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.
From 30 June 2026, Unibet Games Belgium is set to officially become 32Red Belgium.
The Gaming Commission has updated its list of illegal gambling sites blocked in Belgium as of 29 May 2026. This list aims to inform players and restrict access to unauthorised operators.
Whilst sports betting is on the rise ahead of the 2026 World Cup, illegal gambling sites are gaining ground in Belgium. According to a study commissioned by a legal operator, these platforms now account for 60 per cent of Belgian players’ traffic.
With the 2026 Football World Cup approaching, the GC reminds the public that sports betting, which is growing rapidly in Belgium, is not without risk. In a press release dated 10 June 2026, the regulatory authority urges players to exercise caution, insists on the exclusive use of legal sites and highlights the self-exclusion tools available.
Since 1 June, the Gaming Commission has officially become part of the FPS Economy. This change marks a new phase for the authority responsible for regulating the gaming sector in Belgium.
From 1 May 2026, anyone wishing to place a bet in a press shop must first be identified. The measure aims to prevent banned gamblers from continuing to bet in these establishments, thanks to an automatic check linked to the Gaming Commission’s central system. Christina Garvalova explained everything to Perstablo.
On 21 May 2026, the Gaming Commission (GC) updated its list of illegal gambling sites blocked in Belgium. This update specifically targets platforms that imitate Bwin, Ladbrokes and Scooore.
Pressure on the Belgian gambling sector is mounting once again. In the run-up to the upcoming World Cup, the Gaming Commission today issued a stern warning to gambling operators regarding bonuses, advertising and social media.
A new legal framework now enables the Belgian authorities to block not only the platforms themselves, but also their entire digital ecosystem.
The verdict is clear. Boomerang Casino is absolutely not authorised to operate in Belgium. Launched in 2020, this online gambling platform does not hold a licence issued by the Gaming Commission (GC).
The sports betting landscape in Belgium is undergoing a significant shift following the GC’s reallocation of licence F1+116869 to EliteSports.be.
On 24 April, the Gaming Commission carried out a further update to its official list of illegal gambling sites.
On 23 April 2026, the Gaming Commission granted a licence to familysports.be, a website operated by BELGISCHE PMU.
The unexpected removal of the 32redbingo.com website from the Belgian Gaming Commission’s (GC) blacklist, made official on 23 April 2026, marks an unusual turning point in the regulation of online gambling in Belgium. Some observers see this as the first sign of a wider trend.
