1940s to the present day, the Las Vegas dining scene has always fascinated visitors. Once famous for its…
How a lottery winner created a counterfeit drugs empire
A lottery win can transform a life, sometimes spectacularly. In the UK, a pensioner who won several million pounds used…
Study: boys addicted to gambling before the age of 18
A recent study by Common Sense Media highlights a phenomenon that often escapes the attention of parents and educators: a…
Casino Peppermill manager fired – court upholds dismissal
A court in Limburg has ruled that the immediate dismissal of a Casino Peppermill branch manager was lawful.
Meta convicted of fraudulent Barrière ads
The Paris Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of Meta Platforms (parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Messenger) for…
2025 review: Las Vegas loses millions of visitors
At the end of a year of high tension, Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, ends 2025 on…
Gambling addict robs grandmother of €10,000
In Mouscron, a sensitive family case is now before the courts. A man addicted to online gambling is being prosecuted…
Lightning bank fraud: 8 payments, €200 lost
A local woman saw her bank account drained of several hundred euros in less than an hour, without ever losing…
KVA study exposes no-limit casino trap
A study published in January 2026 by the Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) analyses the online search behaviour surrounding the expression…
National Lottery: 40 new millionaires in 2025
In 2025, the National Lottery produced 295 major winners, including 40 millionaires.