Since the start of 2025, three French casino groups have changed hands, whilst players already active in the digital gaming sector in Europe are strengthening their presence in France.
The suspension of the award of the Brussels Casino licence marks the start of a period of uncertainty for the City and the Region. Behind the legal dispute lie significant financial stakes.
PMU has taken a new step forward in its international expansion. The French operator has entered into a multi-year partnership with BetMakers Technology Group to boost the distribution of French races through fixed-odds horse racing betting.
The Gaming Commission added seven new gambling sites to its list of illegal platforms on 27 August 2026.
The Rus Tony Group, which operates Peppermill casinos in the Netherlands and Belgium, is set to take over the premises of the former Grand Casino at Maastricht Airport. The venue is set to welcome its first visitors in September 2026.
According to an annual study by Gaming Compliance International carried out for the European Casino Association, Member States are estimated to have lost nearly 23 billion euros in tax revenue in 2025, whilst turnover in the illegal sector is estimated to have reached 91.6 billion euros.
Whilst debates surrounding gambling often focus on the risks of addiction, BAGO wishes to highlight the central role of EPIS. According to the association, this self-exclusion system is now one of Belgium’s main safeguards for protecting vulnerable players and ensuring responsible access to gambling.
The ANJ has just ordered French internet service providers to impose an administrative block on the prediction site Polymarket for promoting an illegal gambling service.
The EGBA is expanding its board of directors with the arrival of Super Technologies. The stated objective remains the harmonization of safety and player protection rules across the European market.
The 2026 football World Cup stands as the biggest event in sports betting history, with over $593 billion wagered.
In an interview with SBC News, Steven Scheers, Director of Transformation and Human Resources at the Gaming1 Group, explains why the company is now placing talent, corporate culture and responsible gaming at the heart of its development strategy.
On July 2, 2026, PepperMill Casino, one of the most innovative players in the Belgian gambling landscape, celebrated its 4th anniversary. The perfect opportunity to analyze the keys to success of this GC-certified operator.
The GCB has carried out a new update to its blacklist. Twelve illegal gambling websites are affected by a decision dated July 7, 2026.
Belgium seems to have become the ultimate EuroMillions lucky country over the past twelve months.
Promotions by Belgian online casinos are being scaled back following a reminder from the Gaming Commission. The Entain Group has asked its partners to withdraw several offers aimed at new players in Belgium, notably for bwin and Ladbrokes.
