In a nutshell: no, Boomerang Casino is not legal in Belgium. This online casino, launched in 2020, does not have a licence issued by the Gaming Commission (GC).
Do you have questions about deposit limits at legal casinos in Belgium? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we explain everything you need to know about deposit limits at online casinos. What is a deposit limit? Who does it apply to? How can you increase it? How can you decrease it? Deposit limits will no longer be a mystery to you.
No. Bet365 is not legal in Belgium. Although the site is one of the largest sports betting and online gaming operators in the world, it does not hold a licence issued by the GC. Any activity by Bet365 on the Belgian market is considered illegal and exposes players to penalties.
FDJ United, now a major player on the European iGaming scene, announces a strategic alliance with PartnerMatrix Intelligence (PMI). FDJ United now operates in regulated markets across Europe, offering a multi-brand portfolio. To optimise its presence and maximise new customer acquisition, the group needs accurate, responsive and comprehensive tracking tools.
PlayPatrol, an AI-based online slot machine testing tool, promises to revolutionise technical reliability and regulatory compliance. Developed by createIT, it enables casinos and game studios to anticipate problems before they affect revenue and the player experience.
Stake, an online casino platform based in Curaçao and focused on cryptocurrencies, does not have a GC licence and is not authorised in Belgium. Stake.com is on the list of illegal operators and its promotion is strictly prohibited in the country.
Brazil is considering raising the legal age for gambling from 18 to 21, a measure championed by Senator Humberto Costa, inspired by European models, aimed at protecting the most vulnerable members of the public.
The mandatory levy in the United Kingdom aims to strengthen the prevention and treatment of gambling problems. Grainne Hurst, CEO of the BGC, warns of the risks of funds being used in a way that is detrimental to players.
Online gambling addiction is a reality for many players, exacerbated by easy access to 24-hour online casinos. But what lies behind these words? In this article, we explore the causes, symptoms and treatments of this addiction, with a focus on the help available in Belgium.
Faced with myths and lies spread by the British media about gambling, the CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council, Grainne Hurst, is relying on data and the voices of players to restore the truth and defend the image of a rapidly changing industry.
With the opening of City of Dreams in Colombo, Sri Lanka is entering the ranks of the world’s leading luxury tourism and gaming destinations. Backed by a strategic partnership between Melco Resorts & Entertainment and John Keells Holdings, this colossal $1.2 billion project aims to transform the region in the same way that Macau did for China.
LeoVegas, an online gaming giant renowned for its mobile excellence, operates legally in several countries, including the Netherlands, where it has been active since a recent agreement. However, in Belgium, the operator is not authorised, and no licence application is pending.
While the Dutch government thought it would boost its revenue by increasing gambling tax, the effect has proved counterproductive. Jo Bosch, director of Casino Peppermill in Heerlen, denounces a tax policy that is suffocating physical casinos and threatening the entire land-based sector.
On the morning of 2 August 2025, CasinoZorgplicht.nl revealed a cyberattack against RechtOpWet.nl, a website promising Dutch gamblers that they could recover their gambling losses incurred before legalisation in October 2021. Instead of the expected content, only pages in English promoting illegal casinos appeared. This incident highlights a possible serious technical maintenance deficit and constitutes a first public warning about this provider.
Most legal Belgian casinos allow minimum deposits of €10. Some accept deposits from €5 under certain conditions.
In Belgium, an unprecedented phenomenon is taking hold: never before have so many players chosen to voluntarily withdraw from gambling via the EPIS system. Thanks to easier digitalisation via the Itsme app, requests for exclusion are skyrocketing, to the point of tipping the figures recorded by the Gaming Commission.
