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.
No, Betway.be is no longer legal in Belgium. The site closed its doors to Belgian players on 26 August 2024.
Starting in the fall of 2025, the Belgian Gaming Commission (GC) will organize four Dutch-language training sessions for individuals who submitted a D license application before September 1, 2025.
1 September 2025 marks an important milestone for the Gaming Commission (GC). The Royal Decree formalising the new composition of this key body in the regulation of gambling in Belgium comes into force today.
No. Bet365 is not legal in Belgium. Although the site is one of the largest sports betting and online gaming operators in the world, it does not hold a licence issued by the GC. Any activity by Bet365 on the Belgian market is considered illegal and exposes players to penalties.
Stake, an online casino platform based in Curaçao and focused on cryptocurrencies, does not have a GC licence and is not authorised in Belgium. Stake.com is on the list of illegal operators and its promotion is strictly prohibited in the country.
Belgium is preparing to transpose the new European ‘e-evidence’ framework into national law, which is intended to facilitate cross-border access to electronic evidence in criminal matters. The IBPT is launching a public consultation open until 17 September 2025, inviting citizens, businesses and judicial actors to express their views on the draft law and royal decree.
LeoVegas, an online gaming giant renowned for its mobile excellence, operates legally in several countries, including the Netherlands, where it has been active since a recent agreement. However, in Belgium, the operator is not authorised, and no licence application is pending.
For the past two days, the EPIS system, the cornerstone of Belgium’s responsible gaming policy, has been experiencing a partial failure. As a result, players are being blocked from entering legal casinos, while illegal platforms are taking advantage of this loophole.
In Belgium, an unprecedented phenomenon is taking hold: never before have so many players chosen to voluntarily withdraw from gambling via the EPIS system. Thanks to easier digitalisation via the Itsme app, requests for exclusion are skyrocketing, to the point of tipping the figures recorded by the Gaming Commission.
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.
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, […]
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.
