Blackjack is a game where every option can tip the balance between wins and losses. Imagine: you receive two identical cards, you have the option to split your hand to form two… but when should you do it?
In Belgium, the increase in the legal age for gambling to 21, which came into force in September 2024, was intended to protect the very young. But a survey has already revealed an unexpected effect: many 18-20 year-olds are circumventing the law by turning to illegal sites, where there is no control.
In a rapidly growing sector such as iGaming, discussions often focus on technological innovation and rapid market growth. However, behind the figures and screens, another reality is emerging: the mental health of workers. From 15 to 19 September, the industry is dedicating an entire week to this crucial issue.
Macau has built its reputation on one singularity: being the only region in China where gambling is legal. From legalisation in the nineteenth century under Portuguese administration to the advent of the huge resorts that rival Las Vegas, the history of gambling in Macau tells as much an economic saga as a political destiny.
In Macau, the battle between casino giants is intensifying. To defend its market share in the face of increasingly aggressive competition, MGM China is pursuing a bold strategy: enticing its customers with highly coveted Labubu toys and offering them the chance to win a Rolex. It’s an original gamble that illustrates the evolution of marketing in the world’s gambling capital.
Born in China several centuries ago, sic bo — literally “precious dice” — is a simple and captivating game of chance. Three dice, a throw, and a breathless wait: these are the mechanics that propelled it from traditional Asian circles to the world’s largest casinos, from Macau to Las Vegas.
The sports betting sector continues to grow in Europe and in Belgium in particular. The multitude of platforms available can make it difficult to choose – that’s why we have selected the 3 best bookmakers in Belgium for you.
In 2010, a Hot Lotto lottery jackpot was mysteriously left abandoned, triggering the discovery of one of the biggest fraud cases in the United States. Behind the manipulation is a computer security expert who uses his position to rig draws, embezzle millions and defy the system.
Imagine opening an app, swiping with your thumb to discover a casino game or a sports match, all in a visual atmosphere reminiscent of TikTok. That’s the promise of Swiper, the new online casino launched by Soft2Bet in Sweden.
In Belgium, gambling is more than just entertainment. Behind each game lies a precise legal framework, defined and monitored by the Gaming Commission (GC). This body ensures that establishments comply with well-defined parameters, two of which are essential: the average payout rate and the average hourly loss.
In just one year, the school founded by Katarina Pantic has become a key player in the training of croupiers in Belgium.
The debate surrounding the recovery of losses incurred in unlicensed online casinos has reached a new stage. The Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), Nicholas Emiliou, has issued a potentially game-changing opinion for thousands of players across Europe.
Imagine: a customer walks into a Kruidvat store, buys three Kruidvat products, and leaves with a free scratchcard worth €1. At first sight, a nice idea to build customer loyalty. But in Belgium, such an offer has attracted the attention of the Jury voor Ethische Praktijken inzake Reclame/Jury d’Éthique Publicitaire (JEP).
Betting limits (or table limits) determine how much a player can bet at the minimum and at the maximum. They conceal a complex mechanism combining commercial strategy, risk management and player psychology.
Oria, a recognised player in the online entertainment sector, has recently introduced a new feature to its loyalty programme: the Fortune Wheel. This wheel of fortune allows Club members to try their luck and win a variety of rewards.
As the new school year gets underway, the windows of 1,500 press shops in Belgium are being adorned with a clear message: alcohol, tobacco and gambling are forbidden to minors. Behind this national campaign are the trade associations Perstablo and Prodipresse, who want to remind people of a simple but sometimes forgotten rule: “18 is the minimum age. Simple though it may be!”
