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Belgian players can sue illegal casinos

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

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

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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“Strict rules push players to the black market” – concerns grow over Finnish gambling plans

Ron

9 Feb 2026

Anger and concern are mounting in Finland. Major gambling companies such as Wildz Group and SkillOnNet are reacting sharply to the government’s new plans.

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Ksa Regulator: “Popular ‘Share Your Bet’ feature is prohibited”

Ron

9 Feb 2026

What started as a handy extra feature is now officially banned.

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Sports sponsorship in the Netherlands: The Ksa corrects course

Caroline

9 Feb 2026

The Ksa is drastically strengthening its collaboration with sports federations and professional clubs to tackle persistent grey areas.

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Ireland launches online gambling licensing process – The end of the old system

Ron

6 Feb 2026

A new wind is blowing through the Irish gambling market. The government is taking a big step and giving the regulator real power. From 5 February, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) will be officially authorised to issue licences to gambling companies.

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Minority coalition and shock gambling reform in the Netherlands

Julien

4 Feb 2026

A minority coalition government in the Netherlands has made the fight against the risks associated with gambling a central priority of its programme. In a 67-page document published at the end of January, the executive announced a series of radical measures, including a general ban on all gambling advertising and possible restrictions on the number of licences granted to online operators.

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Sponsorship: casinos still present in the Jupiler Pro League

Sarah

2 Feb 2026

Belgian professional football has always been driven by sponsorship deals. While the government is tightening the rules on gambling-related advertising, the links between clubs and industry players remain surprisingly strong.

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Offshore gambling is slowly dying out – this is what will replace it

Ron

2 Feb 2026

It once seemed like a smart move. Start a company in Curaçao, arrange a gambling licence, open a bank account in Cyprus, and you were good to go. But those days are over. Anyone still operating this way is not only taking a risk. They will soon be out of the game.

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Austria says no, Belgium says yes to ‘gambling’ label for loot boxes

Ron

1 Feb 2026

In Austria, a gambler lost his case after spending tens of thousands of euros on loot boxes. The judge clearly stated that this was not gambling. At the same time, anger is rising in Belgium, where Meta is massively promoting these same loot boxes among young people.

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“Paying 30% more” – UK government wants to increase license fees to combat black market

Ron

30 Jan 2026

The British gambling sector is facing another significant intervention. The government is considering increasing license fees for gambling operators by 30%. The goal is not to generate profit, but to fund the battle against illegal gambling.

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Fake press shops: the rule is dropped and the grey area begins

Maxime

29 Jan 2026

The Conseil d’État has annulled the Royal Decree of 2022, which strictly regulated sports betting in press shops in order to combat ‘fake press shops’. The high court ruled that the government had exceeded its powers by defining criteria that were the responsibility of the legislator. This decision creates an immediate legal vacuum in the gambling sector.

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‘We want transparency, not secrecy’ – why the Netherlands remains silent while Belgium acts

Ron

28 Jan 2026

The tone has been set in The Hague, the Netherlands. While Belgium is openly investigating and tightening ties between politics and the gambling industry, the Netherlands is lagging behind. MP Mirjam Bikker received zero response when she asked for a plenary debate on contacts between the government and the gambling sector.

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Missing indicators hamper gambling evaluation in the Netherlands

Glen

27 Jan 2026

As the Dutch government prepares to present a periodic report covering the policies applied between 2019 and 2025, parliamentary officials are asking: are we in a position to judge the effectiveness of these policies if the main indicators of gambling-related harm have not yet been defined?

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Pauline Hot imposes strong regulation for 2026

Caroline

26 Jan 2026

Tougher rules in the run-up to the World Cup, financial warfare against the black market, French market under close surveillance. In an interview with Les Enjeux, Pauline Hot set out the ANJ’s roadmap for 2026.

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L&L Europe fined by Spelinspektionen

Glen

24 Jan 2026

The Swedish Gaming Authority, Spelinspektionen, has imposed an administrative fine of SEK 80,000 (approximately €7,500) on L&L Europe Limited for breaches of its information obligations on several online gaming platforms.

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