Launched on 7 March, an online competition from Winimo offers participants the chance to win an apartment for a stake of €20.
In September 2023, an attempted robbery at the casino in the small Dutch town of Sluis ended unexpectedly. More than two years later, the case has resurfaced in court, with the prosecution requesting a surprisingly lenient sentence.
Online gambling in Belgium is changing rapidly. Players want speed, trust and, above all, plenty of choice. Napoleon Casino and Sports aims to make a difference in precisely these areas with a wide range of games, fast payouts and new features for sports betting.
After months of legal battles over the Berck-sur-Mer casino, a new ruling has clarified the role of France’s highest administrative court. The Council of State has confirmed that it has sole jurisdiction to rule on certain aspects of the dispute between the municipality and the Partouche group.
The rise of online gambling and political debates surrounding advertising and player protection have reignited a fundamental question: is gambling socially acceptable? Recent data from studies in Belgium and the Netherlands reveal a complex reality.
The sports betting model is under pressure. For years, bookmakers determined the rules, the odds and ultimately the profits. Now, an alternative is emerging that is turning the game upside down: prediction markets. Instead of placing a traditional bet, players purchase a contract that rises or falls in value depending on what happens.
For 2026, the National Lottery has announced the launch of three new calls for projects with a total budget of €5 million to support initiatives related to sustainable development, the inclusion of people with disabilities in sport and the fight against poverty.
The proliferation of illegal gambling advertisements on social media is causing growing concern in Belgium. A recent study commissioned by legal operator Napoleon Games reveals the extent of the phenomenon and points to flaws in the moderation of Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram.
In the Netherlands, nearly 9,800 people adopted the BetBlocker blocking tool last year to effectively limit their access to gambling platforms, while a large group of land-based casinos decided to officially recommend this free solution.
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Many casino reviews are similar. The same promises, the same bonuses and the same safe phrases. But behind those glossy texts, there is often a different story. According to testers in the iGaming sector, poorly checked affiliate content can actually mislead players.
From 1 May 2026, anyone wishing to place a bet in a Belgian press shop will be required to undergo an identity check connected to the EPIS system. The Gaming Commission has published more details on these new measures.
Match-fixing remains one of the most serious threats to the integrity of global sport. The Netherlands has published its data for 2025.
One year after its launch in Belgium, Betano is celebrating its first milestone. The platform is offering a €30,000 promotion in the casino section. For three weeks, €10,000 will be distributed each week on selected games.
An investigation by Investigate Europe and La Libre reveals that several conversational artificial intelligence (AI) systems are recommending banned gambling platforms, sometimes even to minors.
A study reported by the BBC highlights a worrying medical phenomenon: certain treatments prescribed for neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease may cause serious addictive behaviours, including compulsive gambling.
