Brussels Casino: an anonymous complaint turns the case on its head
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30 Sep 2026 •
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A judicial investigation has been opened into the Brussels casino licence case following the filing of an anonymous complaint. The Brussels Public Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that investigations will be carried out by the federal police.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office confirms the opening of a judicial inquiry
The Brussels casino case has now taken on a judicial dimension. On Monday, the Brussels Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the opening of a judicial inquiry into alleged conflicts of interest against persons unknown concerning the establishment’s licence.
This procedure follows an anonymous complaint received by the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
“Investigations will be carried out by the federal police,” the Public Prosecutor’s Office stated.
At this stage, the Public Prosecutor’s Office does not wish to disclose any further information on the content of the complaint or on the matters under investigation.
A licence already suspended by the Council of State
This investigation comes at a time when the award of the new licence for the Brussels casino was already being contested.
In July, the City of Brussels had decided to award this licence to ECK, the company that operates Napoleon Games. However, on 31 August, the Council of State suspended this decision. This suspension followed an appeal lodged by Casinos Austria International, the company behind Viage, the current operator of the Brussels casino.
Nearly 300 workers facing uncertainty
Beyond the legal proceedings, the consequences directly affect the casino’s staff.
Viage’s licence is due to expire on 31 December. This deadline is fuelling concerns amongst nearly 300 workers, as the current operator has so far shown little intention of continuing its activities beyond that date.