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“This is no longer a side issue”: Netherlands and Belgium opt for robust player protection

22 Jan 2026

The winds of change are blowing through gambling supervision in both the Netherlands and Belgium. Two regulatory authorities are making a conscious choice to deploy more expertise and manpower to better protect players.

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Illegal gambling sites: the updated blacklist

Alex

19 Jan 2026

On 15 January 2026, the Belgian Gaming Commission (GC) published an update to its blacklist of illegal gambling sites.

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GC: more than 160 casinos banned in 2025

Caroline

12 Jan 2026

In 2025, the Gaming Commission (GC) increased the number of updates to its blacklist of unauthorised sites. More than 160 sites were blocked during the year.

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Belgium takes action against illegal gambling with dynamic injunctions

Ron

8 Jan 2026

‘Without swift action, we will lose control,’ warned BAGO back in 2025.

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Illegal online gambling: access persists despite everything

Alex

7 Jan 2026

In Belgium, the Gaming Commission (GC) maintains a blacklist of illegal online gambling sites and relies on Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block access to them. But despite regulatory efforts, an investigation by Gambling Club reveals that many sites on this list remain accessible depending on the ISP used.

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DNS Belgium and the CJH join forces

Glen

16 Dec 2025

By directly attacking the digital infrastructure that allows illegal platforms to thrive, the Gaming Commission and DNS Belgiumhave taken a major step forward. Their cooperation agreement marks a turning point in the fight against fraudulent sites abusing the .be domain name.

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More than 700 platforms on the GC blacklist

Sarah

16 Dec 2025

Faced with the proliferation of platforms operating without authorisation, the Gaming Commission is regularly strengthening its regulatory arsenal to protect players. On 11 December 2025, the authority updated its blacklist, adding 19 illegal gambling sites.

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EPIS arrives in press shops: full details

Caroline

27 Nov 2025

For several years now, the EPIS (Excluded Persons Information System) has played a central role in the regulation of gambling in Belgium. Initially designed for casinos, gaming halls and betting agencies, it is now becoming a must-have in press shops too.

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The shocking warning from Magali Clavie, president of the GC

Caroline

24 Nov 2025

The president of the Gaming Commission, Magali Clavie, has just issued a warning that sounds like a national emergency signal. Behind a sector where hundreds of thousands of people gamble every day lies a worrying reality, marked by an explosion in online gambling, a proliferation of illegal operators, and a glaring lack of resources.

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15 new illegal casinos identified!

Caroline

21 Nov 2025

On 20 November 2025, the Gaming Commission (GC) updated its blacklist of illegal gambling websites by adding 15 new unlicensed platforms.

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Record: almost 200,000 Belgians banned from gambling

Caroline

12 Nov 2025

Never before have so many people in Belgium been banned from gambling. According to recently compiled data, nearly 200,000 adults are now banned from casinos, betting agencies and licensed online platforms.

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12 new websites banned by the GC in Belgium

Caroline

7 Nov 2025

For several years now, Belgium has been actively combating unauthorised online gambling websites. On 04 November 2025, the Gambling Commission (GC) announced the update of its blacklist, with the addition of twelve new sites deemed illegal.

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BAGO sets out its conditions for a safer market

Glen

4 Nov 2025

Belgium’s gambling sector is at a crossroads. The recent 2024 annual report from the Gaming Commission (GC) highlights structural weaknesses, while BAGO, the association of licensed operators, is responding by calling for concerted reform.

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10,000 Belgians give up gambling via itsme

Caroline

3 Nov 2025

A symbolic milestone has just been reached in Belgium: more than 10,000 people have chosen to voluntarily exclude themselves from gambling using itsme.

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Explosive gambling reform: Bill 56K0230001 divides

Caroline

29 Oct 2025

Belgium is preparing to carry out an in-depth review of its gambling legislation. Bill 56K0230001, tabled in the House of Commons, aims to modernise a booming sector that is often criticised for its lack of control and social risks. Behind this bill lies a single ambition: to strengthen player protection and provide the Gaming Commission (GC) with resources commensurate with its remit.

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