Author: Julien D.

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ING avoids liability claim after €71,000 fraud

27 Oct 2026

A consumer who lost more than €71,000 in a scam involving fake gambling websites sought compensation from ING. Despite an alert triggered by its fraud detection system, the bank was cleared of liability by the Dutch financial disputes committee.

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Curaçao files criminal complaints over gambling portal hack: why it matters for Belgium too

Julien D.

25 Oct 2026

A licensing portal is supposed to be a place where a regulator can securely collect confidential information. In Curaçao, however, that very system became the centre of a data breach. The Curaçao Gaming Authority has now filed criminal complaints with authorities in three countries and is working to have leaked information removed from the internet. This marks a new phase in a case that is also relevant to Belgium.

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WGBA: Maarten Haijer takes the helm

Julien D.

14 Oct 2026

The World Gaming and Betting Alliance (WGBA), a new international organisation dedicated to gambling and betting, has appointed Maarten Haijer as chief executive officer. The former EGBA executive will be tasked with promoting effective regulation of the sector worldwide.

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Piracy and illegal gambling: these court rulings are finally accessible

Julien D.

9 Oct 2026

Belgium’s intellectual property case-law database has been expanded with new rulings concerning online piracy and illegal gambling on the internet.

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72 per cent of online gambling escapes regulatory oversight

Julien D.

3 Oct 2026

A study focusing on the European online gambling market estimates that unregulated operators generated €91.6 billion in revenue from consumers across the 27 countries of the European Union in 2025. This figure would represent 72 per cent of a market valued at €128 billion.

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A European week dedicated to protecting players

Julien D.

27 Sep 2026

The European Safer Gambling Week will take place from 16 to 22 November 2026. For this sixth edition, the EGBA is inviting organisations from across Europe to propose events and initiatives dedicated to player protection.

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Betsson is gradually replacing betFIRST

Julien D.

24 Sep 2026

The transition from betFIRST to Betsson is becoming apparent in Belgium. The sports betting website now redirects to Betsson, whilst the betFIRST casino already displays the Swedish brand’s logo.

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Brussels revokes the casino award

Julien D.

23 Sep 2026

With just over three months to go before the current Brussels Casino concession expires, the City has still not appointed a future operator. The award granted on 17 July 2026 to E.C.K., the company behind Napoleon Games, has been revoked following its suspension by the Council of State.

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New licences for BetCity and bet365

Julien D.

18 Sep 2026

BetCity and bet365 have been granted a new five-year licence to offer online gambling in the Netherlands. The two operators will therefore be able to continue their operations in the regulated market after their current licences expire on 30 September 2026.

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Bottle and can deposits become a lottery in the Netherlands

Julien D.

16 Sep 2026

Since 15 August 2026, Dutch consumers have been able to use the money they get back from returning their bottles and cans to buy lottery tickets for €0.25. It’s an unusual scheme that combines recycling, behavioural incentives and gambling, with a maximum net prize of €10,000.

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Illegal gambling is booming; Europe must act

Julien D.

15 Sep 2026

The chairman of the Kansspelautoriteit, Michel Groothuizen, believes that the resources of a national regulator are no longer sufficient to tackle international operators who rely on social media, search engines and financial networks to reach players.

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ChatGPT displays adverts for illegal casinos despite its rules

Julien D.

12 Sep 2026

Dutch users of ChatGPT have been exposed to an advert indirectly linking to online casinos that are not licensed in the Netherlands. This is surprising, given that OpenAI’s advertising rules exclude gambling from the permitted categories.

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Peppermill Maastricht announces its grand opening night

Julien D.

7 Sep 2026

Peppermill Casino Maastricht Airport will officially open its doors during an opening night event on Sunday 4 October from 8 pm. The event will feature the immediate opening of the gaming area, a reception with premium drinks and canapés, and a special appearance by Gerard Joling.

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BAGO: the incredible evolution of gambling in Belgium

Julien D.

1 Sep 2026

From the first lotteries organised in Flanders in the 16th century to online gambling, the Belgian sector has undergone a profound transformation, as BAGO explains. Following periods of prohibition and tolerance, Belgium has developed a policy aimed at directing players towards a legal and regulated offering.

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Joeri Impens, head of Bingoal, has passed away

Julien D.

29 Aug 2026

Joeri Impens, owner and managing director of Bingoal, has passed away unexpectedly. The Belgian family-run business announced his death on Thursday 27 August 2026, without disclosing the circumstances surrounding his passing.

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Netherlands: Barely 18, and they’re already opening gambling accounts

Julien D.

21 Aug 2026

In the Netherlands, new data released by the Ksa highlights the role gambling plays in the lives of teenagers and young adults, from their first experiences before reaching the age of majority to opening accounts as soon as they turn 18.

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21 in Belgium: The perfect age to enter the world of casinos

Julien D.

17 Aug 2026

In Belgium, before you can put on your best outfit for a night out at the casino or click on an online game, you must wait until you’ve turned 21. Whilst this rule may seem arbitrary, it is in fact part of a carefully considered approach aimed at protecting young people and regulating the world of gambling. Let’s explore why you must be 21 to gamble in a casino in Belgium.

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