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BAGO raises the alarm on player protection

29 Jun 2026

In the Netherlands, licensed online gambling operators took nearly 1.8 million preventive measures in 2025 to protect players. For BAGO, these figures highlight the importance of enshrining the duty of care in Belgian gambling policy.

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Is Netflix Casino a genuine online casino?

Caroline B.

27 Jun 2026

A fake platform called Netflix Casino is fraudulently using Netflix’s brand to lure internet users into illegal gambling offers. It is not a legal casino in Belgium.

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Why does the advertising ban not apply to the National Lottery?

Ron Emmerink

23 Jun 2026

In recent years, Belgium has significantly tightened the rules on gambling advertising. Private gambling operators have faced far-reaching restrictions on marketing, sponsorship and visibility. The measures were intended to help reduce the normalisation of gambling and improve consumer protection.

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€420,000 claimed from Polymarket for a one-day delay

Julien D.

20 Jun 2026

The Kansspelautoriteit is demanding €420,000 from the company behind Polymarket. The regulator believes that the prediction markets platform ceased its activities accessible from the Netherlands too late. Polymarket is contesting this decision and claims to have implemented blocking measures as quickly as possible.

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Which legal Belgian casinos accept cryptocurrency payments in 2026?

Caroline B.

19 Jun 2026

Since 2026, legal Belgian casinos have been able to offer cryptocurrencies as a payment method. Circus and Casino Elite are the only two to offer this at present.

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Belgium: gambling companies constantly find new loopholes to bypass regulations

Ron Emmerink

19 Jun 2026

In recent years, Belgium has introduced one of the strictest regimes for gambling advertising in Europe. Yet, gambling brands remain visible in the daily lives of many Belgians.

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Will only state-run gambling operators remain visible in the future?

Ron Emmerink

18 Jun 2026

The Netherlands is working on stricter gambling advertising laws. But who will remain visible once commercial operators disappear?

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Is Bonus Kong legal in Belgium?

Glen L.

16 Jun 2026

Bonus Kong attracts players with generous bonuses, casino games, sports betting and an international feel. But is Bonus Kong authorised under Belgian regulations? The answer is no.

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Are loot boxes legal in Belgium?

Caroline B.

15 Jun 2026

You’re probably wondering why the new mobile game that’s all the rage around the world isn’t available in Belgium.

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Online gambling: isolation or a way to connect?

Caroline B.

11 Jun 2026

For many, mobile phones divide us more than they connect us: texting instead of calling, video calling instead of meeting up, and sending emojis instead of expressing our feelings seem to be substitutes for real, meaningful connections. But what role do online casinos play in all this?

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The social casino and the sweepstakes casino revolution are transforming online gaming

Ron Emmerink

7 Jun 2026

Social casinos and sweepstakes casinos are gradually establishing themselves as the latest trend on mobile. We explain everything to help you see things more clearly.

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Safer gambling expert on the harsh reality within iGaming: “Empathy is still too often lacking”

Ron Emmerink

5 Jun 2026

A player sends a message to customer support in the middle of the night. He says he has lost everything. Moments later, photos of pills, a rope, or a knife follow. On the other side of the screen sits a young employee, often without psychological training.

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EGBA: a standard that could change everything

Sarah C.

4 Jun 2026

On 31 May 2026, the European standard EN 18144 on risk indicators for gambling was published by the national standardisation bodies that are members of the European Committee for Standardisation, supported by the EGBA.

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Stricter gambling rules in Belgium: but does the current policy actually work?

Ron Emmerink

4 Jun 2026

While Belgium continues to tighten its gambling regulations, the effectiveness of its current policy remains open to debate. Faced with increasingly heavy restrictions, a growing share of Belgian players is now turning toward the illegal market.

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Woohoo is not a game of chance

Glen L.

2 Jun 2026

The Brussels Criminal Court has acquitted the National Lottery and its managing director, Jannie Haek, in the Woohoo online gaming case. The ruling, handed down on 29 May, confirms that these games fall under the online lottery regulations and not under the law on games of chance.

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“The gambling world is at a breaking point”: what Gambling Club interviews reveal

Ron Emmerink

31 May 2026

The online gambling world is changing faster than ever. Behind the scenes, pressure is mounting on casinos, affiliates, regulators, and players. Illegal providers are gaining ground. New laws are piling up. At the same time, the sector is trying to reinvent itself.

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GDPR and Gambling: the ANJ and the CNIL call time on the free-for-all regarding player data

Julien D.

29 May 2026

The ANJ and the CNIL have published an ultra-strict GDPR guide that radically transforms the management of player data, with a direct impact on the Belgian market.

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