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Betting in press shops: the new rules from September 2026

15 Sep 2026

Since 14 September 2026, Belgian press shops offering sports or horse racing bets must comply with a new regulatory framework. The Royal Decree of 30 August 2026, published in the Moniteur belge on 14 September and which came into force on the same day, sets out the conditions for obtaining and renewing the F2 licence, whilst tightening the criteria for distinguishing a genuine press shop from an establishment primarily dedicated to betting.

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GGPoker secures another 5 years in the Netherlands

Glen L.

15 Sep 2026

GGPoker will be able to continue operating in the Dutch online gambling market beyond 30 September 2026. The Ksa has granted the operator a new licence valid for five years, starting on 1 October 2026.

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Closing a casino account, taking a cooling-off period, or EPIS: understanding the difference

Ron Emmerink

13 Sep 2026

Casino account closure, cooling-off periods, and EPIS registration may seem similar, but their impact varies significantly. Discover which protection measure fits your situation best and how to choose the right option.

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Holland Casino reveals what PowNed left out in Cruks test

Ron Emmerink

10 Sep 2026

Holland Casino has clarified its stance on how PowNed presented the entry control process at its Eindhoven branch. A reporter listed in Cruks successfully entered using a colleague’s driver’s license. However, according to Holland Casino, his identity was checked more thoroughly than the video suggested.

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BAGO demands action: Trustpilot directs Belgians to Illegal Casinos

Ron Emmerink

9 Sep 2026

The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) has responded sharply to how illegal online casinos gain visibility via Trustpilot. According to Chairman Tom De Clercq, the popular review platform does not merely host consumer experiences—its presentation can also build false trust in operators that hold no Belgian licence.

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A 1 per cent tax could transform gambling in Europe

Sarah C.

29 Aug 2026

A 1 per cent European tax on gambling revenues still seems difficult to implement. But in order to levy a common tax, the European Union may first need to define precisely what it considers to be gambling.

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21 in Belgium: The perfect age to enter the world of casinos

Julien D.

17 Aug 2026

In Belgium, before you can put on your best outfit for a night out at the casino or click on an online game, you must wait until you’ve turned 21. Whilst this rule may seem arbitrary, it is in fact part of a carefully considered approach aimed at protecting young people and regulating the world of gambling. Let’s explore why you must be 21 to gamble in a casino in Belgium.

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Italy tightens gambling regulations

Julien D.

17 Aug 2026

The Italian Communications Authority is stepping up its monitoring of responsible gambling campaigns, paying particular attention to celebrities, social media tipsters and advertising formats that are too short to convey a genuine prevention message.

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Press shops face new rules

Glen L.

14 Aug 2026

From 13 August 2026, independent press shops and newsagents in Belgium will be subject to a new legal framework. This reform, which the Corbis federation has been calling for over the past decade, aims to better distinguish traditional press shops from businesses that use this status primarily to take advantage of certain benefits.

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Verlinden accuses clubs of a lack of responsibility

Glen L.

13 Aug 2026

Justice Minister Annelies Verlinden has criticised the attitude of certain Belgian sports clubs in the face of stricter rules governing gambling advertising. Her department accuses them of failing to make sufficient use of the long transition period to seek new sources of funding and condemns their lack of social responsibility.

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Online gambling: what could change in Belgium

Sarah C.

13 Aug 2026

The Belgian gambling framework is entering a decisive phase. Following a significant tightening of legislation in 2024, two rulings by the Constitutional Court have brought the difference in treatment between online games of chance and online lotteries back to the forefront of the debate. The legislature now has until 31 December 2026 to rectify several instances of discrimination identified by the Court.

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Netherlands: four gaming licences renewed

Ron Emmerink

6 Aug 2026

The Netherlands has officially launched the renewal process for online gambling operators’ licences due to expire in 2026. The Kansspelautoriteit’s first decisions have now been announced: Fair Play Online, TOTO Online, Bingoal and Kansino will be able to continue their operations until 2031.

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The Netherlands is reviewing online gambling licences

Julien D.

31 Jul 2026

The first licences issued when the gambling market in the Netherlands opened in 2021 are due to expire on 30 September 2026. The operators concerned must submit a new application and undergo a fresh assessment by the Kansspelautoriteit. Consumers are expected to learn of the regulator’s decision in mid-September.

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What the GDPR requires of casinos

Sarah C.

25 Jul 2026

Gambling operators handle a significant amount of personal data every day.

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The ANJ imposes an administrative block on Polymarket

Caroline B.

22 Jul 2026

The ANJ has just ordered French internet service providers to impose an administrative block on the prediction site Polymarket for promoting an illegal gambling service.

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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.

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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.

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