On 23 April 2026, the Gaming Commission granted a licence to familysports.be, a website operated by BELGISCHE PMU.
According to an addiction expert, certain practices associated with Pokémon cards and booster packs bear disturbing similarities to the mechanisms of gambling, particularly for younger children.
In early April, unusual temperature readings recorded near Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris attracted attention. Two sudden and brief rises in temperature, difficult to explain by natural causes, coincided with bets placed on Polymarket.
In 2025, Google reached a milestone in its advertising control policy by removing more than 270 million adverts related to gambling and betting.
Is playing at an online casino without EPIS a good idea? No. These platforms attract many players by promising freedom and anonymity, but they operate outside any legal framework, exposing their users to major financial, legal and personal risks.
A recent social media post by Donald Trump has sparked an unexpected controversy. He shared an AI-generated image featuring the logo of Stake, an online gambling platform that is unauthorised in the United States and in many European countries.
The Gaming Commission (GC) has updated its official list of illegal gambling sites with 28 new entries.
The online gambling sector in Europe is facing growing pressure from illegal affiliate practices. A webinar organised on 16 April by Gaming in Europe aims to shed light on these mechanisms.
A new fraudulent campaign is currently circulating on social media in the Netherlands, misusing the branding of major companies such as Amazon, Netflix and now Bol to promote an illegal casino.
The Golden Palace Dice mobile app is now available, allowing you to play, deposit and withdraw easily from a smartphone, with a fast and intuitive experience.
Gambling addiction is on the rise in Belgium, fuelled by the growing accessibility of platforms and young people’s early exposure to them. Behind the figures lie shattered lives, such as that of Jean-Michel Kowalski.
The 2024 report from the Gaming Commission reveals a decline in the legal market. BAGO sees this as a warning sign in the face of the rise of illegal websites and is calling for swift action.
In Australia, the authorities are considering stricter restrictions on advertising following a pilot study showing a reduction in risky behaviour.
In Belgium, two casino projects, despite holding official licences, remain inexplicably offline: VCasino and Sam Casino.
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.
