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21 Jun 2026

The debate over gambling advertising is becoming increasingly heated. On the one hand, researchers and health organisations are calling for stricter restrictions to reduce the harms caused by gambling. On the other hand, industry representatives warn that too many restrictions could actually drive players towards illegal operators.

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Kansspelautoriteit imposes multi-million fine on Vave: but can it actually be collected?

20 Jun 2026

The Dutch Kansspelautoriteit has imposed a fine of over €3 million on gambling operator Vave. Critics are questioning whether such sanctions against foreign casinos are actually effective.

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€420,000 claimed from Polymarket for a one-day delay

Julien D.

20 Jun 2026

The Kansspelautoriteit is demanding €420,000 from the company behind Polymarket. The regulator believes that the prediction markets platform ceased its activities accessible from the Netherlands too late. Polymarket is contesting this decision and claims to have implemented blocking measures as quickly as possible.

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Which legal Belgian casinos accept cryptocurrency payments in 2026?

Caroline B.

19 Jun 2026

Since 2026, legal Belgian casinos have been able to offer cryptocurrencies as a payment method. Circus and Casino Elite are the only two to offer this at present.

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Belgium: gambling companies constantly find new loopholes to bypass regulations

19 Jun 2026

In recent years, Belgium has introduced one of the strictest regimes for gambling advertising in Europe. Yet, gambling brands remain visible in the daily lives of many Belgians.

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World Cup: 9 countries oppose unregulated betting

Glen L.

As the 2026 World Cup kicks off against a backdrop of intense betting activity, nine European gambling regulators are calling for increased vigilance regarding prediction market platforms. According to them, these services expose consumers to major risks, without sufficient safeguards.

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KV Kortrijk announces PepperMill Friends as its new main sponsor

Sarah C.

PepperMill Friends will become KV Kortrijk’s new main sponsor from the 2026–2027 season. The Belgian family-run business has signed a multi-year agreement with the club, thereby significantly increasing its involvement.

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Will only state-run gambling operators remain visible in the future?

The Netherlands is working on stricter gambling advertising laws. But who will remain visible once commercial operators disappear?

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iGaming sector sees new trend: employees are taking fewer sick days and working through illness more often

The traditional sick day seems to be slowly disappearing. This is according to new research by iGaming.com involving 4,000 remote workers in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Spain. The study was carried out within the iGaming sector, where remote working is now the rule rather than the exception.

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€4,000 up for grabs for the Belgium v Egypt match with Goal Fever at Peppermill Casino

Alex D.

Peppermill Casino is launching a new edition of Goal Fever to mark the Belgium v Egypt match. The promotion runs from 6 pm on 17 June to 8 pm on 21 June, with a prize pool of €4,000, divided into 800 prizes of €5 each.

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Circus launches its €5,000 crypto tournament

Alex D.

Circus now offers cryptocurrency deposits and withdrawals on its Belgian online casino site. This new feature is accompanied by a €5,000 crypto tournament, running from 1 to 30 June 2026.

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World Cup: betting fraud alert

Sarah C.

With the 2026 World Cup approaching, a TransUnion study highlights an expected rise in sports betting in the UK, but also reveals that a significant proportion of young adults have already fallen victim to fraud on unauthorised betting sites.

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Belgian study puts pressure on the future of gambling advertising