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Is 888 Casino legal in Belgium?

1 Aug 2025

The famous online gambling operator 888 Casino is preparing to make its big comeback in the Netherlands via a licence obtained by Godwits Limited. While this announcement has reignited interest in the gambling giant, one question remains in Belgium: is 888 Casino legal here? Spoiler alert: no, and there is currently no indication that it is in the process of being legalised.

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The GC bans 11 more unauthorised casinos in July

Caroline

25 Jul 2025

The highly active Gaming Commission (GC) maintains a blacklist of illegal sites, which is regularly updated when unauthorised operators are identified. These sites expose players to risks such as fraud, lack of data protection and non-payment of winnings.

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July 2025: 6 new illegal casinos on Belgium’s Blacklist

Caroline

1 Jul 2025

The Belgian Gaming Commission (BGC) has added six new websites to its blacklist of illegal gambling platforms in Belgium. Among them is a fake site impersonating the well-known brand Bingoal, […]

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Gaming Commission: summer slows down licensing

Sarah

20 Jun 2025

Every summer, Belgian administrations slow down, and this year is no exception. The Gaming Commission (GC) has just announced that processing times for licence applications will be considerably longer during July and August 2025.

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Belgian legislation is strict, but is it effective?

Caroline

16 Jun 2025

Belgium has tightened its gambling legislation in 2023 and 2024, hoping to curb young people’s access to betting and gambling. An almost total ban on advertising and an increase in the minimum age to 21 are strong measures. But are they really having an impact? The 2025 survey reveals some initial effects… but also some limitations.

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2 out of 5 young people gamble… and you?

Caroline

14 Jun 2025

According to the DataSynergy survey, almost 40% of young Belgians aged 18 to 20 have already taken part in gambling or sports betting. Online betting, in particular, appeals to a young audience, often via unlicensed applications and sites.

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GC study: legal gambling sites are more often recognised

Alex

6 Jun 2025

A year after the entry into force of strict restrictions on gambling advertising and a few months after the minimum age for participation was raised to 21, the Gaming Commission (GC) is sharing the results of a new study carried out by DataSynergy on gambling behaviour, similar to the one carried out in 2023.

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GC: EPIS list offline for maintenance

Alex

4 Jun 2025

On Wednesday 4 June 2025, the Gaming Commission (GC) announced a temporary interruption of several of its online applications, including the voluntary exclusion system. This maintenance, scheduled to last all day, is intended to improve the security and reliability of the services offered to Belgian players.

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Gaming Commission proud: Magali Clavie vice-president GREF

Ron

30 May 2025

At the annual meeting of the Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF) in Athens, Magali Clavie has been elected vice-chair. She already chairs the Gaming Commission.

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Gambling regulators Ireland and Belgium join hands – ‘strong together’

Ron

28 May 2025

During the annual conference of the Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF) in Athens, Anne Marie Caulfield and Magali Clavie signed an important agreement. Anne Marie Caulfield is the CEO of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland. Magali Clavie is the chairman of the Gaming Commission.

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9 new illegal casinos banned by the GC

Caroline

23 May 2025

The Gaming Commission (GC) updated its blacklist on 22 May 2025, adding nine new illegal online gambling sites.

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Blacklist: 8 new websites banned

Caroline

25 Apr 2025

On 24 April 2025, the Gaming Commission (GC) updated its blacklist of illegal online casinos, adding 8 new platforms. The move is aimed at strengthening the security of Belgian players in the face of the risks associated with unauthorised sites.

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Playing at an online casino in Belgium: what’s changing on 1 May 2025

Maxime

22 Apr 2025

From 1 May 2025, Belgian players will have to verify their identity before they can deposit money or play at an online casino. This new measure, imposed by the Gaming Commission, aims to strengthen security, prevent fraud and encourage more responsible gambling.

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Deception on Facebook: the GC reacts

Alex

9 Apr 2025

The GC has reported 1,298 illegal ads on Facebook in the first three months of 2025, aimed at luring Belgian gamblers to unauthorised gambling sites. These fraudulent platforms, often presented as legal, do not guarantee any protection for users and represent a real danger for consumers.

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Testing the new EPIS measures

Caroline

7 Apr 2025

From 1ᵉʳ May 2025, Belgium will strengthen the regulation of gambling by reforming the EPIS system, which lists excluded players. This update aims to ensure compliance with the RGPD, improve personal data protection and simplify the procedures for operators.

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Belgium blocks 30 new illegal casinos

Caroline

28 Mar 2025

The Gaming Commission updated its blacklist of illegal gambling sites on 27 March 2025, adding 30 new banned platforms, bringing the total to more than 600. Operating without a licence, these sites expose players to financial and legal risks, with no possibility of recourse in the event of a dispute.

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Gaming commission warns: ‘This is not just a mistake’

Ron

26 Mar 2025

You would think a school website is safe. Yet gambling adverts suddenly pop up. Illegal casinos use hackers to hide their ads on ordinary websites. And no one notices, until it is too late.

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