Michael Schmitt’s disappearance from LinkedIn is raising questions within the iGaming sector

4 Jul 2026

For years, Michael Schmitt used LinkedIn as one of his main publishing channels. Virtually every major Malta Media investigation appeared on the platform, where operators, affiliates, lawyers and regulators followed his posts closely.

Sensation

Kapa Casino School honored in 2026

Alex D.

3 Jul 2026

Brussels-based Kapa Casino School is among the 2026 winners of EU Business News’ Benelux Enterprise Awards. The school received the award for the most impactful training initiative in the casino industry.

Sensation

UGent surveys 16- to 17-year-olds about gambling

Julien D.

3 Jul 2026

Researchers from Deakin University and UGent are recruiting 16- to 17-year-olds for a study on the normalization of gambling, particularly in sports and online.

Sensation

PepperMill Friends joins Red Side Academy

Sarah C.

2 Jul 2026

PepperMill Friends announces its support for Red Side Academy, an initiative linked to KV Kortrijk that welcomes over 400 children and young people free of charge every week in a safe, inclusive environment open to all.

Sensation

Supreme Court ruling on online casinos could have major consequences: Belgium is also watching closely

Julien D.

2 Jul 2026

Tomorrow, Friday 3 July 2026 could prove to be a historic day for the Dutch gambling sector. At 10.00 am, the Supreme Court will deliver its ruling in the long-awaited preliminary ruling proceedings concerning online gambling losses incurred prior to the introduction of the Remote Gambling Act (KOA) on 1 October 2021.

Sensation

SEO specialists who highlight illegal gambling practices are being targeted for intimidation

Ron Emmerink

2 Jul 2026

The battle against illegal online casinos no longer seems to be confined solely to Google’s search results. In recent weeks, there has been considerable unrest on LinkedIn after several SEO specialists and researchers, who are involved in exposing the black market for gambling, reported that they had become the targets of intimidation, hacking attempts and threats.

Sensation

Illegal casino affiliates dominate Google Belgium: time for action?

Glen L.

1 Jul 2026

Anyone in Belgium searching for “The best promotions from Belgian online casinos in 2026” would logically expect to be directed to licensed Belgian online casinos or reliable comparison websites that review only legal operators.

Sensation

Suspicions surrounding election betting in the UK

Glen L.

1 Jul 2026

A former Conservative MP, Craig Williams, has admitted in court to breaching gambling legislation after using confidential information relating to the date of the 2024 general election in the UK.

Politics

The GC is blocking even more high-risk sites

Alex D.

30 Jun 2026

On 25 June 2026, the Gaming Commission updated its list of illegal gambling sites blocked in Belgium. This official list aims to inform players and restrict access to unauthorised platforms.

Gaming Commission

Too many checks for too little risk?

Julien D.

30 Jun 2026

A study published on 25 June 2026 shows that the UK threshold used to trigger financial vulnerability checks in online gambling may affect many players who show no serious signs of harm.

Sensation

Fewer promotions, more oversight

Caroline B.

29 Jun 2026

Promotions by Belgian online casinos are being scaled back following a reminder from the Gaming Commission. The Entain Group has asked its partners to withdraw several offers aimed at new players in Belgium, notably for bwin and Ladbrokes.

Gaming Commission

BAGO raises the alarm on player protection

Alex D.

29 Jun 2026

In the Netherlands, licensed online gambling operators took nearly 1.8 million preventive measures in 2025 to protect players. For BAGO, these figures highlight the importance of enshrining the duty of care in Belgian gambling policy.

Legislation

The MLBPA wants to ban these risky bets

Sarah C.

28 Jun 2026

The MLBPA, the players’ union of Major League Baseball, wants to ban betting linked to players’ individual performances.

Sensation

More and more Belgians are gambling for the same reason – and it has nothing to do with money

Ron Emmerink

28 Jun 2026

When people talk about problem gambling, many automatically think of money, addiction or a lack of self-control. Yet one important factor is often overlooked: sensory overload.

Sensation

Is Netflix Casino a genuine online casino?

Caroline B.

27 Jun 2026

A fake platform called Netflix Casino is fraudulently using Netflix’s brand to lure internet users into illegal gambling offers. It is not a legal casino in Belgium.

Legislation

Controversial tactics are becoming increasingly common in the gambling sector – are DMCA complaints being used as a weapon?

Ron Emmerink

27 Jun 2026

The DMCA complaint was originally intended as a legal instrument to protect copyright. However, criticism of the use of this procedure is becoming increasingly common within the online gambling and affiliate world. According to various SEO specialists and affiliate owners, DMCA requests are not always used to tackle copyright infringements, but also to push competitors out of Google’s search results.

Sensation

Gambling tax increase fails – brings in hardly any extra revenue for the state

Ron Emmerink

26 Jun 2026

The increase in gambling tax in the Netherlands has not had the desired effect. This is the conclusion reached by the Ministry of Finance and the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) in a new monitoring report on the tax increases implemented in 2025 and 2026.

Economy