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Polymarket challenges Dutch ban: what does it mean for Belgium?

8 Oct 2026

Polymarket is not accepting the Dutch ban without a fight. The US prediction market platform has taken its case to the District Court of The Hague, disputing that its offering falls under gambling legislation. According to the company, users trade financial contracts. The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) considers it illegal gambling. For Belgian players, the court case changes nothing for the time being: Polymarket does not hold the required gambling licence in Belgium.

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Gerard Joling adds extra sparkle to the launch of Peppermill Casino Maastricht Airport

Ron Emmerink

7 Oct 2026

A queue at the entrance, a festive welcome and Gerard Joling as the main attraction. The Gambling Club editorial team attended the official opening of Peppermill Casino Maastricht Airport on Sunday, 4 October. Behind the entertainment was a story that went beyond a single evening: a casino venue that had closed earlier this year now has a new operator and is welcoming visitors again.

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Franssen accuses the KSA of inaction over Meta

Glen L.

7 Oct 2026

Dutch lawyer Justin Franssen believes that the Kansspelautoriteit already has the legal powers it needs to act against Meta and the spread of advertisements for illegal casinos. He accuses the regulator of leaving part of the fight against the black market to licensed operators and their representatives.

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A fraudulent lottery catches the regulator out

Sarah C.

5 Oct 2026

On 2 October 2026, the Kansspelautoriteit revoked a lottery licence that had been obtained fraudulently in the name of Quick Boys football club, based in Katwijk. The club had never applied for this licence and claims to have no connection with the websites used to sell the tickets.

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Pragmatic Play blocks games at illegal gambling sites: what is the situation in Belgium?

Alex D.

4 Oct 2026

Clicking on a familiar game only to see a short notification instead of spinning reels: ‘Not available in your region’. According to CasinoNieuws.nl, Dutch visitors encountered this message at several online casinos operating without a Dutch license when trying to open a game by Pragmatic Play.

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Casino777 liable for gambling losses: how much will the player get back?

Ron Emmerink

3 Oct 2026

A player lost €76,558 over two years at Casino777. The casino asked him via email whether gambling was causing him problems. He replied in the negative and was allowed to continue playing. According to the District Court of The Hague, the operator should have done more, reports CasinoNieuws.nl. The exact amount the player will receive back has not yet been determined.

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Netherlands rejects total ban on gambling advertising: Belgium is already familiar with the debate

Sarah C.

2 Oct 2026

A few days after the vote in The Hague, a question remains that is also on Belgium’s mind: how do you protect players when licensed companies are bound by strict advertising rules, while illegal operators remain visible online?

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Gerard Joling at Peppermill Maastricht opening: apply for free tickets

Ron Emmerink

1 Oct 2026

Gerard Joling on stage, a festive welcome and an evening for which you can apply for free tickets. Peppermill Casino Maastricht Airport will celebrate its official opening on Sunday, 4 October, with the singer as the headline attraction. The programme starts at 8:00 p.m. Anyone who wants to attend must register in advance, as places are limited.

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The conference on gambling-related harm returns in 2027

Glen L.

30 Sep 2026

On 15 June 2027, the Centre of Expertise on Gambling will organise the second edition of the National Conference on Gambling-Related Harm. The event will focus on the consequences of gambling, addiction and problems associated with gambling behaviour, taking a health-centred approach.

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€800 million on paper: the questions surrounding Blaze founder Nick van Gorsel

Ron Emmerink

28 Sep 2026

A Dutch name in a Curaçao licensing file leads to one of Brazil’s best-known gambling brands. According to Follow the Money (FTM), Nick van Gorsel is listed alongside American Nicholas Beugg as an ultimate beneficial owner of Prolific Trade N.V., the company behind Blaze.com. In his application, Van Gorsel declared a personal net worth of €800 million in 2024.

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New licences for BetCity and bet365

Julien D.

18 Sep 2026

BetCity and bet365 have been granted a new five-year licence to offer online gambling in the Netherlands. The two operators will therefore be able to continue their operations in the regulated market after their current licences expire on 30 September 2026.

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Bottle and can deposits become a lottery in the Netherlands

Julien D.

16 Sep 2026

Since 15 August 2026, Dutch consumers have been able to use the money they get back from returning their bottles and cans to buy lottery tickets for €0.25. It’s an unusual scheme that combines recycling, behavioural incentives and gambling, with a maximum net prize of €10,000.

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GGPoker secures another 5 years in the Netherlands

Glen L.

15 Sep 2026

GGPoker will be able to continue operating in the Dutch online gambling market beyond 30 September 2026. The Ksa has granted the operator a new licence valid for five years, starting on 1 October 2026.

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ChatGPT displays adverts for illegal casinos despite its rules

Julien D.

12 Sep 2026

Dutch users of ChatGPT have been exposed to an advert indirectly linking to online casinos that are not licensed in the Netherlands. This is surprising, given that OpenAI’s advertising rules exclude gambling from the permitted categories.

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Famous website Voetbalflitsen sold: leveraged for illegal casinos

Glen L.

12 Sep 2026

The Dutch football website Voetbalflitsen has been sold to a foreign gambling company and has been promoting illegal online casinos since the acquisition.

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The new Peppermill casino opens in Maastricht

Caroline B.

11 Sep 2026

The Peppermill Casino at Maastricht Airport is welcoming its first visitors this Friday, 11 September 2026. This preview opening marks the return of a casino to the premises of the former Grand Casino, which closed a few months earlier.

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Holland Casino reveals what PowNed left out in Cruks test

Ron Emmerink

10 Sep 2026

Holland Casino has clarified its stance on how PowNed presented the entry control process at its Eindhoven branch. A reporter listed in Cruks successfully entered using a colleague’s driver’s license. However, according to Holland Casino, his identity was checked more thoroughly than the video suggested.

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