From 1 May 2026, all gaming machines in Belgian press shops must incorporate an EPIS check, failing which they will be deactivated immediately.
The Constitutional Court has highlighted inequalities in the application of the rules, particularly those benefiting the National Lottery and certain establishments. It has called for a thorough review of the legal framework.
On 16 April 2026, the Chaudfontaine Casino will host a musical evening dedicated to Starmania, in aid of the Oncolovie Foundation. An event that combines live entertainment with charitable commitment.
Belgian hockey has reached a decisive milestone with the opening of a new stadium in Wavre. It reflects the rapid growth of the sport in Belgium, driven by the international performances of the national teams and supported by major partners such as the National Lottery and Belfius.
LaLiga is taking a groundbreaking step in its international expansion by partnering with the American platform Polymarket. This partnership aims to strengthen the Spanish league’s presence in North America.
The NBA has just turned a new page in its history by agreeing to explore the possibility of bringing franchises to Las Vegas and Seattle. The Nevada city is one step away from joining the elite of world basketball.
A Dutch survey reveals that the majority of gamblers do not realise they are using illegal platforms. Behind professional interfaces and attractive promises, these sites blur the lines and perpetuate lasting confusion.
It left punters in disbelief. Morocco lost the final, but went on to win the Africa Cup of Nations days later following a decision by the governing body.
The former captain of the Red Devils, Eden Hazard, now finds himself at the centre of a controversy over his partnership with Stake. But this is not his first controversial partnership.
A few days after announcing a partnership with the online gambling platform Stake, former Red Devils captain Eden Hazard is now under investigation by the Gaming Commission. At issue: the promotion of an operator that does not hold a licence in Belgium.
It seemed like a new start at the casino. But even before her first day at work, the casino employee was out on the street. Her request for a €1,000 advance on her salary led to an abrupt end to her contract.
At the dawn of the 2026 season, F1 has formalised an unprecedented partnership with sports betting operator Betway.
In response to the rise of illegal gambling sites, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has launched an interactive quiz designed to help players recognise clandestine platforms.
Match-fixing remains one of the most serious threats to the integrity of global sport. The Netherlands has published its data for 2025.
On 24 February in Brussels, the European Economic Dialogues, organised by CommStrat in partnership with MEDEF, brought together politicians, industrialists and experts to discuss a question that has become strategic: the future of the online gambling sector in Europe.
In the run-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, France is concerned about a phenomenon that is well known at major international competitions: the rise of sports betting and, above all, its promotion.
In Brussels, a dispute has been raging for several years between gambling operators over a regional tax applied to bingo machines. Recently rekindled by a court ruling, the case highlights suspicions of non-payment, controls deemed insufficient and a loss of revenue estimated at several million euros for public finances.
