The GCB has carried out a new update to its blacklist. Twelve illegal gambling websites are affected by a decision dated July 7, 2026.
The Gaming Commission has now clarified that affiliate advertising for online casinos may only appear on websites primarily dedicated to gambling. Platforms providing sports results, sports data or entertainment are excluded from this interpretation.
With Paris set to host the Esports World Cup from 6 July to 23 August 2026, the National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has reiterated that betting on esports remains banned in France. In Belgium, the situation is different: esports betting is permitted and regulated by the Gaming Commission.
Like other European countries, Belgium is increasingly having to deal with the consequences of illegal online gambling. New figures show that the illegal gambling market in the European Union accounted for a gross gaming yield of €91.6 billion in 2025. As a result, the 27 Member States are estimated to have lost out on €22.9 billion in tax revenue.
Investigate Europe accuses Soft2Bet and its partners of being linked to a vast network of illegal online casinos targeting European players, including Belgians.
Gaming1 is investing heavily in artificial intelligence, personalisation and responsible gaming. According to CTO Christophe Boniver, the future of the gambling industry lies not in offering even more games, but in creating experiences tailored to the individual player.
FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun’s suspension: US striker cleared to play against Belgium, World Cup betting markets react immediately.
Calls for tougher rules on gambling advertising are growing in Belgium. Despite recent restrictions, experts believe that operators continue to circumvent the ban, notably through sport, spin-off brands and digital channels.
The debate surrounding the black market for gambling took on a new dimension this week. iGaming.com highlighted a previous joint investigation by The Guardian and Investigate Europe, which revealed that several popular AI chatbots regularly refer users to unlicensed online casinos.
The name Leeeroyjenkins is currently doing the rounds in the international iGaming sector. During the World Cup, the anonymous user staked no less than 7.5 million euros on a Red Devils victory against Egypt via the prediction platform Polymarket, according to Tijd.be.
A cyberattack has hit Polymarket, an online prediction platform, resulting in an estimated loss of $3.1 million in cryptocurrencies for several users. The company states that the incident stemmed from a compromised external software provider and not from a flaw in its internal infrastructure.
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.
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.
