2025 report from the Gaming Mediator

2 May 2026

On 28 April 2026, the Gaming Mediator published its annual report for 2025. This document highlights a significant rise in requests for mediation, mainly relating to sports betting, whilst noting a marked improvement in the dispute resolution rate.

Sensation

PepperMill launches the Amusnet €15k Cash Clash tournament

Alex D.

1 May 2026

PepperMill Casino is launching a new tournament focused on Amusnet games. Accessible with a minimum stake of €0.20, this competition is based on a simple criterion: the highest win multiplier achieved in a single game.

PepperMill Casino

Lower RTPs: Foreign operators are sacrificing players’ winnings

Sarah C.

1 May 2026

Faced with soaring government taxes, many British and Dutch operators are choosing to lower the RTP of their slot machines to protect their profit margins.

Economy

When should you use the reverse Martingale strategy on European roulette in 2026?

Caroline B.

1 May 2026

Mastering roulette relies not only on luck, but on rigorous bankroll management and a thorough understanding of probabilities. Among the many existing methods, the reverse Martingale (also known as the Paroli system) stands out as a strategic approach favoured by players seeking to capitalise on winning streaks whilst limiting exposure to risk.

Roulette

What Belgium does better than the Netherlands in the gambling market, according to Willem van Oort

Ron Emmerink

30 Apr 2026

On regulation, the black market and the future of the European gambling industry.

Interview

Is Boomerang Casino legal in Belgium?

Caroline B.

30 Apr 2026

The verdict is clear. Boomerang Casino is absolutely not authorised to operate in Belgium. Launched in 2020, this online gambling platform does not hold a licence issued by the Gaming Commission (GC).

Gaming Commission

EliteSports replaces FamilySports at the last minute

Caroline B.

29 Apr 2026

The sports betting landscape in Belgium is undergoing a significant shift following the GC’s reallocation of licence F1+116869 to EliteSports.be.

Gaming Commission

Meta allows illegal casino adverts to run

Alex D.

29 Apr 2026

Adverts for an illegal online casino are circulating widely on Facebook and Instagram, reaching over a million users in the Netherlands. Despite repeated reports and previous sanctions against the operator, these adverts are not considered a breach of Meta’s rules.

Sensation

Blacklist updated with 11 new sites

Julien D.

28 Apr 2026

On 24 April, the Gaming Commission carried out a further update to its official list of illegal gambling sites.

Gaming Commission

Familysports.be: A new licence shakes up the Belgian market

Alex D.

28 Apr 2026

On 23 April 2026, the Gaming Commission granted a licence to familysports.be, a website operated by BELGISCHE PMU.

Gaming Commission

Political candidates caught betting on themselves on Kalshi

Glen L.

28 Apr 2026

Kalshi recently penalised several political candidates for betting on their own electoral prospects. A case that raises questions about ethics, transparency and the limits of financial tools applied to politics.

Sensation

Addiction among young people: the unexpected role of sport

Maxime R.

27 Apr 2026

A recent study conducted in Belgium involving more than 11,000 young people aged 12 to 24 shows that sports betting is not an isolated behaviour, but is often part of a wider pattern of risky behaviour and addiction.

Sensation

Bet365 launches in France in April 2026

Caroline B.

27 Apr 2026

Bet365 officially enters the French market with a licence from the National Gaming Authority (ANJ).

Sensation

Pokémon cards: a danger to children?

Alex D.

26 Apr 2026

According to an addiction expert, certain practices associated with Pokémon cards and booster packs bear disturbing similarities to the mechanisms of gambling, particularly for younger children.

Sensation

Crypto misappropriated for gambling

Glen L.

26 Apr 2026

A court ruling in The Hague has revealed a worrying trend: funds intended for investment in cryptocurrencies have been used for online gambling.

Sensation

Weather manipulation in Paris to win $20,000 on Polymarket?

Alex D.

25 Apr 2026

In early April, unusual temperature readings recorded near Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris attracted attention. Two sudden and brief rises in temperature, difficult to explain by natural causes, coincided with bets placed on Polymarket.

Sensation

How to spot online casino scams?

Caroline B.

25 Apr 2026

With the proliferation of illegal platforms, it becomes vital to know how to separate honest operators from scammers. Here is the ultimate guide to outsmarting illegal casino traps and keeping your funds safe.

Games