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10 Jan 2026

Rather than imposing a strict separation for hybrid brands – companies offering both online and physical gaming – the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security has opted for a more flexible framework.

Legislation

These were the biggest betting moments of 2025 – striking shifts visible

Ron Emmerink

10 Jan 2026

One moment a classic horse racing event, the other an American final with millions of viewers. The top tier of the world’s biggest bets is remarkably broad, according to new research by Entain.

Sensation

Meta earns billions from gambling advertisements targeting Belgian young people

The Gaming Commission has already sounded the alarm 7,820 times, but gambling advertisements continue to appear on Facebook and Instagram. And young people continue to click.

Sensation

‘It’s about money, not hunting’: police uncover gambling behind poaching

Ron Emmerink

The police paint a disturbing picture of poaching in the Netherlands. Behind the scenes, betting is playing an increasingly important role.

Sensation

Brut reveals how self-exclusion protects an excessive gambler

Alex D.

By broadcasting the testimonial of a problem gambler who opted for a self-exclusion on gambling in partnership with the National Gaming Authority (ANJ), Brut has shed light on a reality that is still too often kept quiet.

Sensation

GGBet bids farewell to the UK

Maxime R.

In mid-December 2025, one of the best-known names in online betting, GGBet, began closing its doors to the UK market. The decision marks the end of more than two years in business.

Economy

Circus Gran Casino closes its doors at Maastricht Airport

‘We’ve reached the end of the line.’ That’s how a spokesperson for Circus Gran Casino described the closure of their branch at Maastricht Aachen Airport. According to the company, the increased gambling tax has made it no longer viable to continue operating.

Sensation

Belgium takes action against illegal gambling with dynamic injunctions

Ron Emmerink

‘Without swift action, we will lose control,’ warned BAGO back in 2025.

Gaming Commission

Stake scandal: Drake and Adin Ross accused of fraud and massive manipulation

Julien D.

Drake and streamer Adin Ross are the target of a federal class-action suit filed in Virginia, accusing them of organised racketeering (RICO) via the Stake.us platform.

Sensation

Game or gamble? Telegram tests new game function with emojis and virtual currency

It is simple, fast, and emoji-driven. Telegram is quietly testing its own dice game with virtual money. But experts are holding their breath: how long will this remain outside regulatory oversight?

Sensation

Richard Fournaux and the casino’s €300,000 legal debt

Caroline B.

27 years after the first complaints relating to the concession of the Dinant casino, Richard Fournaux is once again before the courts. Not for criminal charges, but for the payment of more than €300,000 in legal fees.

Politics

Illegal online gambling: access persists despite everything

Alex D.

In Belgium, the Gaming Commission (GC) maintains a blacklist of illegal online gambling sites and relies on Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block access to them. But despite regulatory efforts, an investigation by Gambling Club reveals that many sites on this list remain accessible depending on the ISP used.

Gaming Commission

Rebranding of the Nederlandse Loterij: new logos for 2026

Sarah C.

Since January 1, Nederlandse Loterij has rolled out a new graphic identity for six of its lottery brands, including the famous Staatsloterij and Lotto. This standardization aims to strengthen the link between the games and the parent company, ahead of a historic year of celebrations for the group.

Sensation

Digne-les-Bains finally gets its casino

Caroline B.