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20 Feb 2026

The European online gambling market is experiencing an explosion in illegal supply. Public authorities are now looking for a new strategy: no longer going after sites one by one, but attacking the ecosystem that enables them to exist.

Sensation

BAGO’s commitment to safer gambling in the digital age

20 Feb 2026

Faced with the rapid expansion of online gambling, the issue of player protection has become a central public policy concern. In Belgium, BAGO’s operators defend a model based on the duty of care.

Sensation

Kansspelautoriteit imposes penalty of € 840,000 on Polymarket – penalty could rise quickly

Ron Emmerink

20 Feb 2026

It’s a tough rap. The Kansspelautoriteit of the Netherlands is intervening and imposing a penalty payment on Polymarket of up to €840,000. The gambling watchdog wants the platform to stop offering betting in the Netherlands with immediate effect.

Sensation

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.

Sensation

‘Trustpilot fails’ – illegal casinos dominate search results around EPIS

Ron Emmerink

19 Feb 2026

It’s scary. Those searching on Trustpilot for casinos with or without EPIS do not always get what they expect. Gambling Club took a closer look at the platform and came across a pattern that raises questions about protection and supervision.

Sensation

Minors and gambling: an increase under surveillance

Caroline B.

18 Feb 2026

A recent study into gambling practices among 15-17 year-olds reveals a significant increase in underage gambling in France, despite the fact that it is legally prohibited. The data show a shift in use towards circuits that are difficult to control.

Sensation

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.

Sensation

Clickbait and gambling: an explosive combination

18 Feb 2026

The online gaming industry is currently at the center of an unexpected debate: the ethical limits of marketing and the themes used in certain digital slot machines. Between deliberate provocation, visibility strategies, and questions about social responsibility, a new generation of games is raising issues that go far beyond simple entertainment.

Sensation

Reynders’ right-hand man in turmoil

The judicial investigation into former European Commissioner Didier Reynders has taken a new turn. The Brussels courts now suspect two close associates, his right-hand man Jean-Claude Fontinoy and antique dealer Olivier Theunissen, of being involved in a possible money laundering scheme involving more than €1 million.

Sensation

The Jetten government faces the challenge of legal gambling

Julien D.

The new Dutch Jetten government is preparing to radically redefine gambling policy, with one clear priority: to better protect players while combating the illegal market that is gaining ground.

Legislation

Why Germany is becoming the market to watch

Long perceived as a market constrained by strict regulations, the German online gambling ecosystem is currently undergoing a quiet transformation. Behind some of the most demanding rules in Europe, growth is very real.

Legislation

A fake Netflix platform traps Internet users

A new wave of fraudulent online adverts is using the image of Netflix to promote illegal gambling offers presented as legitimate. This phenomenon, reported by the KVA, illustrates the evolution of covert marketing strategies.

Sensation

Fraud at the Chaudfontaine casino: three employees sentenced

Julien D.

Three former employees of the Chaudfontaine casino have been sentenced by the courts after setting up a system for misappropriating high-value gaming plaques. The facts came to light following an internal audit and were confirmed by video surveillance images and the confessions of those involved.

Sensation

Debate intensifies over casino advertising in the Netherlands

Just a few years after the legalisation of the digital gambling market, the Dutch model is already being called into question. Between criticism of player protection and calls to ban all advertising, the debate is taking a decisive turn.

Legislation

70,000 self-excluded gamblers: the success of the EPIS system against addiction

Caroline B.

Belgian gamblers are saying no to gambling addiction, with no fewer than 70,000 of them voluntarily registering on the EPIS list.

Gaming Commission

Trustpilot under fire: fake casino review leads to illegal (Belgian!) gambling site

Ron Emmerink

“How can this still be on there?” That’s the question critics are asking after a review on Trustpilot was found to link to an illegal gambling site. The situation raises questions about the control of the platform.

Sensation

In Liège, research tackles gaming abuses