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.
A court ruling in The Hague has revealed a worrying trend: funds intended for investment in cryptocurrencies have been used for online gambling.
The Court of Justice of the European Union confirms that each Member State remains free to regulate gambling within its territory. This ruling clarifies the status of foreign licences.
An idea is gaining ground in the budget discussions for the 2028–2034 period: introducing a European levy on online gambling. But this proposal is already attracting fierce criticism, particularly from the EGBA, which sees it as a major risk to consumers and public finances.
A recent study by the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) reveals that whilst legal platforms appear generally effective at preventing minors from gambling online, minors continue to access gambling, mainly via illegal channels.
Prediction markets, popularised by platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi, are growing rapidly, but they harbour major risks, particularly those linked to anonymity, manipulation and worrying ethical lapses.
