‘Without swift action, we will lose control,’ warned BAGO back in 2025.
Many Belgian gamblers are ignoring the strict rules by simply using a VPN. This allows them to hide their location and still access foreign casinos without a licence. These VPN services are easy to find and often cost only a few pounds a month.
What was once a pillar of government communication in the Netherlands has now become a showcase for online casinos operating completely illegally. The ACVZ.org domain, formerly attached to the Adviescommissie voor Vreemdelingenzaken, has been taken over by anonymous players who are now using it to list unregulated gambling platforms, often hosted outside Europe.
Influencers have a lot of influence on young people. They share their lives daily on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. What they like, young people often like too. If an influencer carries a brand, promotes a drink or shows an online casino, young people easily adopt it. They see it as normal behaviour and don’t always think about it.
Strict gambling rules do not stop Belgian players from gambling illegally. In Belgium, gambling rules are strict. Advertising for gambling is heavily restricted and there are high fines for illegal gambling practices.
Gambling is not just about winning money. Belgian players return mainly because of the feeling of excitement and thrill. Every bet provides a new adrenaline rush. When a player wins, dopamine is released – the “happy hormone” that creates euphoria.
Since the introduction of stricter Belgian gambling regulations, such as the EPIS system and mandatory wagering limits, many gambling addicts have been trying to get their lives on track. Yet this is far from always successful.
The world of online casinos is all about visibility. Whoever ranks high in Google wins the battle for the player. But what if that visibility is abused by illegal providers and dubious affiliates? Frank Kruit has been fighting this for years.
En Belgique, les règles relatives aux jeux de hasard en ligne sont déjà assez strictes. La publicité est de plus en plus restreinte et le gouvernement garde un œil attentif sur la situation.
Are you looking for the best online casino in Belgium? Then you’re in the right place. Since online gambling became legal in Belgium, gambling sites have been popping up like mushrooms. But how do you know which casino is really safe, reliable and fun?
A major international gambling fair took place in London in early July: iGB Live. More than 15,000 people from the gambling world gathered there.
There is a big rumble between Malta and the European Commission. The row revolves around a new Maltese gambling law, Article 56A, added in 2023.
Live betting is not a quiet hobby. It’s adrenaline, eyes on the screen, fingers poised over the button. It can be addictive – but also interesting if you know what you’re doing.
On Monday 8 July, Flutter Entertainment confirmed that there has been a data leak at gambling sites Paddy Power and Betfair. In the process, players’ personal data was captured.
It’s a staggering amount: in 2024, the largest European gambling companies paid a combined €3.8 billion in taxes.
Everyone plays differently. Some like excitement at the roulette table, others follow every second of Anderlecht with their finger on the betting button.
Björn Fuchs is no unknown name in the world of online gambling. As chairman of VNLOK, the industry association for legal online gambling providers, he knows exactly what is going on. He is also Chief Digital Officer at the Janshen-Hahnraths Group, the company behind Fair Play Online.
