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Netherlands: four gaming licences renewed

The Netherlands has officially launched the renewal process for online gambling operators’ licences due to expire in 2026. The Kansspelautoriteit’s first decisions have now been announced: Fair Play Online, TOTO Online, Bingoal and Kansino will be able to continue their operations until 2031.

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What are dice games and why are they so popular in Belgium?

It’s impossible to imagine Belgian casinos without dice games. Whether online or in land-based casinos, more and more players are opting for these dice games. But what are dice games and why are they so popular in Belgium?

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Does a new Google rule open the door to illegal gambling adverts in Belgium?

From 10 August 2026, it will become easier for certain advertisers using Google Ad Manager to purchase adverts for online gambling and social casinos in more countries. In doing so, an important layer of control appears to be disappearing: in certain cases, the end advertiser will no longer need to be certified by Google in advance for this specific channel.

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The new gambling tax is fizzling out: the illegal market is reaping the benefits

The Netherlands raised the gambling tax to 37.8 per cent on 1 January 2026. The government had expected hundreds of millions of euros in additional revenue, but takings are proving to be significantly lower than forecast. This raises the question of whether the increase in the gambling tax is benefiting the Treasury or, on the contrary, is strengthening the illegal market. The country had already raised taxes in 2025.

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Do 10,000 court cases highlight the vulnerability of the Belgian gambling market?

In Brazil, since the introduction of the new gambling law at the end of 2023, more than 10,000 legal cases have been brought against online betting companies. Most complaints relate to blocked accounts, problems with payouts and terms and conditions that have been unilaterally amended. For Belgium, this may seem like a distant concern, but the underlying warning is relevant here too.

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FIFA finds no suspicious betting patterns during the 2026 World Cup

FIFA did not identify any suspicious betting patterns or indications of match-fixing during the 2026 World Cup. All 104 matches in the tournament were monitored in real time by the FIFA Integrity Task Force, which had been set up specifically to detect potential manipulation and irregularities in the betting markets.

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Polymarket in Belgium: Gambling, crypto or taxable income?

Prediction markets have rapidly become a notable development within the online gambling and crypto world. On platforms such as Polymarket, users can speculate on future events, such as elections, sports matches, interest rate decisions or geopolitical developments.

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Amazon settles lawsuit over social casino apps; players can claim money

Amazon has reached a remarkable settlement in a US lawsuit concerning social casino apps. The technology company will not pay any compensation itself, but is giving players the opportunity to recover over 201 million dollars from the developers behind the apps.

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Google tightens its gambling policy, but little is set to change in Belgium

From 14 September 2026, Google will implement stricter checks on which companies are permitted to advertise gambling via its advertising platform. It is not just individual advertising accounts that will be assessed; umbrella accounts belonging to casino groups and marketing agencies may also lose their authorisation in the event of repeated breaches.

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Could this happen in Belgium? The Netherlands struggles with gambled-away student loans

The Netherlands is concerned about students financing their online gambling addiction with government loans that cannot easily be suspended. Belgium is currently escaping this problem.

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Does a stricter affiliate policy in Belgium protect players, or does it actually help the illegal gambling market?

The Gaming Commission (GC) is tightening the reins further on affiliates. Whereas the focus was previously mainly on stricter controls and clear rules regarding advertising, the interpretation of the law now appears to be being tightened once again. Only websites whose primary focus is online gambling would still be eligible to collaborate with licensed providers.

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Gambling regulator under fire over controversial study into problem gambling

The UK Gambling Commission is publishing new figures from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB) this week. Even before the results have been made public, the survey is once again under fire. Critics argue that the survey consistently shows inflated figures for both gambling participation and problem gambling, thereby painting a distorted picture of the UK gambling market.

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Belgium as a warning to Europe: MEP on the impact of the gambling advertising ban

Belgium is now one of the European countries with the strictest rules on gambling advertising. Virtually all advertising for online gambling has been banned in recent years, and sports sponsorship is also being phased out step by step.

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Belgium under pressure: illegal online gambling costs EU countries €22.9 billion

Like other European countries, Belgium is increasingly having to deal with the consequences of illegal online gambling. New figures show that the illegal gambling market in the European Union accounted for a gross gaming yield of €91.6 billion in 2025. As a result, the 27 Member States are estimated to have lost out on €22.9 billion in tax revenue.

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Belgium losing online gamblers offshore: ‘drops to European average’

Belgium is becoming less successful at keeping online gamblers within the licensed circuit.

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Gaming1 CTO Christophe Boniver: ‘AI must serve players in a more personalised and responsible way’

Gaming1 is investing heavily in artificial intelligence, personalisation and responsible gaming. According to CTO Christophe Boniver, the future of the gambling industry lies not in offering even more games, but in creating experiences tailored to the individual player.

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FIFA lifts Balogun’s suspension for Belgium clash following pressure from Trump

FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun’s suspension: US striker cleared to play against Belgium, World Cup betting markets react immediately.

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