A study published on 25 June 2026 shows that the UK threshold used to trigger financial vulnerability checks in online gambling may affect many players who show no serious signs of harm.
Whilst sports betting is on the rise ahead of the 2026 World Cup, illegal gambling sites are gaining ground in Belgium. According to a study commissioned by a legal operator, these platforms now account for 60 per cent of Belgian players’ traffic.
The Kansspelautoriteit is demanding €420,000 from the company behind Polymarket. The regulator believes that the prediction markets platform ceased its activities accessible from the Netherlands too late. Polymarket is contesting this decision and claims to have implemented blocking measures as quickly as possible.
The Kansspelautoriteit claims to have achieved initial results in its fight against illegal online gambling sites. Thanks to cooperation with several industry stakeholders, the Ksa says it has restricted access to certain unauthorised content and limited its visibility to Dutch consumers.
With the 2026 Football World Cup approaching, the GC reminds the public that sports betting, which is growing rapidly in Belgium, is not without risk. In a press release dated 10 June 2026, the regulatory authority urges players to exercise caution, insists on the exclusive use of legal sites and highlights the self-exclusion tools available.
The ANJ and the CNIL have published an ultra-strict GDPR guide that radically transforms the management of player data, with a direct impact on the Belgian market.
The UK gambling regulator intends to step up its efforts against illegal lotteries, at a time when charitable lotteries are experiencing unprecedented growth in the UK.
From 1 May 2026, anyone wishing to place a bet in a press shop must first be identified. The measure aims to prevent banned gamblers from continuing to bet in these establishments, thanks to an automatic check linked to the Gaming Commission’s central system. Christina Garvalova explained everything to Perstablo.
RTP, or Return to Player, indicates the average proportion of stakes that a casino game pays back to players over the long term.
In Paris, a new gaming giant is set to open its doors. The Partouche Casino Club will welcome its first customers on Tuesday, near the Champs-Élysées, having received authorisation from the authorities.
Two British researchers analysed 277 gambling adverts posted on Facebook and Instagram by operators licensed in the Netherlands. A significant proportion of the risk of violations could be avoided if Meta better adapted its advertising rules to national requirements.
In the Netherlands, a policy decision could redefine the perception of slot machines across Europe. Following an in-depth audit of money laundering risks, the authorities are considering classifying this sector as ‘low risk’.
On 24 April, the Gaming Commission carried out a further update to its official list of illegal gambling sites.
Europe is facing a rapid rise in illegal gambling, a phenomenon the EGBA considers increasingly worrying. The organisation believes that certain public policies are, paradoxically, helping to strengthen the black market.
In Belgium, the growth of illegal online gambling is causing concern among stakeholders in the regulated sector. The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) explains that it is becoming urgent to steer players towards a legal, visible and identifiable offering.
Video games are increasingly incorporating mechanisms similar to those found in gambling, blurring the lines, particularly for young people. A webinar organised by the VAD centre of expertise aims to analyse these developments, their risks and ways to address them.
