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Malta rejects a tax that changes everything

18 Mar 2026

Malta is firmly opposed to a proposed European tax on online gambling. This initiative could upset the balance of a sector that is strategic for several Member States, particularly for the Mediterranean island, which has made it one of the pillars of its economy.

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BAGO explains the little-known world of gambling

Julien D.

18 Mar 2026

The BAGO association, which represents the main legal gambling operators, champions its vision of a fully-fledged industry at the crossroads of economic, social and political issues.

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Higher gambling tax drives players to illegal sites: Gaming1 director reacts

Maxime R.

14 Mar 2026

An extreme hike in the Dutch gambling tax is costing the treasury millions and driving players en masse to the black market. Gaming1 CEO Emmanuel Mewissen is now issuing a stark warning to Belgian politicians against a similar disaster scenario.

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Prediction markets challenge bookmakers: will this change the future of betting?

Ron Emmerink

8 Mar 2026

The sports betting model is under pressure. For years, bookmakers determined the rules, the odds and ultimately the profits. Now, an alternative is emerging that is turning the game upside down: prediction markets. Instead of placing a traditional bet, players purchase a contract that rises or falls in value depending on what happens.

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Belgium: the N-VA wants to reduce casino tax

Maxime R.

26 Feb 2026

A bill initiated by the N-VA aims to substantially change the tax treatment of land-based casinos in Belgium.

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This is how gambling tax works in Belgium: Flemish, Walloon and Brussels framework explained

Ron Emmerink

24 Feb 2026

Anyone offering gambling in Belgium is entering a tightly regulated sector. Much attention goes to licences and inspections by the Gaming Commission. But at least as important is the tax side of things. Gaming and betting taxes are not an afterthought.

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Scandinavian research exposes growth of illegal gambling market: Belgian figures show same pattern

Ron Emmerink

22 Feb 2026

The picture is worrying. In Scandinavia, the illegal online gambling market is growing despite strict regulation. Belgian figures show a similar trend.

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“Dark side of iGaming” – Anjouan and the French lottery

Ron Emmerink

21 Feb 2026

It sounds like a growth story. But behind the figures lies a shadow side. A subsidiary of the French lottery operator FDJ obtained a license on the Comorian island of Anjouan, a place long known as a haven for controversial online casinos.

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Belgium seems to still resist the illegal gaming gambling wave: but for how much longer?

Ron Emmerink

13 Feb 2026

The unease is palpable. In the Netherlands, trusted gaming brands are disappearing into the hands of unknown gambling companies. Belgium is watching closely but seems to remain out of the line of fire for the time being.

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UK: rising licence fees – the end of the legal market?

Glen L.

12 Feb 2026

The UK is at a turning point for its online gambling industry. A proposed rise in licence fees, coupled with increased taxation and tighter regulation, raises a worrying question: is the UK’s legal gambling market losing its competitiveness?

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Belgium stays under the radar in IBIA Annual Report 2025 – and that’s a good thing

Ron Emmerink

6 Feb 2026

Amid a significant global rise in suspicious sports betting, Belgium is conspicuously absent from the new annual report by the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA).

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Brazil’s legal gambling market: a historic 1st year

Julien D.

26 Jan 2026

Brazil’s regulated online betting market expanded rapidly in 2025, its first full year of operation after the legal framework came into force on 1ᵉʳ January. According to official data from the Secretariat of Prices and Betting (SPA), licensed operators generated nearly BRL 37 billion in gross gaming revenue, while the state collected around BRL 10 billion in tax revenue.

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750 million for the Grand Casino de Bruxelles

Julien D.

23 Jan 2026

The Brussels Region is preparing to launch an exceptional call for tenders for a concession for the Grand Casino de Bruxelles, estimated at €750 million, designed to redefine the operation of the country’s main casino.

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Sports piracy: 90% of illegal streams financed by the black market

Sarah C.

20 Jan 2026

In the United Kingdom, a new report reveals that illegal sports streams are no longer just violating copyright; they are also becoming a launch pad for unauthorised gambling advertisements.

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SuomiVeto unveils its ambitions in Finland

Glen L.

18 Jan 2026

Finland is preparing to open its online gaming market to competition, and some players are already one step ahead. Among them are the founders of BetCity, who have teamed up with Bragg Gaming Group to launch SuomiVeto, a new online casino.

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UK Gambling Commission: £14m in legal costs

Maxime R.

15 Jan 2026

2024-25 was a financially tumultuous year for the UK Gambling Commission. Its overall expenditure rose by almost half, an unprecedented increase largely attributed to legal costs associated with litigation around the fourth National Lottery licence.

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Meta earns billions from ads for illegal gambling apps

Ron Emmerink

13 Jan 2026

“They pretend to follow the rules, but meanwhile, they earn billions.” While dozens of countries ban gambling advertisements, Meta simply keeps selling them. In India, Malaysia, and the Philippines, among others, Facebook and Instagram are running at full speed in an illegal advertising circuit.

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