A symbolic milestone has just been reached in Belgium: more than 10,000 people have chosen to voluntarily exclude themselves from gambling using itsme.
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.
According to the annual report of the Gaming Commission, the 2024 advertising ban has had a noticeable impact. Both providers and players felt the effects. Gambling operators had to revise their strategies, while players were less exposed to enticing ads.
The Gaming Commission’s 2024 annual report states in black and white that gambling providers do not always comply with their obligations. The commission imposed five sanctions on gambling companies that did not comply with the rules. Six more cases are currently under investigation.
Want to start a gambling business in Belgium? These days, you have to jump through a lot of hoops. Since 2024, the Gaming Commission has been much stricter about who gets a licence. And that’s necessary, they say.
Online gambling is growing rapidly in Belgium. According to the Gaming Commission’s annual report, the increase among young people is particularly striking. Young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 are gambling more often and for longer than ever before.
In 2024, the Excluded Persons Information System (EPIS) blocked more than 450,000 attempts to gamble. This is according to the annual report of the Gaming Commission. More and more people are consciously choosing to protect themselves from gambling addiction by excluding themselves.
In a context where the gambling economy continues to develop and become increasingly digital, the Belgian federal government has approved a major transfer of powers: the regulation of gambling, currently the responsibility of the FPS Justice, is to be entrusted to the FPS Economy.
2024 was a difficult year for the Belgian Gaming Commission (GC). Between poorly coordinated legislative reforms, a staffing crisis and the explosion of online gambling, the regulatory body has drawn up an alarming but clear-sighted report.
On 16 October 2025, the Belgian Gaming Commission (GC) announced a new update to its blacklist of illegal online casinos. Five new sites have been added to the list, reinforcing the fight against operators who circumvent Belgian regulations.
Why does Belgium continue to authorise online gambling when some people are becoming addicted to it? This question has given rise to an in-depth RTBF investigation that reveals the political choices, the limits of protective measures and the paradoxes of a sector that is both lucrative and dangerous.
Digitain, a provider of online gaming technology, has taken a significant step forward in its European expansion plan: the company has been granted a Category E licence for its technology services in Belgium.
The operator 711.be has reached a key milestone in its establishment in Belgium. The Gaming Commission (GC) has granted it a B+ licence, paving the way for a legal online dice slots offering.
The Gaming Commission (GC) held its first meeting with its new members on 18 September. With a range of sanctions, new licences and financial challenges, the Belgian institution demonstrated its determination to strengthen regulation of a sector undergoing radical change.
In Belgium, the debate on gambling advertising and sponsorship is intensifying. For the first time, citizens are being invited to share their experiences and opinions in discussion groups organised by Sciensano and Ghent University.
In Belgium, the increase in the legal age for gambling to 21, which came into force in September 2024, was intended to protect the very young. But a survey has already revealed an unexpected effect: many 18-20 year-olds are circumventing the law by turning to illegal sites, where there is no control.
If you live near the Dutch border, you have probably heard of Holland Casino, the renowned brand that attracts thousands of players every year. However, many people wonder whether these establishments can be found in Belgium, or even whether it is possible to play online from Belgian territory. The answer often comes as a surprise: Holland Casino remains strictly reserved for the Netherlands.
