From 30 June 2026, Unibet Games Belgium is set to officially become 32Red Belgium.
Research commissioned by Entain claims to have identified more than 30 unregulated gambling sites running coordinated promotional campaigns targeting the British public on several social media platforms during the 2026 World Cup.
As the 2026 World Cup kicks off against a backdrop of intense betting activity, nine European gambling regulators are calling for increased vigilance regarding prediction market platforms. According to them, these services expose consumers to major risks, without sufficient safeguards.
Bonus Kong attracts players with generous bonuses, casino games, sports betting and an international feel. But is Bonus Kong authorised under Belgian regulations? The answer is no.
Pragmatic Play will gradually cease offering its online bingo, sports betting and virtual sports products. The provider will now focus its strategy on online slots and live casino.
In a few days’ time, the Committee of Advertising Practice will roll out its automated monitoring system to combat, amongst other things, adverts for illegal gambling.
Since 1 June, the Gaming Commission has officially become part of the FPS Economy. This change marks a new phase for the authority responsible for regulating the gaming sector in Belgium.
The Brussels Criminal Court has acquitted the National Lottery and its managing director, Jannie Haek, in the Woohoo online gaming case. The ruling, handed down on 29 May, confirms that these games fall under the online lottery regulations and not under the law on games of chance.
The Court of Justice of the European Union has handed down an important ruling for players seeking to recover money from online gambling operators. The ruling concerns a dispute between an Austrian player and the online casino Mr Green, centring on a debt of over €62,000.
A man from Arizona has been found guilty of faking his own kidnapping by a Mexican cartel in order to obtain money to cover gambling debts.
LuckyCasino, a former online casino that operated in the Netherlands prior to regulation, is now offering compensation to certain Dutch players.
On 13 May 2026, the National Gambling Authority presented the initial results of its algorithm designed to better identify problem gamblers. The figures reveal a worrying rise in the number of players affected and their share of operators’ gross gaming revenue.
Sciensano’s latest figures on gambling in Belgium show that risky gambling patterns have remained stable for over five years. For BAGO, these figures confirm above all the need for a more coherent public policy, focused on illegal gambling, player protection and the effective enforcement of rules.
On 11 May 2026, Bragg Gaming Group announced a definitive agreement with the operator 711 to expand their partnership in Belgium. The two operators are preparing to launch a new online sports betting service.
Belgium stands out as an exception in Europe within the online gambling sector. It has chosen a unique path, based on strict regulation and enhanced player protection.
On 28 April 2026, the Gaming Mediator published its annual report for 2025. This document highlights a significant rise in requests for mediation, mainly relating to sports betting, whilst noting a marked improvement in the dispute resolution rate.
Kalshi recently penalised several political candidates for betting on their own electoral prospects. A case that raises questions about ethics, transparency and the limits of financial tools applied to politics.
