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GC takes action: Meta removes thousands of illegal gambling adverts

22 Sep 2026

More than 8,500 adverts from illegal gambling operators were reported to Meta in 2025 with a request to have them removed. The campaigns appeared on Facebook and Instagram and regularly misused the names and logos of licensed Belgian casinos.

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34 new gambling sites blacklisted

Alex D.

21 Sep 2026

The Gaming Commission has updated its list of illegal gambling sites in Belgium. On 17 September 2026, 34 new websites were subject to a decision and now appear amongst the platforms targeted by the Belgian authority.

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A 19 per cent increase in voluntary self-exclusions

Alex D.

20 Sep 2026

In Belgium, more than 10,000 additional people applied for voluntary self-exclusion from gambling in 2025. According to the annual report of the Gaming Commission, the number of people affected rose by 19 per cent in one year.

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Belgium imposed millions in gambling fines: this is what actually came in

Ron Emmerink

18 Sep 2026

Between 2020 and 2025, less than 6% of the €10.1M in Belgian gambling fines was collected by the GC. The regulator is now shifting focus toward rapid domain blocking and cutting off financial transactions to illegal operators.

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GC Chair Magali Clavie warns: ‘The illegal gambling market is growing at breakneck speed’

Ron Emmerink

17 Sep 2026

The planned reform of the Belgian gambling market failed to get off the ground in 2025. Meanwhile, the threat posed by illegal gambling sites grew rapidly. The Gaming Commission had 8,528 adverts removed from Meta and blacklisted 370 new websites.

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Belgian Gaming Commission publishes its 2025 annual report

Maxime R.

16 Sep 2026

The KSC 2025 report reveals a stagnant Belgian market (€1.62B GGR) masking a major shift: online casinos expanded (+13%), while landbased gaming declined and new online player registrations plummeted by 43%.

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The blacklist grows with 7 new sites

Caroline B.

31 Aug 2026

The Gaming Commission added seven new gambling sites to its list of illegal platforms on 27 August 2026.

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Complaints about a legal online casino in Belgium: how to go about it

Ron Emmerink

25 Aug 2026

A payout that’s been held up, a player account that’s been unexpectedly blocked, or a bet that you believe has been handled incorrectly: disputes can arise even with a legal online casino. The advantage of a licensed Belgian operator is that there is a clear company behind the website and that you can take official action.

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Warning about fake emails from the Gaming Commission

Julien D.

28 Jul 2026

The Gaming Commission is warning the public about a campaign of fraudulent emails currently in circulation. The organisation urges everyone to be extra vigilant and reminds them of the precautions to take.

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The GC adds 5 sites to its blacklist

Alex D.

23 Jul 2026

The Gaming Commission (GC) has published a new update to its blacklist of illegal gambling sites. Dated 17 July 2026, this update adds five new platforms to the list of sites whose operation or access is considered to be in breach of Belgian law.

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Sports betting: offers that flout the law

Sarah C.

14 Jul 2026

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, sports betting operators are rolling out a growing number of promotions aimed at Belgian punters. Some comply with the legal framework, whilst others are coming dangerously close to the line set by the law – or even crossing it, according to the GC.

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Belgian blacklist expands: 12 new sites blocked

Caroline B.

10 Jul 2026

The GCB has carried out a new update to its blacklist. Twelve illegal gambling websites are affected by a decision dated July 7, 2026.

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The GC tightens the screws on affiliate sites

Julien D.

10 Jul 2026

The Gaming Commission has now clarified that affiliate advertising for online casinos may only appear on websites primarily dedicated to gambling. Platforms providing sports results, sports data or entertainment are excluded from this interpretation.

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The GC is blocking even more high-risk sites

Alex D.

30 Jun 2026

On 25 June 2026, the Gaming Commission updated its list of illegal gambling sites blocked in Belgium. This official list aims to inform players and restrict access to unauthorised platforms.

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Fewer promotions, more oversight

Caroline B.

29 Jun 2026

Promotions by Belgian online casinos are being scaled back following a reminder from the Gaming Commission. The Entain Group has asked its partners to withdraw several offers aimed at new players in Belgium, notably for bwin and Ladbrokes.

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Polymarket banned in Belgium, but still very popular

Alex D.

25 Jun 2026

Since being blacklisted by the Gaming Commission, Polymarket has lost a large proportion of its Belgian audience. However, the platform continues to attract around 70,000 visits per month.

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