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EPIS in press shops: more details on the new rules

5 Mar 2026

From 1 May 2026, anyone wishing to place a bet in a Belgian press shop will be required to undergo an identity check connected to the EPIS system. The Gaming Commission has published more details on these new measures.

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The United Kingdom opens the door to crypto casinos

Glen L.

2 Mar 2026

The UK Gambling Commission is considering authorising crypto payments on legally licensed platforms for the first time. This development is motivated as much by technological innovation as by the fight against the illegal market.

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Belgium: pioneer or laggard in gambling legislation?

Ron Emmerink

27 Feb 2026

Is Belgium a pioneer in the fight against gambling advertising, or is it lagging behind? While neighbouring countries are tightening their rules, our country has opted for strict restrictions on sponsorship and visibility. The question is being asked more and more often: is Belgium leading the way, or is it simply responding more quickly to the same pressure?

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Total ban on influencers in gambling advertising: Belgian sports world remains in opposition

Ron Emmerink

26 Feb 2026

No more influencers in gambling advertisements. The Kansspelautoriteit is taking a hard line today and forcing providers to stop collaborations. While the Netherlands is tightening the rules, a fierce battle has been raging in Belgium for some time between sports clubs, gambling companies and regulators.

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Prediction markets: ANJ alert

Caroline B.

24 Feb 2026

Prediction market platforms are expanding rapidly. But in France, these sites are not authorised to offer their services. The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) is warning that illegal operators are exposing players to significant risks.

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Jean-Christophe Choffray: Gaming1 wants to reinvent the player experience

Alex D.

24 Feb 2026

In an interview with EGR Global, Jean-Christophe Choffray, head of product vision at Belgian group Gaming1, outlines their strategy for the years ahead.

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France tests the regulation of JONUMs

Caroline B.

23 Feb 2026

Since February 2026 in France, an experimental framework has been overseeing games based on monetisable digital objects (JONUM), a fast-growing sector at the crossroads of online gaming, blockchain and virtual economies.

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Belgium saw risk of Polymarket early – Gaming Commission already intervened harshly

Ron Emmerink

23 Feb 2026

In the Netherlands, Polymarket is now under fire. But Belgium was earlier. Since 30 January 2025, the platform is officially listed as an illegal gambling site here.

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MGA: self-exclusion still flawed

Julien D.

22 Feb 2026

A regulatory investigation by the MGA has revealed shortcomings in the systems designed to protect vulnerable gamblers. Behind the technological promises, reality still reveals shortcomings.

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The Jetten government faces the challenge of legal gambling

Julien D.

17 Feb 2026

The new Dutch Jetten government is preparing to radically redefine gambling policy, with one clear priority: to better protect players while combating the illegal market that is gaining ground.

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Why Germany is becoming the market to watch

Glen L.

17 Feb 2026

Long perceived as a market constrained by strict regulations, the German online gambling ecosystem is currently undergoing a quiet transformation. Behind some of the most demanding rules in Europe, growth is very real.

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Debate intensifies over casino advertising in the Netherlands

Glen L.

16 Feb 2026

Just a few years after the legalisation of the digital gambling market, the Dutch model is already being called into question. Between criticism of player protection and calls to ban all advertising, the debate is taking a decisive turn.

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Cruks outage? The Ksa details operators’ obligations

Caroline B.

14 Feb 2026

The Ksa has just clarified the protocols for accessing online gambling platforms during technical malfunctions of the national Cruks register.

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“Popular feature under fire”: Ksa intervenes in betting

Ron Emmerink

12 Feb 2026

The popular feature among online bookmakers, “early payout”, is under fire.

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Belgian players can sue illegal casinos

Sarah C.

11 Feb 2026

In Belgium, players who have wagered on unlicensed online casinos can now take their case to court. This legal development marks a turning point in the fight against illegal operators and strengthens consumer protection against unauthorised platforms.

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Michel Groothuizen opposes a total ban on advertising

Julien D.

10 Feb 2026

The chairman of the Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA), Michel Groothuizen, has publicly expressed his reservations about the coalition government’s plan to impose a total ban on gambling advertising.

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EPIS vs Cruks: how Belgium and the Netherlands tackle gambling addiction

Caroline B.

10 Feb 2026

Belgium and the Netherlands are actively combating gambling addiction, and one of the tools available to gamblers is the EPIS system and the Cruks register respectively. Let’s take a look at the similarities and differences between these two systems.

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