EGBA: Pierre Tournier takes the helm

1 Sep 2026

The EGBA is changing leadership. With effect from 1 September 2026, Pierre Tournier will become interim Secretary-General of the Brussels-based organisation. He succeeds Maarten Haijer, who is stepping down after thirteen years at the helm of the association and nearly two decades with the organisation.

Sensation

BAGO: the incredible evolution of gambling in Belgium

Julien D.

1 Sep 2026

From the first lotteries organised in Flanders in the 16th century to online gambling, the Belgian sector has undergone a profound transformation, as BAGO explains. Following periods of prohibition and tolerance, Belgium has developed a policy aimed at directing players towards a legal and regulated offering.

Games

Philippe Close hits back over the casino

Alex D.

31 Aug 2026

Philippe Close has responded to criticism surrounding the Brussels casino licence and his position on the board of directors of Sporting Anderlecht.

Politics

The blacklist grows with 7 new sites

Caroline B.

31 Aug 2026

The Gaming Commission added seven new gambling sites to its list of illegal platforms on 27 August 2026.

Gaming Commission

Casino payout blocked: here’s how to deal with it

Ron Emmerink

30 Aug 2026

You’ve requested a withdrawal from an online casino, but the money isn’t appearing in your account. The status in your player account remains ‘pending’, customer service is asking for documents again, or your entire account has suddenly been blocked. This is frustrating, but a delayed payout doesn’t automatically mean the casino is refusing to pay.

Games

Illegal poker: 100 players caught by the police

Alex D.

30 Aug 2026

A police operation triggered by a report of a potentially armed individual led to an unexpected discovery in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands. Officers found around a hundred people gathered for an illegal poker tournament.

Sensation

A 1 per cent tax could transform gambling in Europe

Sarah C.

29 Aug 2026

A 1 per cent European tax on gambling revenues still seems difficult to implement. But in order to levy a common tax, the European Union may first need to define precisely what it considers to be gambling.

Legislation

Joeri Impens, head of Bingoal, has passed away

Julien D.

29 Aug 2026

Joeri Impens, owner and managing director of Bingoal, has passed away unexpectedly. The Belgian family-run business announced his death on Thursday 27 August 2026, without disclosing the circumstances surrounding his passing.

Sensation

Poker legend Pierre Neuville has passed away

Alex D.

28 Aug 2026

Pierre Neuville has died at the age of 83 following a long battle with prostate cancer. The Belgian had carved out an extraordinary career in international poker, eventually reaching the final table of the main event at the World Poker Championships in 2015, aged 72.

Sensation

What is cash-out in sports betting and when do you use it?

Ron Emmerink

28 Aug 2026

Cash-out allows you to settle a sports bet before the match or all legs of your betting slip have concluded. The bookmaker displays an amount that you can accept immediately. By doing so, you lock in a smaller profit or limit a potential loss, but you also forgo the chance of the original maximum payout.

Games

Brussels Casino: Philippe Close accused of a conflict of interest

Alex D.

27 Aug 2026

The future operation of the Brussels Casino has sparked a political and ethical controversy centring on Mayor Philippe Close. Ecolo believes he should have recused himself from the process leading to the selection of Napoleon Games, a major sponsor of Sporting Anderlecht, of which he is a director.

Sensation

What can you do if your partner or a family member gambles too much?

Ron Emmerink

27 Aug 2026

If someone close to you gambles too much, it rarely affects just the gambler. Financial problems, secrecy, tension and broken promises can put a partner or the whole family under pressure. However, it is not always clear when recreational gambling becomes a problem and what you, as a loved one, can do.

Sensation

Golden Palace is once again rallying for the start of the new school year

Sarah C.

26 Aug 2026

The start of the new school year is about more than just buying new exercise books and returning to class. For some families, gathering all the necessary school supplies is a real challenge. In light of this, Golden Palace has renewed its support for an initiative aimed at children.

Sensation

Florida cracks down on sweepstakes casinos

Alex D.

26 Aug 2026

Florida steps up its crackdown on sweepstakes casinos. The State Attorney General, James Uthmeier, has filed two civil complaints in Hillsborough County targeting operators of these platforms, as well as five companies involved in payment processing.

Sensation

The Netherlands wants to bring European regulators together

Glen L.

25 Aug 2026

The Kansspelautoriteit continues to advocate for greater cooperation between European regulators. In particular, it would like to see the revival of the European expert group on gambling services, which was disbanded in 2018.

Sensation

Complaints about a legal online casino in Belgium: how to go about it

Ron Emmerink

25 Aug 2026

A payout that’s been held up, a player account that’s been unexpectedly blocked, or a bet that you believe has been handled incorrectly: disputes can arise even with a legal online casino. The advantage of a licensed Belgian operator is that there is a clear company behind the website and that you can take official action.

Gaming Commission

Brussels Casino: the licence hangs in the balance

Alex D.

24 Aug 2026

The Brussels casino licence, awarded to Napoleon Games for fifteen years from 2027, faces a serious legal hurdle. Following a referral by Viage, the State Council’s auditor has recommended suspending the City of Brussels’ decision, with just 3.28 points separating the two bidders.

Economy