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Three former employees of the Chaudfontaine casino have been sentenced by the courts after setting up a system for misappropriating high-value gaming plaques. The facts came to light following an internal audit and were confirmed by video surveillance images and the confessions of those involved.

Sensation

Debate intensifies over casino advertising in the Netherlands

Glen L.

Just a few years after the legalisation of the digital gambling market, the Dutch model is already being called into question. Between criticism of player protection and calls to ban all advertising, the debate is taking a decisive turn.

Legislation

70,000 self-excluded gamblers: the success of the EPIS system against addiction

Belgian gamblers are saying no to gambling addiction, with no fewer than 70,000 of them voluntarily registering on the EPIS list.

Gaming Commission

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Trustpilot under fire: fake casino review leads to illegal (Belgian!) gambling site

“How can this still be on there?” That’s the question critics are asking after a review on Trustpilot was found to link to an illegal gambling site. The situation raises questions about the control of the platform.

Sensation

In Liège, research tackles gaming abuses

Glen L.

15 Feb 2026

In Liège, a team of psychology researchers is launching a participatory survey on gambling practices. The study aims to gather testimonials from gamblers, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals in order to analyze actual gambling habits and develop concrete recommendations for more responsible gambling.

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The National Lottery bets on culture with its Heritage Tombola

Alex D.

15 Feb 2026

The National Lottery has launched a new initiative called the Heritage Tombola, designed to fund projects to conserve and restore heritage assets in Belgium. With a budget of up to 600,000 euros for its first edition, this operation aims to provide practical support for cultural players.

Sensation

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Cruks outage? The Ksa details operators’ obligations

14 Feb 2026

The Ksa has just clarified the protocols for accessing online gambling platforms during technical malfunctions of the national Cruks register.

Legislation

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Lotteries began in Bruges, Belgium: an expert explains everything

14 Feb 2026

The Dutch lottery celebrates its 300th anniversary this year. But anyone buying a ticket today is often unaware of just how deep its roots go. The Belgian and Dutch gambling tradition is a mirror of its time.

Sensation

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The KSC continues its fight against unlicensed operators: 10 new sites blocked

The KSC is intensifying its regulatory action and has placed 10 new unauthorized gambling platforms on its official blacklist this February 2026. A total of 28 sites have already been added to the list this month.

Gaming Commission

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Belgium seems to still resist the illegal gaming gambling wave: but for how much longer?

The unease is palpable. In the Netherlands, trusted gaming brands are disappearing into the hands of unknown gambling companies. Belgium is watching closely but seems to remain out of the line of fire for the time being.

Economy

ANJ mobilises amateur clubs against betting

Faced with the rise in sports betting and the preconceived ideas that surround it, the National Gaming Authority (ANJ) is launching a prevention campaign. With the support of fourteen amateur clubs, the institution aims to raise awareness of the risks associated with gambling and promote a responsible sporting culture.

Sensation

Trimbos: a 2026-2028 strategy against addiction

The Trimbos Institute has just released its new multi-year strategy for the 2026-2028 period, a framework document that aligns its scientific priorities with the public health ambitions of the new Dutch government.

Politics

“Popular feature under fire”: Ksa intervenes in betting

12 Feb 2026

The popular feature among online bookmakers, “early payout”, is under fire.

Legislation

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DJ website hacked to promote illegal casinos

Alex D.

12 Feb 2026

A Belgian website devoted to news about DJs was recently hacked, leading to the publication of content promoting online casinos that are not authorised in Belgium. The page redirected users to gambling platforms that were not licensed by the Gaming Commission.

Sensation

UK: rising licence fees – the end of the legal market?

Glen L.

12 Feb 2026

The UK is at a turning point for its online gambling industry. A proposed rise in licence fees, coupled with increased taxation and tighter regulation, raises a worrying question: is the UK’s legal gambling market losing its competitiveness?

Economy

Ksa takes action: influencer Rouand YT 2 targeted for illegal gambling ads