Interview: Mats Van Den Borre on performance marketing in the Belgian gambling market

24 Apr 2026

The Belgian online gambling market is changing at breakneck speed. Stricter regulations, shifting marketing channels and a growing focus on responsible gambling are creating a completely new playing field.

Interview

Is 32Red preparing to launch in Belgium?

Caroline B.

24 Apr 2026

The unexpected removal of the 32redbingo.com website from the Belgian Gaming Commission’s (GC) blacklist, made official on 23 April 2026, marks an unusual turning point in the regulation of online gambling in Belgium. Some observers see this as the first sign of a wider trend.

Gaming Commission

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Alex D.

23 Apr 2026

Peppermill Casino is hosting a new tournament on a selection of Betsoft slots with a total prize pool of €5,000 to be shared among 500 participants.

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The EGBA warns: the black market is booming

Julien D.

23 Apr 2026

Europe is facing a rapid rise in illegal gambling, a phenomenon the EGBA considers increasingly worrying. The organisation believes that certain public policies are, paradoxically, helping to strengthen the black market.

Sensation

Do you need to declare your winnings to the tax authorities in 2026?

Maxime R.

23 Apr 2026

In Belgium, there are some specific rules for gambling winnings tax. This may sound complicated, but it basically means that you can usually collect your winnings tax-free – as long as you play through the official channels.

Legislation

Google removes 270 million gambling adverts in 2025

Alex D.

22 Apr 2026

In 2025, Google reached a milestone in its advertising control policy by removing more than 270 million adverts related to gambling and betting.

Sensation

New GC law: what’s changing from 1 May

Sarah C.

21 Apr 2026

From 1 May 2026, all gaming machines in Belgian press shops must incorporate an EPIS check, failing which they will be deactivated immediately.

Gaming Commission

Playing at a casino without EPIS

Alex D.

21 Apr 2026

Is playing at an online casino without EPIS a good idea? No. These platforms attract many players by promising freedom and anonymity, but they operate outside any legal framework, exposing their users to major financial, legal and personal risks.

Games

BAGO wants better channelling

Julien D.

20 Apr 2026

In Belgium, the growth of illegal online gambling is causing concern among stakeholders in the regulated sector. The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) explains that it is becoming urgent to steer players towards a legal, visible and identifiable offering.

Economy

€14 billion: a record for gambling in France

Caroline B.

20 Apr 2026

The ANJ has just published its 2025 report on the gambling market. The French gambling market has reached a historic milestone with a record Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) of €14.1 billion, up 3% in 2025.

Economy

The illegal casinos SPINGRANNY and BONUS KONG are trapping Belgian players

Caroline B.

19 Apr 2026

The offshore casinos SPINGRANNY & BONUS KONG have purchased the domain name bet90-casino.be to impersonate the legal bookmaker BET90.

Sensation

The EU upholds national sanctions

Glen L.

18 Apr 2026

The Court of Justice of the European Union confirms that each Member State remains free to regulate gambling within its territory. This ruling clarifies the status of foreign licences.

Legislation

AI, a broken promise in the gambling sector?

Caroline B.

18 Apr 2026

AI is making its mark in the gambling industry, but its adoption remains uneven and sometimes poorly supervised. According to a recent study by the University of Nevada, structural flaws are stifling its effectiveness.

Economy

National Lottery: a privilege deemed unlawful

Sarah C.

17 Apr 2026

The Constitutional Court has highlighted inequalities in the application of the rules, particularly those benefiting the National Lottery and certain establishments. It has called for a thorough review of the legal framework.

Legislation

The EU is preparing a new tax on online gambling

Glen L.

17 Apr 2026

An idea is gaining ground in the budget discussions for the 2028–2034 period: introducing a European levy on online gambling. But this proposal is already attracting fierce criticism, particularly from the EGBA, which sees it as a major risk to consumers and public finances.

Economy

A VAD webinar on the line between video games and gambling

Julien D.

16 Apr 2026

Video games are increasingly incorporating mechanisms similar to those found in gambling, blurring the lines, particularly for young people. A webinar organised by the VAD centre of expertise aims to analyse these developments, their risks and ways to address them.

Sensation

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Alex D.

16 Apr 2026

Napoleon Casino is offering an ambitious new promotional offer called the ‘200% Super Boost’. This offer allows players to triple their winnings on the game 12 Masks of Fire Drums.

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