The Gaming Commission updated its blacklist of illegal gambling sites on 27 March 2025, adding 30 new banned platforms, bringing the total to more than 600. Operating without a licence, these sites expose players to financial and legal risks, with no possibility of recourse in the event of a dispute. Some use circumvention techniques such as changing their domain name to avoid the restrictions. The Commission recommends that players prefer licensed platforms and regularly publishes an official list to ensure a secure gaming experience.
The Gaming Commission (GC) recently updated its blacklist of illegal gambling sites to protect online gamblers. The update, carried out on 27 March 2025, aims to inform and protect consumers against unauthorised platforms operating without a licence in Belgium.
A constantly evolving blacklist
The GC maintains a blacklist of illegal gambling sites, which is regularly updated to reflect new threats. Sites that are no longer accessible or no longer exist are removed from the list after a period of at least five years from their initial inclusion.
Consequences for players
Attempting to access these sites from Belgium can lead to problems for players. In the event of a dispute or payment problem, users have no legal recourse, as these platforms are not regulated. The GC strongly recommends that players check the legality of sites before registering, and that they choose operators with an official licence in Belgium.
The strategy of illegal operators
Some operators make slight changes to their URLs or create new domain names to get around the blockades and continue to offer their services to Belgian players. This practice makes the GC’s task more complex, requiring constant monitoring and regular updates of the blacklist.
It is essential that Belgian players remain vigilant and regularly inform themselves about the legality of the online gaming platforms they use. The GC provides an official list of approved operators, guaranteeing a secure gaming experience that complies with Belgian legislation.
New additions to the blacklist
When the list was updated on 27 March 2025, around thirty domain names were added to it, bringing the total to more than 600 banned platforms. The new additions include:
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- casinolab1.com
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