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Blacklist: 8 new websites banned

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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EPIS: Over 20 years of protecting gamblers

Caroline

14 Mar 2025

For more than 20 years, the Excluded Persons Information System (EPIS) has been an essential pillar of Belgian gambling policy. It was designed as a tool to support gamblers faced with the risks of gambling addiction.

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eGames: New guidelines for operators

Maxime

28 Feb 2025

The online gaming sector is about to undergo a major transformation. From 1 May 2025, the Law of 7 May 2024 will come into force, bringing significant changes to eGames services.

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EPIS adapts to GDPR requirements

Maxime

26 Feb 2025

Belgium is preparing for a major transformation in the gambling sector with the amendment of the law on the EPIS (Excluded Persons Information System).

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goAML: an essential tool for professionals

Maxime

26 Feb 2025

Since 1 October 2024, the Belgian Financial Intelligence Processing Unit (CTIF-CFI) has been using a new online reporting application, goAML, which is now the sole communication tool between CTIF and reporting entities.

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Self-exclusion: record rise in gamblers in 2024

Caroline

17 Feb 2025

In 2024, Belgium saw a significant increase in the number of players choosing to self-exclude from gambling.

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Sub-brands and sponsorship: the position of the GC

Caroline

3 Feb 2025

The Belgian Gaming Commission (GC) recently clarified its position on the use of sub-brands by gaming operators in the context of sports sponsorship.

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The blacklist of illegal gambling sites continues to grow

Caroline

1 Feb 2025

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.

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XXL logos in sports sponsorship: the GC publishes a clarification

Caroline

24 Jan 2025

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.

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The fees of gaming operators are also going up for physical venues

Maxime

30 Dec 2024

The tax levied on operators for so-called automatic recreation devices such as slot machines or bingo, for example, will be raised again.

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The end of interactive TV games: the GC wants to turn the page

Caroline

18 Dec 2024

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.

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