LuckyCasino, a former online casino that operated in the Netherlands prior to regulation, is now offering compensation to certain Dutch players.
Betting on sports matches, TV programmes and even the weather has been around for years. But what about elections? In various countries, punters can place bets on political outcomes, such as presidential elections or which party will win the most votes. Belgian punters also regularly come across these markets at international bookmakers.
On 8 May in Wellen, students from UCLL organised the ‘Inside the Bet’ event to raise awareness among other young people about the risks associated with sports betting and online gambling.
In a report broadcast on TF1’s 1pm news, the Monte Carlo Casino agreed to give a glimpse behind the scenes, an area rarely shown to the public.
For years, iGaming faced the same criticism: the same slots, the same sportsbook layouts, the same campaigns centered around major football matches. Yet, the sector is currently changing faster than many players realize.
Online gambling is increasingly found in the pockets of young users. What is currently leading to political unrest in the United States is sounding more and more familiar in Belgium.
On 13 May 2026, the National Gambling Authority presented the initial results of its algorithm designed to better identify problem gamblers. The figures reveal a worrying rise in the number of players affected and their share of operators’ gross gaming revenue.
On Tuesday 26 May 2026, the National Lottery will host a conference in Brussels dedicated to online gambling and gambling behaviour in Belgium, entitled ‘Cards on the table’.
Sciensano’s latest figures on gambling in Belgium show that risky gambling patterns have remained stable for over five years. For BAGO, these figures confirm above all the need for a more coherent public policy, focused on illegal gambling, player protection and the effective enforcement of rules.
On 11 May 2026, Bragg Gaming Group announced a definitive agreement with the operator 711 to expand their partnership in Belgium. The two operators are preparing to launch a new online sports betting service.
A ranking published by The iGaming Europe highlights the world’s most visited online casinos. With over 101 million monthly visits, Stake dominates the market by a wide margin, but Africa, America and Europe are each establishing their own models.
In Paris, a new gaming giant is set to open its doors. The Partouche Casino Club will welcome its first customers on Tuesday, near the Champs-Élysées, having received authorisation from the authorities.
Waiting for a casino payout remains one of the biggest frustrations in online gambling. Some players wait days for their money. Other casinos process a withdrawal within minutes. This difference is becoming increasingly important in Belgium, where players expect speed and reliability.
No. Cresus Online Casino does not hold an operating licence issued by the Belgian Gaming Commission (GC) and operates entirely illegally within Belgium.
In April, the Kansspelautoriteit reported more than 4,600 pieces of content to Facebook and Instagram in order to combat adverts linked to illegal gambling offers.
Football betting remains incredibly popular in Belgium. Especially during Champions League nights, top matches from the Premier League, and matchdays in the Jupiler Pro League, the number of live bets skyrockets.
Two British researchers analysed 277 gambling adverts posted on Facebook and Instagram by operators licensed in the Netherlands. A significant proportion of the risk of violations could be avoided if Meta better adapted its advertising rules to national requirements.
