Entering your age online influences gambling adverts, but young people remain vulnerable

27 Mar 2026

You see it almost everywhere: first enter your age, then click to continue. It may seem like a minor detail, but it isn’t. That choice increasingly determines whether you see gambling adverts, whilst young people should actually be protected from them.

Sensation

Mr Sloth: “Belgium is our base, but our sights are set on international growth”

Ron Emmerink

26 Mar 2026

“We’re not standing still.” Mr Sloth sounds determined. The technology company already has a strong presence in Belgium, but is looking firmly beyond its borders. With new games, its own platform and clear ambitions, it aims to position itself more strongly in the iGaming market.

Interview

Behind loot boxes lies a toxic mechanism

Alex D.

26 Mar 2026

A recent study shows that, for many gamers, loot boxes trigger sensations comparable to those experienced when gambling.

Sensation

These GAMING1 slot machines are set to revolutionise the industry

Julien D.

25 Mar 2026

In Balaruc-les-Bains, innovative slot machines designed in Belgium are being installed in a highly regulated environment. GAMING1 is determined to redefine the casino experience for players.

Sensation

Jérôme Labarbe warns of the risks of prediction markets

Alex D.

25 Mar 2026

The National Gaming Authority has issued a warning about the risks of prediction markets, particularly regarding addiction and the illusion of investment, as Jérôme Labarbe highlighted in a recent statement.

Legislation

How to manage your casino budget more effectively

Caroline B.

25 Mar 2026

At the casino, the adrenaline rush and the hope of quick wins can easily make you lose sight of your budget. Here’s how to manage your budget more effectively when you’re playing.

Games

Dutch survey: 57% of gamblers are unaware they are gambling illegally

Sarah C.

24 Mar 2026

A Dutch survey reveals that the majority of gamblers do not realise they are using illegal platforms. Behind professional interfaces and attractive promises, these sites blur the lines and perpetuate lasting confusion.

Sensation

A vulnerability exposes the MGA

Alex D.

24 Mar 2026

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) recently detected an intrusion into its IT systems. A few days later, a German female hacker claimed responsibility for the breach.

Sensation

A fake website imitates the National Lottery

Alex D.

23 Mar 2026

The Gaming Commission (GC) has recently added the website nationale-loterij-be.website to its blacklist. This illegal site impersonates the National Lottery in order to deceive Belgian players.

Gaming Commission

777.nl and Circus.nl are launching a partnership to tackle affiliate marketing

Ron Emmerink

23 Mar 2026

It’s all about control, rules and trust. 777.nl and Circus.nl are taking a new step and actively seeking help to better monitor their marketing. The two online gambling providers are launching a partnership with the Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliatesto gain a clearer picture of the risks associated with affiliate marketing.

Sensation

“Gambling watchdog takes action” – new rules for gambling advertising are becoming stricter

Ron Emmerink

22 Mar 2026

The rules are being tightened once again. The Netherlands Kansspelautoriteit is introducing new guidelines that explain exactly what is and isn’t permitted in online gambling advertising. The message is clear: providers must be more vigilant and avoid risks, particularly when it comes to vulnerable players.

Legislation

“€400,000 fine stands” – Council of State rules in favour of Kansspelautoriteit

Glen L.

21 Mar 2026

It is a clear slap on the wrist. Jacks.nl is attempting to avoid a €400,000 fine, but has once again been rebuffed. The Council of State confirms that the penalty is justified, whilst the Kansspelautoriteit is simultaneously introducing new guidelines for gambling advertising. The message is clear: the rules are becoming stricter and there is less room for error.

Sensation

Why Belgian gambling halls are increasingly targeted by robberies

Caroline B.

21 Mar 2026

Physical gambling halls in Belgium are facing an alarming wave of armed robberies. Whilst the online gambling market is becoming increasingly strictly regulated, local gambling halls and their visitors are an easy target for criminals looking for a quick cash haul.

Sensation

On n’est pas des Pigeons: which casino game really pays out the most?

Alex D.

20 Mar 2026

Roulette, blackjack or slot machines: are some games actually more favourable than others? Between popular beliefs, personal accounts and mathematical data, the investigation by On n’est pas des Pigeons reveals a reality that is more nuanced than it seems.

Games

The Gaming Commission officially changes its supervisory authority

Maxime R.

20 Mar 2026

The Gaming Commission will no longer report to the Ministry of Justice, but to the FPS Economy, following the adoption of a bill to this effect yesterday.

Gaming Commission

Former owners of Oranje Casino lose multi-million-euro case

Ron Emmerink

20 Mar 2026

It is a heavy blow after years of litigation. The former owners of Oranje Casino and Kroon Casino have also lost their appeal. And see their multi-million-euro claim definitively dismissed. The Court of Appeal in The Hague, the Netherlands, has upheld the earlier ruling. And has once again ruled in favour of the Dutch state.

Sensation

The National Lottery is donating €1 million to science

Alex D.

19 Mar 2026

With a budget of €1 million, a new call for proposals from the National Lottery aims to support Belgium’s federal scientific institutions. The aim is to strengthen their societal impact, improve their accessibility and promote Belgium’s scientific heritage both at home and abroad.

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