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Finland grants its first 12 gambling licences: biggest name still missing

31 Oct 2026

Finland has issued the first twelve licences for its future online gambling market. Among the licence holders is SuomiVeto, the company founded by former BetCity owners Joey Singels and Melvin Bostelaar. State-owned gambling operator Veikkaus is not yet on the list. However, the newly licensed operators cannot start operating immediately: the market will not open until July 1, 2027.

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Ksa calls for more responsible reporting: also relevant to Belgium

Ron Emmerink

30 Oct 2026

The Dutch Gambling Authority (Ksa) has published guidelines for journalists reporting on gambling and gambling-related harm. The regulator highlights the importance of word choice, reliable statistics and information about available support. This is also relevant to Belgian newsrooms: reporting on the Belgian Gaming Commission, gambling exclusions and gambling problems requires more than an attention-grabbing headline.

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Bill 55 under European scrutiny: what is at stake for Belgian gamblers?

Glen L.

24 Oct 2026

Winning a court case is not the same as receiving the money awarded by that judgment. This distinction lies at the heart of the debate surrounding Bill 55, the Maltese law that can block the enforcement of foreign gambling judgments. On November 19, 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union will deliver its ruling in a case concerning this legislation. The outcome is also relevant to Belgium.

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Ksa wants to block suspicious bank deposits

Glen L.

13 Oct 2026

On 8 October 2026, the Kansspelautoriteit published new guidance on verifying bank accounts and payment methods used at online casinos. The measures are intended to prevent minors, self-excluded players and unauthorised persons from using accounts that do not belong to them.

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Piracy and illegal gambling: these court rulings are finally accessible

Julien D.

9 Oct 2026

Belgium’s intellectual property case-law database has been expanded with new rulings concerning online piracy and illegal gambling on the internet.

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Betano sponsors EURO 2028 as Belgium continues to scale back gambling sponsorship

Ron Emmerink

8 Oct 2026

Betano will become an official sponsor of the UEFA European Championship in 2028. Parent company Kaizen Gaming is thereby extending its partnership with UEFA. For Belgian football fans, the announcement comes with a notable backdrop: the tournament will take place in the same year that the transitional arrangement for gambling sponsorship of professional sports clubs in Belgium comes to an end.

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Polymarket challenges Dutch ban: what does it mean for Belgium?

Ron Emmerink

8 Oct 2026

Polymarket is not accepting the Dutch ban without a fight. The US prediction market platform has taken its case to the District Court of The Hague, disputing that its offering falls under gambling legislation. According to the company, users trade financial contracts. The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) considers it illegal gambling. For Belgian players, the court case changes nothing for the time being: Polymarket does not hold the required gambling licence in Belgium.

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Why was my bet cancelled? These are the rules

Ron Emmerink

5 Oct 2026

You placed a bet, but after the event concludes, your account shows no profit or loss. Instead, you see status labels like ‘void’, ‘cancelled’, or ‘stake refunded’. In another instance, your prediction was correct, but due to a dead heat, you received significantly less than the payout initially displayed on your betslip.

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Casino777 liable for gambling losses: how much will the player get back?

Ron Emmerink

3 Oct 2026

A player lost €76,558 over two years at Casino777. The casino asked him via email whether gambling was causing him problems. He replied in the negative and was allowed to continue playing. According to the District Court of The Hague, the operator should have done more, reports CasinoNieuws.nl. The exact amount the player will receive back has not yet been determined.

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Netherlands rejects total ban on gambling advertising: Belgium is already familiar with the debate

Sarah C.

2 Oct 2026

A few days after the vote in The Hague, a question remains that is also on Belgium’s mind: how do you protect players when licensed companies are bound by strict advertising rules, while illegal operators remain visible online?

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Using a Belgian online casino abroad? These are the risks

Ron Emmerink

2 Oct 2026

You have an account with a legal Belgian online casino and are travelling for a few days to the Netherlands, France, Spain or a destination outside Europe. Can you simply continue playing there? The short answer is usually: no, not necessarily. Having a Belgian player account and a Belgian home address does not automatically mean you can access the casino from any country. Your physical location at the time you play also matters.

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Polymarket changes its strategy in Europe

Alex D.

26 Sep 2026

Banned in Belgium since January 2025, Polymarket is attempting to have its prediction markets recognised as financial instruments rather than games of chance.

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Betsson is gradually replacing betFIRST

Julien D.

24 Sep 2026

The transition from betFIRST to Betsson is becoming apparent in Belgium. The sports betting website now redirects to Betsson, whilst the betFIRST casino already displays the Swedish brand’s logo.

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How bookmakers profit from your bet

Ron Emmerink

23 Sep 2026

Bookmakers embed a mathematical margin (overround) into their odds, pushing total implied probabilities above 100%. This built-in markup ensures the operator maintains a structural advantage over the long term.

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Why do betting odds change before and during a match?

Ron Emmerink

20 Sep 2026

Betting odds fluctuate due to new information, team news, heavy betting volume, and time decay during live play. Bookmakers continuously adjust their lines to manage financial risk and recalculate real-time win probabilities.

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Constitutional Court: National Lottery is wrongly granted exceptional status

Ron Emmerink

19 Sep 2026

The National Lottery’s exceptional status within the Belgian gambling market is coming under increasing pressure. Private casinos and bookmakers must comply with strict rules regarding advertising, bonuses, age verification and excluded players. These obligations do not apply in the same way to lottery products.

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Betting in press shops: the new rules from September 2026

Alex D.

15 Sep 2026

Since 14 September 2026, Belgian press shops offering sports or horse racing bets must comply with a new regulatory framework. The Royal Decree of 30 August 2026, published in the Moniteur belge on 14 September and which came into force on the same day, sets out the conditions for obtaining and renewing the F2 licence, whilst tightening the criteria for distinguishing a genuine press shop from an establishment primarily dedicated to betting.

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