Blind boxes – those surprise boxes containing a random item – have become a massive hit. But are they a form of chance comparable to gambling? An expert professor sheds light on this phenomenon.
At the casino, the adrenaline rush and the hope of quick wins can easily make you lose sight of your budget. Here’s how to manage your budget more effectively when you’re playing.
Physical gambling halls in Belgium are facing an alarming wave of armed robberies. Whilst the online gambling market is becoming increasingly strictly regulated, local gambling halls and their visitors are an easy target for criminals looking for a quick cash haul.
The Gaming Commission (KSC) has just published an update to its official blacklist. Since 27 February 2026, 24 new illegal sites have been blocked, even though the list had not been updated in the meantime.
After months of legal battles over the Berck-sur-Mer casino, a new ruling has clarified the role of France’s highest administrative court. The Council of State has confirmed that it has sole jurisdiction to rule on certain aspects of the dispute between the municipality and the Partouche group.
The State of New York is suing Valve, arguing that the loot box system found in certain games could be considered illegal gambling.
Anyone who experienced the nineties remembers the smoke in arcades, the clinking of coins, and cafes where slot machines stood almost by default next to the bar. Today, a single tap on a smartphone is enough to place a bet.
Is it a good idea to play crypto casinos using a VPN in Belgium? Absolutely not, it’s against the law and what’s more, you run the risk of never seeing your crypto-currency again. Our editorial board takes a look at this vast deception for you.
Prediction market platforms are expanding rapidly. But in France, these sites are not authorised to offer their services. The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) is warning that illegal operators are exposing players to significant risks.
Since February 2026 in France, an experimental framework has been overseeing games based on monetisable digital objects (JONUM), a fast-growing sector at the crossroads of online gaming, blockchain and virtual economies.
A recent study into gambling practices among 15-17 year-olds reveals a significant increase in underage gambling in France, despite the fact that it is legally prohibited. The data show a shift in use towards circuits that are difficult to control.
Belgian gamblers are saying no to gambling addiction, with no fewer than 70,000 of them voluntarily registering on the EPIS list.
The Ksa has just clarified the protocols for accessing online gambling platforms during technical malfunctions of the national Cruks register.
The KSC is intensifying its regulatory action and has placed 10 new unauthorized gambling platforms on its official blacklist this February 2026. A total of 28 sites have already been added to the list this month.
Faced with the rise in sports betting and the preconceived ideas that surround it, the National Gaming Authority (ANJ) is launching a prevention campaign. With the support of fourteen amateur clubs, the institution aims to raise awareness of the risks associated with gambling and promote a responsible sporting culture.
The Trimbos Institute has just released its new multi-year strategy for the 2026-2028 period, a framework document that aligns its scientific priorities with the public health ambitions of the new Dutch government.
Belgium and the Netherlands are actively combating gambling addiction, and one of the tools available to gamblers is the EPIS system and the Cruks register respectively. Let’s take a look at the similarities and differences between these two systems.
