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Belgian players at risk – AI recommends illegal casinos

5 Jul 2026

The debate surrounding the black market for gambling took on a new dimension this week. iGaming.com highlighted a previous joint investigation by The Guardian and Investigate Europe, which revealed that several popular AI chatbots regularly refer users to unlicensed online casinos.

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Belgian loses €7.5 million on prediction markets during the World Cup

Sarah C.

5 Jul 2026

The name Leeeroyjenkins is currently doing the rounds in the international iGaming sector. During the World Cup, the anonymous user staked no less than 7.5 million euros on a Red Devils victory against Egypt via the prediction platform Polymarket, according to Tijd.be.

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Polymarket hacked: $3.1 million gone

Alex D.

4 Jul 2026

A cyberattack has hit Polymarket, an online prediction platform, resulting in an estimated loss of $3.1 million in cryptocurrencies for several users. The company states that the incident stemmed from a compromised external software provider and not from a flaw in its internal infrastructure.

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Michael Schmitt’s disappearance from LinkedIn is raising questions within the iGaming sector

Ron Emmerink

4 Jul 2026

For years, Michael Schmitt used LinkedIn as one of his main publishing channels. Virtually every major Malta Media investigation appeared on the platform, where operators, affiliates, lawyers and regulators followed his posts closely.

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Kapa Casino School honored in 2026

Alex D.

3 Jul 2026

Brussels-based Kapa Casino School is among the 2026 winners of EU Business News’ Benelux Enterprise Awards. The school received the award for the most impactful training initiative in the casino industry.

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UGent surveys 16- to 17-year-olds about gambling

Julien D.

3 Jul 2026

Researchers from Deakin University and UGent are recruiting 16- to 17-year-olds for a study on the normalization of gambling, particularly in sports and online.

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PepperMill Friends joins Red Side Academy

Sarah C.

2 Jul 2026

PepperMill Friends announces its support for Red Side Academy, an initiative linked to KV Kortrijk that welcomes over 400 children and young people free of charge every week in a safe, inclusive environment open to all.

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Supreme Court ruling on online casinos could have major consequences: Belgium is also watching closely

Julien D.

2 Jul 2026

Tomorrow, Friday 3 July 2026 could prove to be a historic day for the Dutch gambling sector. At 10.00 am, the Supreme Court will deliver its ruling in the long-awaited preliminary ruling proceedings concerning online gambling losses incurred prior to the introduction of the Remote Gambling Act (KOA) on 1 October 2021.

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SEO specialists who highlight illegal gambling practices are being targeted for intimidation

Ron Emmerink

2 Jul 2026

The battle against illegal online casinos no longer seems to be confined solely to Google’s search results. In recent weeks, there has been considerable unrest on LinkedIn after several SEO specialists and researchers, who are involved in exposing the black market for gambling, reported that they had become the targets of intimidation, hacking attempts and threats.

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Illegal casino affiliates dominate Google Belgium: time for action?

Glen L.

1 Jul 2026

Anyone in Belgium searching for “The best promotions from Belgian online casinos in 2026” would logically expect to be directed to licensed Belgian online casinos or reliable comparison websites that review only legal operators.

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Suspicions surrounding election betting in the UK

Glen L.

1 Jul 2026

A former Conservative MP, Craig Williams, has admitted in court to breaching gambling legislation after using confidential information relating to the date of the 2024 general election in the UK.

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The GC is blocking even more high-risk sites

Alex D.

30 Jun 2026

On 25 June 2026, the Gaming Commission updated its list of illegal gambling sites blocked in Belgium. This official list aims to inform players and restrict access to unauthorised platforms.

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Too many checks for too little risk?

Julien D.

30 Jun 2026

A study published on 25 June 2026 shows that the UK threshold used to trigger financial vulnerability checks in online gambling may affect many players who show no serious signs of harm.

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Fewer promotions, more oversight

Caroline B.

29 Jun 2026

Promotions by Belgian online casinos are being scaled back following a reminder from the Gaming Commission. The Entain Group has asked its partners to withdraw several offers aimed at new players in Belgium, notably for bwin and Ladbrokes.

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BAGO raises the alarm on player protection

Alex D.

29 Jun 2026

In the Netherlands, licensed online gambling operators took nearly 1.8 million preventive measures in 2025 to protect players. For BAGO, these figures highlight the importance of enshrining the duty of care in Belgian gambling policy.

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The MLBPA wants to ban these risky bets

Sarah C.

28 Jun 2026

The MLBPA, the players’ union of Major League Baseball, wants to ban betting linked to players’ individual performances.

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More and more Belgians are gambling for the same reason – and it has nothing to do with money

Ron Emmerink

28 Jun 2026

When people talk about problem gambling, many automatically think of money, addiction or a lack of self-control. Yet one important factor is often overlooked: sensory overload.

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