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BAGO advocates for tax neutrality in the gambling sector

1 Apr 2026

The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) is taking a stand. Faced with a tax system it considers unbalanced, it supports a reform it deems essential to preserve the legal sector and protect players.

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Jérôme Labarbe warns of the risks of prediction markets

Alex D.

25 Mar 2026

The National Gaming Authority has issued a warning about the risks of prediction markets, particularly regarding addiction and the illusion of investment, as Jérôme Labarbe highlighted in a recent statement.

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“Gambling watchdog takes action” – new rules for gambling advertising are becoming stricter

Ron Emmerink

22 Mar 2026

The rules are being tightened once again. The Netherlands Kansspelautoriteit is introducing new guidelines that explain exactly what is and isn’t permitted in online gambling advertising. The message is clear: providers must be more vigilant and avoid risks, particularly when it comes to vulnerable players.

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€24 million fine for illegal casino: regulators left empty-handed

Ron Emmerink

13 Mar 2026

The Dutch Gaming Authority has slapped illegal casino Qbet with a historic €24 million fine. A purely symbolic punishment: just like in Belgium, regulators are completely powerless to actually collect this money from offshore gambling sites.

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Ksa reveals: “Belgian online casino had to stop offering in the Netherlands”

Ron Emmerink

12 Mar 2026

The Dutch Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has released documents concerning the early years of online gambling enforcement following a recent Woo request.

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EPIS in press shops: more details on the new rules

Alex D.

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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