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Golden Palace sets its sights on the Brussels casino

8 Jun 2026

Golden Palace is bidding to take over the Brussels casino licence. The group says it wants to create, in the heart of the pedestrianised area, a space combining entertainment, culture, fine dining, events and tourism.

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2026 World Cup: a guide to sports betting in Belgium

Sarah C.

7 Jun 2026

The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching and is already capturing the attention of Belgian fans. For some, the event will also be an opportunity to discover sports betting. Here’s how to bet legally in Belgium.

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The social casino and the sweepstakes casino revolution are transforming online gaming

Ron Emmerink

7 Jun 2026

Social casinos and sweepstakes casinos are gradually establishing themselves as the latest trend on mobile. We explain everything to help you see things more clearly.

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Google employee caught out by his Polymarket bets

Alex D.

6 Jun 2026

A Google software engineer, Michele Spagnuolo, is the subject of a criminal complaint in the United States. The authorities accuse him of exploiting internal, non-public company information to place winning bets on Polymarket.

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Risk Zone: the ANJ’s prevention campaign

Caroline B.

5 Jun 2026

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, the ANJ is launching a prevention campaign to highlight the risks of sports betting addiction. Dubbed “Risk Zone”, it transforms the yellow legal notice banner into a warning sign to remind people that excessive betting can turn the enjoyment of sport into a dangerous spiral.

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Safer gambling expert on the harsh reality within iGaming: “Empathy is still too often lacking”

Ron Emmerink

5 Jun 2026

A player sends a message to customer support in the middle of the night. He says he has lost everything. Moments later, photos of pills, a rope, or a knife follow. On the other side of the screen sits a young employee, often without psychological training.

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EGBA: a standard that could change everything

Sarah C.

4 Jun 2026

On 31 May 2026, the European standard EN 18144 on risk indicators for gambling was published by the national standardisation bodies that are members of the European Committee for Standardisation, supported by the EGBA.

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Stricter gambling rules in Belgium: but does the current policy actually work?

Ron Emmerink

4 Jun 2026

While Belgium continues to tighten its gambling regulations, the effectiveness of its current policy remains open to debate. Faced with increasingly heavy restrictions, a growing share of Belgian players is now turning toward the illegal market.

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The Gaming Commission officially changes ministries

Glen L.

3 Jun 2026

Since 1 June, the Gaming Commission has officially become part of the FPS Economy. This change marks a new phase for the authority responsible for regulating the gaming sector in Belgium.

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The Ksa suffocates the black market by targeting illegal casino infrastructure

Caroline B.

3 Jun 2026

The hunt for illegal online casinos continues in the Netherlands. By directly attacking hosting providers, search engines, and banks, the Dutch regulator is suffocating the black market thanks to an ultra-efficient network strategy.

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Woohoo is not a game of chance

Glen L.

2 Jun 2026

The Brussels Criminal Court has acquitted the National Lottery and its managing director, Jannie Haek, in the Woohoo online gaming case. The ruling, handed down on 29 May, confirms that these games fall under the online lottery regulations and not under the law on games of chance.

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Pragmatic Play games are disappearing from illegal casinos

Alex D.

2 Jun 2026

Several Dutch players seem to be unable to access Pragmatic Play games on unlicensed online casinos in the Netherlands.

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A forgotten €6 million Loto ticket

Alex D.

1 Jun 2026

A winning ticket from the special Loto draw on 31 December 2025, validated in Blankenberge, was worth €6 million. Its owner never came forward before the deadline. The National Lottery has confirmed that this sum will be reinvested into the game.

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Polymarket and Kalshi blocked in Spain too

Caroline B.

31 May 2026

A new thunderclap for prediction markets in Europe. Spain is temporarily banning access to Polymarket and Kalshi to protect its bettors, following in the footsteps of Belgium and a growing coalition of European countries.

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“The gambling world is at a breaking point”: what Gambling Club interviews reveal

Ron Emmerink

31 May 2026

The online gambling world is changing faster than ever. Behind the scenes, pressure is mounting on casinos, affiliates, regulators, and players. Illegal providers are gaining ground. New laws are piling up. At the same time, the sector is trying to reinvent itself.

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Bet365 finally arrives in France

Sarah C.

30 May 2026

Bet365 launched its online sports betting service in France on Tuesday 26 May 2026 after obtaining a licence from the French National Gaming Authority (ANJ). The operator also holds licences for horse racing and poker, two activities set to follow shortly.

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GDPR and Gambling: the ANJ and the CNIL call time on the free-for-all regarding player data

Julien D.

29 May 2026

The ANJ and the CNIL have published an ultra-strict GDPR guide that radically transforms the management of player data, with a direct impact on the Belgian market.

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