The Court of Justice of the European Union confirms that each Member State remains free to regulate gambling within its territory. This ruling clarifies the status of foreign licences.
The Constitutional Court has highlighted inequalities in the application of the rules, particularly those benefiting the National Lottery and certain establishments. It has called for a thorough review of the legal framework.
For the first time, thousands of players could be reimbursed for their losses on illegal gambling sites, whilst national and European courts clash over the validity of these contracts.
Between November 2025 and March 2026, the National Gambling Authority (ANJ) scrutinised the action plans of all gambling operators in France. Whilst progress has been acknowledged, the regulator insists that the fight against excessive gambling and the protection of minors remain absolute priorities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Dutch Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has released documents concerning the early years of online gambling enforcement following a recent Woo request.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
In an interview with EGR Global, Jean-Christophe Choffray, head of product vision at Belgian group Gaming1, outlines their strategy for the years ahead.
