In Brussels, the licence for the famous Viage gaming and entertainment complex is now the subject of a public tender.
A recent investigation by journalists at Global Gaming Insider reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots can recommend illegal online casinos and explain how to circumvent player protection measures.
In Las Vegas, there is no shortage of stories of spectacular wins, but some defy the odds to the point of becoming almost unreal. Such is the case of an anonymous player who, in a single session, hit two jackpots on the same machine at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
A recent study shows that, for many gamers, loot boxes trigger sensations comparable to those experienced when gambling.
The National Gaming Authority has issued a warning about the risks of prediction markets, particularly regarding addiction and the illusion of investment, as Jérôme Labarbe highlighted in a recent statement.
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) recently detected an intrusion into its IT systems. A few days later, a German female hacker claimed responsibility for the breach.
The Gaming Commission (GC) has recently added the website nationale-loterij-be.website to its blacklist. This illegal site impersonates the National Lottery in order to deceive Belgian players.
Roulette, blackjack or slot machines: are some games actually more favourable than others? Between popular beliefs, personal accounts and mathematical data, the investigation by On n’est pas des Pigeons reveals a reality that is more nuanced than it seems.
With a budget of €1 million, a new call for proposals from the National Lottery aims to support Belgium’s federal scientific institutions. The aim is to strengthen their societal impact, improve their accessibility and promote Belgium’s scientific heritage both at home and abroad.
As regulation of online gambling intensifies across Europe, new data from the GGL suggests that the illegal market remains more limited than some stakeholders fear.
A bizarre incident occurred in a Pennsylvania casino: a man decided to express his anger at a slot machine by urinating on it.
A recent summary of data published by the Flemish Centre of Expertise on Alcohol and Drugs shows the population’s participation in gambling, changing practices and the rapid rise of online gambling.
Following a three-year research project on advertising and sponsorship in gambling, a team of university researchers is proposing, among other things, that gambling be considered a public health issue and that a total ban on its promotion be considered in order to better protect vulnerable groups.
The rise of online gambling and political debates surrounding advertising and player protection have reignited a fundamental question: is gambling socially acceptable? Recent data from studies in Belgium and the Netherlands reveal a complex reality.
For 2026, the National Lottery has announced the launch of three new calls for projects with a total budget of €5 million to support initiatives related to sustainable development, the inclusion of people with disabilities in sport and the fight against poverty.
The proliferation of illegal gambling advertisements on social media is causing growing concern in Belgium. A recent study commissioned by legal operator Napoleon Games reveals the extent of the phenomenon and points to flaws in the moderation of Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram.
From 1 May 2026, anyone wishing to place a bet in a Belgian press shop will be required to undergo an identity check connected to the EPIS system. The Gaming Commission has published more details on these new measures.
