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Addiction among young people: the unexpected role of sport

27 Apr 2026

A recent study conducted in Belgium involving more than 11,000 young people aged 12 to 24 shows that sports betting is not an isolated behaviour, but is often part of a wider pattern of risky behaviour and addiction.

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Bet365 launches in France in April 2026

Caroline B.

27 Apr 2026

Bet365 officially enters the French market with a licence from the National Gaming Authority (ANJ).

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Pokémon cards: a danger to children?

Alex D.

26 Apr 2026

According to an addiction expert, certain practices associated with Pokémon cards and booster packs bear disturbing similarities to the mechanisms of gambling, particularly for younger children.

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Crypto misappropriated for gambling

Glen L.

26 Apr 2026

A court ruling in The Hague has revealed a worrying trend: funds intended for investment in cryptocurrencies have been used for online gambling.

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Weather manipulation in Paris to win $20,000 on Polymarket?

Alex D.

25 Apr 2026

In early April, unusual temperature readings recorded near Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris attracted attention. Two sudden and brief rises in temperature, difficult to explain by natural causes, coincided with bets placed on Polymarket.

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Is 32Red preparing to launch in Belgium?

Caroline B.

24 Apr 2026

The unexpected removal of the 32redbingo.com website from the Belgian Gaming Commission’s (GC) blacklist, made official on 23 April 2026, marks an unusual turning point in the regulation of online gambling in Belgium. Some observers see this as the first sign of a wider trend.

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The EGBA warns: the black market is booming

Julien D.

23 Apr 2026

Europe is facing a rapid rise in illegal gambling, a phenomenon the EGBA considers increasingly worrying. The organisation believes that certain public policies are, paradoxically, helping to strengthen the black market.

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Do you need to declare your winnings to the tax authorities in 2026?

Maxime R.

23 Apr 2026

In Belgium, there are some specific rules for gambling winnings tax. This may sound complicated, but it basically means that you can usually collect your winnings tax-free – as long as you play through the official channels.

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Google removes 270 million gambling adverts in 2025

Alex D.

22 Apr 2026

In 2025, Google reached a milestone in its advertising control policy by removing more than 270 million adverts related to gambling and betting.

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New GC law: what’s changing from 1 May

Sarah C.

21 Apr 2026

From 1 May 2026, all gaming machines in Belgian press shops must incorporate an EPIS check, failing which they will be deactivated immediately.

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BAGO wants better channelling

Julien D.

20 Apr 2026

In Belgium, the growth of illegal online gambling is causing concern among stakeholders in the regulated sector. The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) explains that it is becoming urgent to steer players towards a legal, visible and identifiable offering.

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€14 billion: a record for gambling in France

Caroline B.

20 Apr 2026

The ANJ has just published its 2025 report on the gambling market. The French gambling market has reached a historic milestone with a record Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) of €14.1 billion, up 3% in 2025.

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The illegal casinos SPINGRANNY and BONUS KONG are trapping Belgian players

Caroline B.

19 Apr 2026

The offshore casinos SPINGRANNY & BONUS KONG have purchased the domain name bet90-casino.be to impersonate the legal bookmaker BET90.

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The EU upholds national sanctions

Glen L.

18 Apr 2026

The Court of Justice of the European Union confirms that each Member State remains free to regulate gambling within its territory. This ruling clarifies the status of foreign licences.

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AI, a broken promise in the gambling sector?

Caroline B.

18 Apr 2026

AI is making its mark in the gambling industry, but its adoption remains uneven and sometimes poorly supervised. According to a recent study by the University of Nevada, structural flaws are stifling its effectiveness.

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National Lottery: a privilege deemed unlawful

Sarah C.

17 Apr 2026

The Constitutional Court has highlighted inequalities in the application of the rules, particularly those benefiting the National Lottery and certain establishments. It has called for a thorough review of the legal framework.

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The EU is preparing a new tax on online gambling

Glen L.

17 Apr 2026

An idea is gaining ground in the budget discussions for the 2028–2034 period: introducing a European levy on online gambling. But this proposal is already attracting fierce criticism, particularly from the EGBA, which sees it as a major risk to consumers and public finances.

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