Political candidates caught betting on themselves on Kalshi

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

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

Ron Emmerink

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

A €5,000 Betsoft tournament at Peppermill Casino

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.

PepperMill Casino

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