Author: Sarah C.

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Casino employee dismissed before her first day of work: could this also occur in Belgium?

13 Mar 2026

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.

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Betway becomes F1’s first betting operator

Sarah C.

11 Mar 2026

At the dawn of the 2026 season, F1 has formalised an unprecedented partnership with sports betting operator Betway.

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This BGC quiz reveals the pitfalls of the black market for gambling

Sarah C.

11 Mar 2026

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.

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Match-fixing figures for 2025 in the Netherlands

Sarah C.

5 Mar 2026

Match-fixing remains one of the most serious threats to the integrity of global sport. The Netherlands has published its data for 2025.

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Brussels warns about the illegal gambling market

Sarah C.

28 Feb 2026

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.

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2026 World Cup: France fears betting explosion

Sarah C.

19 Feb 2026

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.

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The mystery of untaxed bingos in Brussels resurfaces

Sarah C.

18 Feb 2026

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.

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Belgian players can sue illegal casinos

Sarah C.

11 Feb 2026

In Belgium, players who have wagered on unlicensed online casinos can now take their case to court. This legal development marks a turning point in the fight against illegal operators and strengthens consumer protection against unauthorised platforms.

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Polymarket opens a free supermarket in New York

Sarah C.

7 Feb 2026

In the heart of Manhattan, two prediction market platforms have transformed grocery aisles into an unprecedented marketing battleground. Kalshi had already offered free shopping baskets, but Polymarket decided to go one step further by opening what it describes as New York’s first free supermarket.

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Scandal: French athlete suspended for a bet

Sarah C.

3 Feb 2026

In an unprecedented case, a top French athlete has been sanctioned for placing a sports bet on a competition in her sport.

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Sponsorship: casinos still present in the Jupiler Pro League

Sarah C.

2 Feb 2026

Belgian professional football has always been driven by sponsorship deals. While the government is tightening the rules on gambling-related advertising, the links between clubs and industry players remain surprisingly strong.

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Ireland: Football, gambling and prevention go hand in hand

Sarah C.

28 Jan 2026

The Irish professional football landscape is tackling the growing problem of gambling among its players. The League of Ireland, the country’s main competition, has just unveiled an ambitious and pioneering programme to train players, staff and officials to avoid the pitfalls of compulsive gambling.

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Sports piracy: 90% of illegal streams financed by the black market

Sarah C.

20 Jan 2026

In the United Kingdom, a new report reveals that illegal sports streams are no longer just violating copyright; they are also becoming a launch pad for unauthorised gambling advertisements.

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Finland: Law ratified, starting signal for July 2027

Sarah C.

20 Jan 2026

The President of Finland has officially ratified the new gambling law, sealing the end of the state monopoly. From 1 July 2027, the market will be opened up to competition for online casinos and sports betting.

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Premier League clubs continue to strike deals with illegal gambling companies

Sarah C.

19 Jan 2026

The logo is disappearing from the shirt, but the money remains. Premier League clubs are still working with gambling companies that have no license. And the British government is letting it happen.

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OpenOverGokken explains gambling in plain language

Sarah C.

14 Jan 2026

In the Netherlands, gambling is a growing part of everyday life, but the mechanisms involved, the risks and the means of prevention are often poorly understood. That’s why OpenOverGokken.nl has launched new educational content to explain gambling in simple language, accessible to everyone, without minimising the risks or dramatising the practices.

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The ANJ limits advertising budgets in 2026

Sarah C.

12 Jan 2026

The National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has analysed and approved operators’ promotional strategies for 2026. It has imposed new constraints to limit the increase in advertising budgets and reduce the risks associated with overexposure of players.

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