Betting in press shops: the new rules from September 2026

15 Sep 2026

Since 14 September 2026, Belgian press shops offering sports or horse racing bets must comply with a new regulatory framework. The Royal Decree of 30 August 2026, published in the Moniteur belge on 14 September and which came into force on the same day, sets out the conditions for obtaining and renewing the F2 licence, whilst tightening the criteria for distinguishing a genuine press shop from an establishment primarily dedicated to betting.

Legislation

GGPoker secures another 5 years in the Netherlands

Glen L.

15 Sep 2026

GGPoker will be able to continue operating in the Dutch online gambling market beyond 30 September 2026. The Ksa has granted the operator a new licence valid for five years, starting on 1 October 2026.

Legislation

Illegal gambling is booming; Europe must act

Julien D.

15 Sep 2026

The chairman of the Kansspelautoriteit, Michel Groothuizen, believes that the resources of a national regulator are no longer sufficient to tackle international operators who rely on social media, search engines and financial networks to reach players.

Sensation

Heritage Tombola: 12 Belgian treasures need your vote

Alex D.

14 Sep 2026

Twelve Belgian heritage projects will be vying for the public’s support as part of the Heritage Tombola. From 15 September, anyone can vote for their favourite project free of charge. The prize for the winner: a restoration budget of up to €150,000.

Sensation

Can AI stop gambling addiction before damage occurs?

Ron Emmerink

14 Sep 2026

A new algorithm can assess which online gamblers face an elevated risk based on actual betting behavior. The open-source model, developed by researchers at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), looks beyond just the amount money a player loses. Bet patterns, playing times, and responses to winning and losing streaks are also taken into account.

Sensation

Casinos in Paris and Cannes drive strong growth for Partouche

Ron Emmerink

13 Sep 2026

Groupe Partouche recorded consolidated turnover of €360.7 million in the first nine months of the 2026 financial year. This is 3.7 per cent higher than the €347.8 million recorded in the same period a year earlier. Growth accelerated particularly in the third quarter. The French casino operator benefited from recent investments in Paris and Cannes, whilst its overseas branches presented a more mixed picture.

Economy

Closing a casino account, taking a cooling-off period, or EPIS: understanding the difference

Ron Emmerink

13 Sep 2026

Casino account closure, cooling-off periods, and EPIS registration may seem similar, but their impact varies significantly. Discover which protection measure fits your situation best and how to choose the right option.

Legislation

ChatGPT displays adverts for illegal casinos despite its rules

Julien D.

12 Sep 2026

Dutch users of ChatGPT have been exposed to an advert indirectly linking to online casinos that are not licensed in the Netherlands. This is surprising, given that OpenAI’s advertising rules exclude gambling from the permitted categories.

Sensation

Famous website Voetbalflitsen sold: leveraged for illegal casinos

Glen L.

12 Sep 2026

The Dutch football website Voetbalflitsen has been sold to a foreign gambling company and has been promoting illegal online casinos since the acquisition.

Sensation

The new Peppermill casino opens in Maastricht

Caroline B.

11 Sep 2026

The Peppermill Casino at Maastricht Airport is welcoming its first visitors this Friday, 11 September 2026. This preview opening marks the return of a casino to the premises of the former Grand Casino, which closed a few months earlier.

Sensation

Kanskeur.sbs targets Belgian players

Alex D.

11 Sep 2026

Kanskeur.sbs presents itself as an independent information and comparison site dedicated to online casinos. Between warnings about EPIS, promotions for foreign casinos and invitations to play, its content raises a question: what do we really know about the status and practices of the establishments it promotes?

Sensation

Severe blow at bet365: 340 jobs eliminated across three countries

Ron Emmerink

11 Sep 2026

Bet365 is set to cut 340 jobs across the United Kingdom, Malta, and Gibraltar.

Economy

Holland Casino reveals what PowNed left out in Cruks test

Ron Emmerink

10 Sep 2026

Holland Casino has clarified its stance on how PowNed presented the entry control process at its Eindhoven branch. A reporter listed in Cruks successfully entered using a colleague’s driver’s license. However, according to Holland Casino, his identity was checked more thoroughly than the video suggested.

Legislation

$128 million staked on the next French president

Alex D.

10 Sep 2026

With seven months to go until the French presidential election in April 2027, a market dedicated to the next occupant of the Élysée Palace is already attracting considerable trading volumes. On Polymarket, more than $128 million has been traded on the outcome of the election. Yet the platform has been officially blocked in France since July 2026.

Sensation

Illegal gambling site abuses identity of iGaming.com CEO

Ron Emmerink

10 Sep 2026

The name, academic titles, and professional reputation of Dr. Andreas Ditsche, CEO of iGaming.com, are being used without his consent by a gambling website.

Sensation

BAGO demands action: Trustpilot directs Belgians to Illegal Casinos

Ron Emmerink

9 Sep 2026

The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) has responded sharply to how illegal online casinos gain visibility via Trustpilot. According to Chairman Tom De Clercq, the popular review platform does not merely host consumer experiences—its presentation can also build false trust in operators that hold no Belgian licence.

Legislation

Bingoal loses overview and loses case over gambling levy

Ron Emmerink

9 Sep 2026

Bingoal has definitively lost its appeal before the Council of State in a case regarding the Dutch gambling levy. The gambling operator sought to challenge an assessment of €71,027.75, but filed its appeal past the deadline. As a result, the court did not reach a substantive ruling on the levy itself.

Economy