Economy

Gambling tax increase fails – brings in hardly any extra revenue for the state

26 Jun 2026

The increase in gambling tax in the Netherlands has not had the desired effect. This is the conclusion reached by the Ministry of Finance and the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) in a new monitoring report on the tax increases implemented in 2025 and 2026.

Economy

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€34 billion wagered: the National Lottery reveals the figures and targets private sites

Caroline B.

27 May 2026

Through the ‘Cartes sur table’ initiative, the National Lottery is revealing previously unpublished figures and directly challenging its private-sector competitors.

Economy

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Lower RTPs: Foreign operators are sacrificing players’ winnings

Sarah C.

1 May 2026

Faced with soaring government taxes, many British and Dutch operators are choosing to lower the RTP of their slot machines to protect their profit margins.

Economy

BAGO wants better channelling

Julien D.

20 Apr 2026

In Belgium, the growth of illegal online gambling is causing concern among stakeholders in the regulated sector. The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) explains that it is becoming urgent to steer players towards a legal, visible and identifiable offering.

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€14 billion: a record for gambling in France

Caroline B.

20 Apr 2026

The ANJ has just published its 2025 report on the gambling market. The French gambling market has reached a historic milestone with a record Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) of €14.1 billion, up 3% in 2025.

Economy

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AI, a broken promise in the gambling sector?

Caroline B.

18 Apr 2026

AI is making its mark in the gambling industry, but its adoption remains uneven and sometimes poorly supervised. According to a recent study by the University of Nevada, structural flaws are stifling its effectiveness.

Economy

The EU is preparing a new tax on online gambling

Glen L.

17 Apr 2026

An idea is gaining ground in the budget discussions for the 2028–2034 period: introducing a European levy on online gambling. But this proposal is already attracting fierce criticism, particularly from the EGBA, which sees it as a major risk to consumers and public finances.

Economy

Prediction markets: the hidden danger revealed by a blockchain expert

Glen L.

11 Apr 2026

Prediction markets, popularised by platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi, are growing rapidly, but they harbour major risks, particularly those linked to anonymity, manipulation and worrying ethical lapses.

Economy

BAGO warns of a slump in legal gambling

Alex D.

2 Apr 2026

The 2024 report from the Gaming Commission reveals a decline in the legal market. BAGO sees this as a warning sign in the face of the rise of illegal websites and is calling for swift action.

Economy

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Why the legal market is shrinking, according to Tom De Clercq

Glen L.

2 Apr 2026

The Belgian legal gambling market is shrinking for the first time. Tom De Clercq, Executive Director of Napoleon Sports & Casino, analyses the situation.

Economy

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Gambling tax: a total fiasco for the government

Julien D.

1 Apr 2026

In Belgium, a tax reform that was supposed to generate tens of millions of euros has still yielded nothing. Two years after it was announced, the gambling tax remains ineffective.

Economy

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Who will run the Viage Casino in the future?

Alex D.

30 Mar 2026

In Brussels, the licence for the famous Viage gaming and entertainment complex is now the subject of a public tender.

Economy

Malta rejects a tax that changes everything

Glen L.

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.

Economy

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.

Economy

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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.

Economy

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.

Economy