Amazon settles lawsuit over social casino apps; players can claim money

21 Jul 2026

Amazon has reached a remarkable settlement in a US lawsuit concerning social casino apps. The technology company will not pay any compensation itself, but is giving players the opportunity to recover over 201 million dollars from the developers behind the apps.

Sensation

Lack of player protection: €500,000 fine imposed by the ANJ

Sarah C.

20 Jul 2026

The ANJ has issued a €500,000 financial penalty against an online gambling operator for serious failures in its obligations to identify and support excessive or pathological players.

Legislation

EGBA: Super Technologies joins the board of directors

Caroline B.

20 Jul 2026

The EGBA is expanding its board of directors with the arrival of Super Technologies. The stated objective remains the harmonization of safety and player protection rules across the European market.

Economy

Google tightens its gambling policy, but little is set to change in Belgium

Ron Emmerink

19 Jul 2026

From 14 September 2026, Google will implement stricter checks on which companies are permitted to advertise gambling via its advertising platform. It is not just individual advertising accounts that will be assessed; umbrella accounts belonging to casino groups and marketing agencies may also lose their authorisation in the event of repeated breaches.

Sensation

Could this happen in Belgium? The Netherlands struggles with gambled-away student loans

Ron Emmerink

19 Jul 2026

The Netherlands is concerned about students financing their online gambling addiction with government loans that cannot easily be suspended. Belgium is currently escaping this problem.

Legislation

$593 billion wagered on the World Cup: a historic record

Caroline B.

18 Jul 2026

The 2026 football World Cup stands as the biggest event in sports betting history, with over $593 billion wagered.

Economy

New Lotto jackpot: €1,500,000 minimum

Sarah C.

18 Jul 2026

The Lotto’s starting jackpot is temporarily rising to €1,500,000 until December 31, 2026.

Sensation

Does a stricter affiliate policy in Belgium protect players, or does it actually help the illegal gambling market?

Ron Emmerink

17 Jul 2026

The Gaming Commission (GC) is tightening the reins further on affiliates. Whereas the focus was previously mainly on stricter controls and clear rules regarding advertising, the interpretation of the law now appears to be being tightened once again. Only websites whose primary focus is online gambling would still be eligible to collaborate with licensed providers.

Sensation

Lucky Lady’s Roulette arrives at Golden Palace

Alex D.

17 Jul 2026

Golden Palace has announced the installation of Novomatic’s first Lucky Lady’s Roulette machine in Belgium. The game is now available at its Anderlues venue, marking the arrival of a concept already present in several European casinos.

Sensation

Gaming1 focuses on people to achieve long-term success

Caroline B.

16 Jul 2026

In an interview with SBC News, Steven Scheers, Director of Transformation and Human Resources at the Gaming1 Group, explains why the company is now placing talent, corporate culture and responsible gaming at the heart of its development strategy.

Sensation

Gambling regulator under fire over controversial study into problem gambling

Ron Emmerink

16 Jul 2026

The UK Gambling Commission is publishing new figures from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB) this week. Even before the results have been made public, the survey is once again under fire. Critics argue that the survey consistently shows inflated figures for both gambling participation and problem gambling, thereby painting a distorted picture of the UK gambling market.

Sensation

Gambling addiction: the warning signs to look out for

Alex D.

15 Jul 2026

A big win can give the impression that your luck has finally turned. It can also mark the start of a dangerous relationship with gambling. François Mertens, a psychologist specialising in addiction at the non-profit organisation Pelican, urges gamblers to keep an eye on three simple indicators: the money spent, the time spent gambling and the frequency of bets.

Sensation

EGBA takes action against a Lithuanian payment provider

Glen L.

15 Jul 2026

The EGBA has lodged a complaint against the Lithuanian payment provider Walletto. It claims to have found evidence suggesting that its payment services have been used to fund several illegal gambling platforms targeting European consumers.

Sensation

Sports betting: offers that flout the law

Sarah C.

14 Jul 2026

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, sports betting operators are rolling out a growing number of promotions aimed at Belgian punters. Some comply with the legal framework, whilst others are coming dangerously close to the line set by the law – or even crossing it, according to the GC.

Gaming Commission

Netherlands: the courts protect operators

Julien D.

14 Jul 2026

The Dutch Supreme Court has ruled that contracts entered into before 1 October 2021 between players and online gambling operators who did not at the time hold a Dutch licence cannot be annulled on that ground alone. This decision closes the main avenue used by former customers to claim reimbursement of their losses.

Sensation

Bellot arrives at Golden Palace with 27 games

Glen L.

13 Jul 2026

In July 2026, Golden Palace Dice added a selection of 27 games developed by Bellot. This launch combines classic slot machines, themed worlds and exclusive titles, whilst giving a provider already active with numerous online casinos a new profile in Belgium.

Sensation

Is 711 a legal casino in Belgium?

Alex D.

13 Jul 2026

711 legally operates certain gambling activities in Belgium. The operator holds a B+ licence for its online casino offering and an F+ licence for its sports betting, both issued by the Belgian Gaming Commission.

Legislation