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Press shops face new rules

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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EuroMillions: should the jackpot be capped?

Alex D.

14 Aug 2026

What if EuroMillions stopped creating multimillionaires in order to distribute its winnings more widely? Jonas Van der Slycken, an economist and visiting professor at Ghent University, advocates a radical overhaul of the lottery model. His key proposal: to cap the EuroMillions jackpot at €10 million and redistribute the additional funds amongst more winners.

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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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Already four EuroMillions jackpots in Belgium in 2026

Glen L.

12 Aug 2026

Belgium is enjoying a particularly spectacular 2026 in the EuroMillions. Between 30 January and 7 August, four jackpots were won in the country.

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Amigo Gaming arrives at PepperMill Casino

Alex D.

12 Aug 2026

PepperMill Casino is expanding its offering with Amigo Gaming’s portfolio. This new partnership enables the operator to offer slot games from the Barcelona-based provider, which has been developing casino games since 2020.

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Peppermill revives a closed casino in Maastricht

Caroline B.

11 Aug 2026

The Rus Tony Group, which operates Peppermill casinos in the Netherlands and Belgium, is set to take over the premises of the former Grand Casino at Maastricht Airport. The venue is set to welcome its first visitors in September 2026.

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The European tax that Malta wants to block

Julien D.

11 Aug 2026

A potential European tax on online gambling is already facing strong political resistance. Malta is leading the opposition, with Spain, Portugal and Italy sharing its reservations.

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Gardner offers a behind-the-scenes look at regulation

Glen L.

10 Aug 2026

Sarah Gardner has first-hand knowledge of the challenges facing UK gambling regulation. Having spent nearly 17 years at the Gambling Commission, where she is now acting chief executive, she advocates an approach based on a delicate balance: enabling players to enjoy a leisure activity whilst protecting those most at risk.

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EuroMillions: a Belgian wins 111 million

Alex D.

10 Aug 2026

A Belgian player has won €111,058,174 in the EuroMillions draw on Friday 7 August 2026. By matching all five main numbers and both Star numbers, they have claimed Belgium’s fourth jackpot of the year and the ninth-largest win ever recorded in the country.

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Apple sued in Brazil over its casino apps

Glen L.

9 Aug 2026

Apple is facing legal action in Brazil over minors’ access to gambling apps available on its App Store. Three children’s rights organisations are asking the courts to order the company to implement stricter age checks within ten days, failing which it will face a daily fine of 85,000 euros.

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Her €35,000 jackpot blocked because of her husband

Julien D.

8 Aug 2026

At 79, Carmen thought she would be able to enjoy the €35,000 she won in the lottery in August 2025. Nearly a year later, this Spanish pensioner is still waiting for her money. A previous registration attributed to her late husband is preventing the payout and the case is now in the hands of the courts.

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He accidentally threw away a winning ticket worth 1 million

Alex D.

8 Aug 2026

An Italian player nearly lost a €1 million prize after accidentally throwing away his lottery ticket. To recover it, staff had to sift through six tonnes of rubbish in Bitonto, in southern Italy.

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Illegal gambling: Europe loses 23 billion

Caroline B.

7 Aug 2026

According to an annual study by Gaming Compliance International carried out for the European Casino Association, Member States are estimated to have lost nearly 23 billion euros in tax revenue in 2025, whilst turnover in the illegal sector is estimated to have reached 91.6 billion euros.

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Holland Casino’s RTP figures will remain confidential

Glen L.

7 Aug 2026

The Dutch courts have ruled in favour of the Ministry of Finance in a dispute concerning the disclosure of information relating to Holland Casino’s return-to-player (RTP) rates. The Amsterdam court considers that certain data constitutes trade secrets, as their publication could reveal details about the company’s strategy and operations.

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Monopoly makes its debut on French slot machines

Alex D.

6 Aug 2026

The Villers-sur-Mer casino, in Normandy, is expanding its range of games with the arrival of the Monopoly Big Board Bucks slot machines. Already popular in the United States, they are being offered as a preview at this venue.

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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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