In April, the Kansspelautoriteit reported more than 4,600 pieces of content to Facebook and Instagram in order to combat adverts linked to illegal gambling offers.
Football betting remains incredibly popular in Belgium. Especially during Champions League nights, top matches from the Premier League, and matchdays in the Jupiler Pro League, the number of live bets skyrockets.
The Belgian online gambling market is changing rapidly. New regulations, stricter controls and the rise of illegal gambling sites are putting pressure on licensed operators. At the same time, players expect faster payouts, better apps and greater transparency.
Two British researchers analysed 277 gambling adverts posted on Facebook and Instagram by operators licensed in the Netherlands. A significant proportion of the risk of violations could be avoided if Meta better adapted its advertising rules to national requirements.
ING has reached a settlement of €1.6 million in a case of alleged money laundering involving former European Commissioner Didier Reynders.
Fortuna Casino officially entered the Belgian market in March 2026. Barely out of the starting blocks, this new player is already seeing websites pop up that are misusing its name to deceive players.
Google has amended its advertising policy to allow, from 4 May 2026, certain promotions related to gambling in Alberta. This change comes ahead of the planned opening of the province’s regulated online gambling market, set for 13 July 2026, with strict rules for operators.
In the Netherlands, a policy decision could redefine the perception of slot machines across Europe. Following an in-depth audit of money laundering risks, the authorities are considering classifying this sector as ‘low risk’.
Block your deposits, protect your banking data, and avoid the spiral of secondary fraud: having played at a casino not authorized by the Gaming Commission (KSC) requires immediate action.
Belgium stands out as an exception in Europe within the online gambling sector. It has chosen a unique path, based on strict regulation and enhanced player protection.
“This is about fairness and duty of care”
British courts have just issued a shocking ruling regarding the death of Ellen Mulvey, a 44-year-old mother who took her own life. According to the coroner, gambling addiction directly contributed to her death.
On 28 April 2026, the Gaming Mediator published its annual report for 2025. This document highlights a significant rise in requests for mediation, mainly relating to sports betting, whilst noting a marked improvement in the dispute resolution rate.
Faced with soaring government taxes, many British and Dutch operators are choosing to lower the RTP of their slot machines to protect their profit margins.
Mastering roulette relies not only on luck, but on rigorous bankroll management and a thorough understanding of probabilities. Among the many existing methods, the reverse Martingale (also known as the Paroli system) stands out as a strategic approach favoured by players seeking to capitalise on winning streaks whilst limiting exposure to risk.
