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itsme arrives in Dutch casinos

14 Jun 2026

Since June 2026, the Belgian identity verification service itsme has been available in the Netherlands. The app is set to gradually replace iDIN, which is still in temporary use, particularly by Dutch online casinos when players register.

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Pragmatic Play streamlines its offering

Glen L.

13 Jun 2026

Pragmatic Play will gradually cease offering its online bingo, sports betting and virtual sports products. The provider will now focus its strategy on online slots and live casino.

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EuroMillions: a Belgian player takes it all

Alex D.

13 Jun 2026

A Belgian EuroMillions player has won €174,984,088. This is the biggest win ever recorded in Belgium in this lottery game.

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The Ksa announces concrete results in the fight against illegal gambling

Julien D.

12 Jun 2026

The Kansspelautoriteit claims to have achieved initial results in its fight against illegal online gambling sites. Thanks to cooperation with several industry stakeholders, the Ksa says it has restricted access to certain unauthorised content and limited its visibility to Dutch consumers.

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Betclic angers Mbappé

Sarah C.

11 Jun 2026

Kylian Mbappé and several players from the French national team have asked the French Football Federation to prevent licensed betting operators from using their image in promotional campaigns without clear prior notification. The dispute arose following a Betclic campaign linked to the 2026 World Cup, which featured photos of several French internationals.

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Online gambling: isolation or a way to connect?

Caroline B.

11 Jun 2026

For many, mobile phones divide us more than they connect us: texting instead of calling, video calling instead of meeting up, and sending emojis instead of expressing our feelings seem to be substitutes for real, meaningful connections. But what role do online casinos play in all this?

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Betting is not without risk: The GC wants to protect players

Julien D.

10 Jun 2026

With the 2026 Football World Cup approaching, the GC reminds the public that sports betting, which is growing rapidly in Belgium, is not without risk. In a press release dated 10 June 2026, the regulatory authority urges players to exercise caution, insists on the exclusive use of legal sites and highlights the self-exclusion tools available.

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Liège sans Pub takes aim at Bwin adverts

Alex D.

10 Jun 2026

A Bwin advertising campaign is the subject of a complaint lodged by the group Liège sans Pub with the Gaming Commission. The group is calling for the removal of the posters, particularly those displayed near schools.

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AI tackles gambling adverts in the UK

Glen L.

9 Jun 2026

In a few days’ time, the Committee of Advertising Practice will roll out its automated monitoring system to combat, amongst other things, adverts for illegal gambling.

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2026 World Cup: match-fixing alert

Sarah C.

9 Jun 2026

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, sports fraud experts are concerned about an increased risk of match-fixing. The rapid growth of sports betting, the proliferation of betting markets and the expansion of the tournament to 48 teams are creating, according to Belgian expert Guy Reinenbergh, a particularly vulnerable environment.

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Golden Palace sets its sights on the Brussels casino

Alex D.

8 Jun 2026

Golden Palace is bidding to take over the Brussels casino licence. The group says it wants to create, in the heart of the pedestrianised area, a space combining entertainment, culture, fine dining, events and tourism.

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2026 World Cup: a guide to sports betting in Belgium

Sarah C.

7 Jun 2026

The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching and is already capturing the attention of Belgian fans. For some, the event will also be an opportunity to discover sports betting. Here’s how to bet legally in Belgium.

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The social casino and the sweepstakes casino revolution are transforming online gaming

Ron Emmerink

7 Jun 2026

Social casinos and sweepstakes casinos are gradually establishing themselves as the latest trend on mobile. We explain everything to help you see things more clearly.

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Google employee caught out by his Polymarket bets

Alex D.

6 Jun 2026

A Google software engineer, Michele Spagnuolo, is the subject of a criminal complaint in the United States. The authorities accuse him of exploiting internal, non-public company information to place winning bets on Polymarket.

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Risk Zone: the ANJ’s prevention campaign

Caroline B.

5 Jun 2026

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, the ANJ is launching a prevention campaign to highlight the risks of sports betting addiction. Dubbed “Risk Zone”, it transforms the yellow legal notice banner into a warning sign to remind people that excessive betting can turn the enjoyment of sport into a dangerous spiral.

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Safer gambling expert on the harsh reality within iGaming: “Empathy is still too often lacking”

Ron Emmerink

5 Jun 2026

A player sends a message to customer support in the middle of the night. He says he has lost everything. Moments later, photos of pills, a rope, or a knife follow. On the other side of the screen sits a young employee, often without psychological training.

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EGBA: a standard that could change everything

Sarah C.

4 Jun 2026

On 31 May 2026, the European standard EN 18144 on risk indicators for gambling was published by the national standardisation bodies that are members of the European Committee for Standardisation, supported by the EGBA.

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