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The National Lottery closed 2025 with unprecedented results. Total bets reached €1.666 billion, a historic record for the Belgian public operator.

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Illegal gambling sites: the updated blacklist

On 15 January 2026, the Belgian Gaming Commission (GC) published an update to its blacklist of illegal gambling sites.

Gaming Commission

ICE Barcelona: 65,000 professionals expected

Caroline B.

ICE Barcelona has cemented its status as a major global gaming event: the 2026 edition will be held from 19 to 21 January at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, with a focus on innovation, regulation and networking.

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Premier League clubs continue to strike deals with illegal gambling companies

Sarah C.

The logo is disappearing from the shirt, but the money remains. Premier League clubs are still working with gambling companies that have no license. And the British government is letting it happen.

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How do companies like Starscream Limited evade multi-million fines?

Ron Emmerink

18 Jan 2026

In the world of offshore casinos, dodging fines is child’s play. By using volatile legal structures that they liquidate at the slightest sanction, they make recovery impossible and continue their activities with impunity.

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SuomiVeto unveils its ambitions in Finland

Glen L.

18 Jan 2026

Finland is preparing to open its online gaming market to competition, and some players are already one step ahead. Among them are the founders of BetCity, who have teamed up with Bragg Gaming Group to launch SuomiVeto, a new online casino.

Economy

BetBlocker experiences strong growth in French-speaking countries (including Belgium)

Caroline B.

17 Jan 2026

Since February 2025, the BetBlocker blocking software has been available in French. The impact was immediately visible in French-speaking countries.

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New York cracks down on Roblox and hidden gambling

17 Jan 2026

Under the leadership of New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, ambitious legislative proposals seek to regulate or ban certain gambling-like practices at the heart of platforms such as Roblox.

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Belgian gambling companies catch Gaming Commission offside – taking over amateur club advertising

Ron Emmerink

Gambling companies are disappearing from Belgian professional football but are gaining ground in the amateur leagues.

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Foreign casinos: Court of Justice rules in favour of players

Maxime R.

On 15 January 2026 in Luxembourg, the Court of Justice of the European Union handed down a major ruling on online gambling: when a player participates in online games of chance offered without a licence in their country, which law applies and before which courts can they take action? The answer given by the European judges significantly strengthens the position of players against foreign operators and their managers.

Legislation

Bet3000 forced to reimburse €12,000

Julien D.

A German player has been awarded a refund for most of his losses after sports betting operator Bet3000 allowed deposits well above the legal limit.

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Why the ANJ fears an explosion in betting in 2026

Julien D.

With major sporting events approaching in 2026, the French gambling market is set to experience rapid growth. The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) is strengthening its control measures to regulate operators’ practices and protect players.

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Chaudfontaine Casino: Embezzlement of €40,000

Three former employees of the Chaudfontaine Casino are being prosecuted for exploiting a technical flaw to embezzle gaming chips, causing an estimated loss of €40,000.

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‘Illegal sites put players in danger’ – Arno Rutte sounds the alarm

Ron Emmerink

The legal gambling market is under pressure, while the illegal one is growing. Dutch State Secretary Arno Rutte is worried. Heavy gamblers, in particular, are seeking refuge outside the licensed offer.

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Influencer Esmee Ipema called out for promoting unlicensed gambling

Esmee Ipema, a well-known personality among Dutch television viewers, is using her fame to promote gambling platforms that operate outside the legal framework.

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UK Gambling Commission: £14m in legal costs

Maxime R.