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Brussels rejects tax increase, angering Flanders

19 Oct 2026

Brussels is refusing to increase taxation on online gambling despite pressure from Flanders and Wallonia. By keeping the rate at 11%, the Brussels-Capital Region hopes to attract operators and increase its tax revenue.

Economy

Gambling tax: Flanders loses millions

Sarah C.

14 Oct 2026

In Flanders, tax revenue from gambling fell by 8% in two years, from €75 million in 2023 to €69 million in 2025. While Belgians continue to wager billions of euros, the growth of online gambling, which is taxed less heavily than land-based establishments, is putting regional revenues under pressure and reigniting political tensions over tax reform.

Economy

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A fraudulent lottery catches the regulator out

Sarah C.

5 Oct 2026

On 2 October 2026, the Kansspelautoriteit revoked a lottery licence that had been obtained fraudulently in the name of Quick Boys football club, based in Katwijk. The club had never applied for this licence and claims to have no connection with the websites used to sell the tickets.

Sensation

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Netherlands rejects total ban on gambling advertising: Belgium is already familiar with the debate

Sarah C.

2 Oct 2026

A few days after the vote in The Hague, a question remains that is also on Belgium’s mind: how do you protect players when licensed companies are bound by strict advertising rules, while illegal operators remain visible online?

Legislation

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VAT receipts become a lottery

Sarah C.

19 Sep 2026

Belgium is preparing a new scheme combining taxation and games of chance. The National Lottery’s next project could allow customers at restaurants and other hospitality venues to take part in a prize draw using their VAT receipt.

Sensation

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Will betFIRST soon be replaced by Betsson?

Sarah C.

7 Sep 2026

Betsson, which has owned betFIRST since 2023, may be preparing the next stage of its expansion in Belgium. Several clues now suggest a gradual transition from betFIRST to the Betsson brand, although no official launch has yet been announced.

Sensation

EuroMillions: 2 Belgians win nearly €200,000

Sarah C.

5 Sep 2026

Two Belgian players won substantial prizes in the EuroMillions in two consecutive draws, on 28 August and 1 September 2026. Although they did not win the jackpot, they each matched all five numbers and one star.

Sensation

A 1 per cent tax could transform gambling in Europe

Sarah C.

29 Aug 2026

A 1 per cent European tax on gambling revenues still seems difficult to implement. But in order to levy a common tax, the European Union may first need to define precisely what it considers to be gambling.

Legislation

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Golden Palace is once again rallying for the start of the new school year

Sarah C.

26 Aug 2026

The start of the new school year is about more than just buying new exercise books and returning to class. For some families, gathering all the necessary school supplies is a real challenge. In light of this, Golden Palace has renewed its support for an initiative aimed at children.

Sensation

A fake 113 address redirects to illegal casinos

Sarah C.

22 Aug 2026

A web address that differs by just one digit from that of 113 Zelfmoordpreventie, the Dutch suicide prevention organisation, is being used to promote illegal online casinos.

Sensation

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Loot boxes under pressure in 2026

Sarah C.

16 Aug 2026

Loot boxes are not automatically regarded as gambling, but the focus of European authorities is shifting towards consumer protection, virtual currencies and mechanisms that may encourage repeat spending.

Sensation

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Online gambling: what could change in Belgium

Sarah C.

13 Aug 2026

The Belgian gambling framework is entering a decisive phase. Following a significant tightening of legislation in 2024, two rulings by the Constitutional Court have brought the difference in treatment between online games of chance and online lotteries back to the forefront of the debate. The legislature now has until 31 December 2026 to rectify several instances of discrimination identified by the Court.

Legislation

Brussels Casino: behind the scenes of a controversial decision

Sarah C.

30 Jul 2026

The Brussels Casino is set to change operators from 2027. This decision highlights a much broader issue: competition between the Regions over the taxation of online gambling.

Economy

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2026 World Cup: betting soars in France

Sarah C.

27 Jul 2026

The 2026 Football World Cup has generated unprecedented levels of betting turnover. Behind these spectacular figures, however, the authorities and operators highlight a regulated model that funds public finances and sport, but also a worrying rise in illegal platforms.

Sensation

What the GDPR requires of casinos

Sarah C.

25 Jul 2026

Gambling operators handle a significant amount of personal data every day.

Legislation

Lack of player protection: €500,000 fine imposed by the ANJ

Sarah C.

20 Jul 2026

The ANJ has issued a €500,000 financial penalty against an online gambling operator for serious failures in its obligations to identify and support excessive or pathological players.

Legislation