The Court of First Instance of Curaçao dismissed all claims brought against Luigi Faneyte by Mario Fiorini, Phaedra Hanst and IGA Trust B.V. on November 2, 2026. The investigative journalist and judicial investigator is allowed to keep his publications online concerning possible irregularities in the online gambling industry.
The City of Brussels confirmed on Thursday, November 5, 2026, that the Brussels Casino concession has been awarded to Napoleon Games for fifteen years. The decision follows the Council of State’s suspension of the initial award.
Play’n GO is ending its partnerships with intermediaries that distribute its games to online casinos. The provider aims to prevent its titles from being offered in illegal or unregulated markets.
PepperMill Casino introduces Jackpot Magnets, an optional feature that allows players to increase their chances of winning certain jackpots by placing an additional bet.
Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or 2026 victory has been overshadowed by a suspicious betting scandal. Twelve recently created accounts on Polymarket reportedly earned nearly $200,000 in profits by correctly predicting the top five players in the final rankings.
Nearly one in three Belgians participates in gambling activities. Behind this figure lie very different habits, ranging from lotteries and sports betting to casinos and online gambling. Data from the Belgian Gaming Commission also reveals a market undergoing significant transformation.
The Belgian Gaming Commission (GC) updated its blacklist of illegal gambling websites in Belgium on November 3, 2026. Several websites using names similar to PepperMill Casino are among the new additions.
In Belgium, more than 10 million accounts were reached by illegal sports betting advertisements during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Brussels casino will continue operating under Viage until June 30, 2027. This exceptional six-month extension, agreed with the City of Brussels on October 29, 2026, temporarily safeguards 286 jobs.
A study conducted for the European Commission in 2026 reveals the scale of online financial fraud. From fake investments and misleading advertisements to romance scams and fraudulent platforms, global losses could reach €900 billion annually.
In the Netherlands, the Rotterdam District Court has allowed a woman to enter a statutory debt restructuring procedure despite gambling-related transactions appearing on her bank account. Her partner’s registration with the national gambling exclusion register and the financial protection measures put in place played an important role in the ruling issued on October 28, 2026.
A man convicted of money laundering in the Netherlands claims he won €24,500 playing blackjack at a casino. However, without concrete evidence, his explanation failed to convince the courts. The Advocate General has now recommended that the Supreme Court uphold his conviction.
An alleged scratch card fraud scheme has shaken Italy. Five former employees of a licensed gambling operator are suspected of identifying winning tickets in advance, allowing their relatives and acquaintances to collect substantial prizes. Authorities have seized more than €25 million in assets as part of the investigation.
Finland has issued the first twelve licences for its future online gambling market. Among the licence holders is SuomiVeto, the company founded by former BetCity owners Joey Singels and Melvin Bostelaar. State-owned gambling operator Veikkaus is not yet on the list. However, the newly licensed operators cannot start operating immediately: the market will not open until July 1, 2027.
In Belgium, online betting accounts are attracting cybercriminals because of the personal information and financial transactions associated with them. Faced with the risks of hacking and financial losses, the Belgian Federal Police are urging players to strengthen their account security.
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Ksa) has published guidelines for journalists reporting on gambling and gambling-related harm. The regulator highlights the importance of word choice, reliable statistics and information about available support. This is also relevant to Belgian newsrooms: reporting on the Belgian Gaming Commission, gambling exclusions and gambling problems requires more than an attention-grabbing headline.
Illegal gambling affiliates are attempting to drive as many visitors as possible to unlicensed casinos through Google in a short period of time. This is what the Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA), a Dutch responsible affiliate certification body, has observed during its inspections and reported on LinkedIn. The warning concerns the Netherlands, but it also highlights a challenge for Belgium: how can the Belgian Gaming Commission monitor websites that appear quickly, redirect visitors and potentially return under different domain names?
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