Self-exclusion: record rise in gamblers in 2024
In 2024, Belgium saw a significant increase in the number of players choosing to self-exclude from gambling.
In 2024, Belgium saw a significant increase in the number of players choosing to self-exclude from gambling.
The Belgian Gaming Commission (GC) recently clarified its position on the use of sub-brands by gaming operators in the context of sports sponsorship.
The Belgian Gaming Commission continues its fight against illegal casino gambling sites. On January 30, 2025, it updated the blacklist of illegal gambling sites, adding three new platforms and bringing the total to 584 blocked sites.
Since January 1, 2025, a new regulation strictly regulates the size of sponsor logos in the context of sports sponsorship. These must not exceed 75 cm² and can no longer be on the front of the jersey.
The tax levied on operators for so-called automatic recreation devices such as slot machines or bingo, for example, will be raised again.
For two decades, interactive TV games have captivated viewers in Belgium. But today, the Gaming Commission (GC) is questioning their relevance and is proposing their outright ban.
From the new year, it will be much more difficult for Belgian sports clubs to earn money through gambling companies.
The Gaming Commission has just reached an important milestone in its fight against illegal gambling. With the addition of 15 new sites to its blacklist, 564 platforms are now blocked.
The Gaming Commission (GC), in association with the “Federale Minuut”, has launched a new video dedicated to the EPIS system.
In an important ruling on October 7, 2024, the Council of State prohibited gambling operators holding an F1+ license from offering virtual betting on Belgian territory.
The Gaming Commission is coming up with something new. They are organising an online training to help gambling operators take down illegal websites.
As of 1 January 2025, new restrictions will come into force in Belgium regarding sports sponsorship by gambling companies.
On October 7, 2024, the Council of State gave a blow to an important case: gambling companies with an F1+ license are no longer allowed to offer virtual bets in Belgium.
The Gaming Commission has just tightened the rules on commercial practices in the gambling sector.
Since 1 September 2024, the gambling landscape in Belgium has been modified by the entry into force of the law of 18 February 2024.