The GC has just blocked the site bingoal-casino.be. The URL, which was similar to that of the legal casino Bingoal, linked to an illegal site in order to mislead players.
The Belgian Gaming Commission (BGC) has added six new websites to its blacklist of illegal gambling platforms in Belgium. Among them is a fake site impersonating the well-known brand Bingoal, […]
A new chapter is opening in this spa town. After an absence of several decades, a casino is returning to centre stage. But this renaissance, spearheaded by the Belgian Golden Palace group, is not being met with unanimous approval.
The most secure payment methods for online gambling in Belgium are bank cards (Visa, Mastercard), e-wallets (PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), bank transfers and prepaid solutions such as Paysafecard.
Dozens of WordPress sites have been hacked in recent weeks to surreptitiously distribute lists of illegal “top casinos”, without their owners being aware of it. This growing phenomenon is a cause for concern, as it is no longer limited to WordPress.
The house edge is a fundamental concept in gambling. It is what enables gambling establishments to generate long-term profits, even if players win from time to time. In this article, we explain what it means in practical terms, how it is calculated and what it means for gamblers, both online and in land-based casinos.
The recent statements by Martin Frohn, a senior official at the European Commission, have sparked outrage in the gambling world. By defending gambling operators without a German license but based in other EU countries, he has ignited an explosive debate over the legality of cross-border offers and the neutrality of EU institutions.
Is it really possible to beat the lottery thanks to AI? Between fantasy and statistical reality, we explore for you the limits and rare one-off successes of artificial intelligence algorithms associated with the lottery.
Andreas Ditsche, CEO of iGaming and university lecturer, spoke at Gaming in Holland 2025 to denounce the risks of excessively low deposit limits. Read more about his speech and his interview with CasinoNieuws.nl.
In this ultimate guide to choosing an online casino, we take you step by step through the process of selecting an online casino that is reliable, transparent, entertaining and, above all, legal.
Oria hits hard with Oria Club and its shop! To celebrate the launch, the casino rewards user engagement with €10, €25 or €50 Paysafecard codes – simple, secure and ideal for topping up your account without a bank card. A new loyalty system designed for players, by players.
Belgium has tightened its gambling legislation in 2023 and 2024, hoping to curb young people’s access to betting and gambling. An almost total ban on advertising and an increase in the minimum age to 21 are strong measures. But are they really having an impact? The 2025 survey reveals some initial effects… but also some limitations.
According to the DataSynergy survey, almost 40% of young Belgians aged 18 to 20 have already taken part in gambling or sports betting. Online betting, in particular, appeals to a young audience, often via unlicensed applications and sites.
Gamblers the world over use luck rituals, gestures, objects and superstitions to try and influence their fortunes at the casinos. What are these rituals, and where do they come from? This article explores ten emblematic practices, their cultural origins and their psychological impact.
The Dutch Gambling Regulatory Authority (KSA) has unveiled its ‘Regulator 2.0’ vision, promising greater cooperation with operators to combat the black market. However, it warns that persistent breaches of advertising rules could lead to a total ban on gambling ads.
In Digne-les-Bains, the laying of the foundation stone for the future Golden Palace casino marks the beginning of an ambitious project combining entertainment, economic momentum, and sustainable development. Scheduled to open by the end of 2026, this new venue promises much more than a traditional gaming space.
On 30 May 2025, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police arrested Makoto Chomabayashi, a 38-year-old man from Iwaki in Fukushima prefecture. He is suspected of betting around 28 billion yen (around €172 million) on the online gambling site Stake between August 2022 and April 2024. The authorities claim that he mainly played baccarat. Chomabayashi has admitted the facts.
