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Illegal casinos: thousands of websites hijacked

4 Sep 2026

Websites with no connection to gambling are being used to lure Dutch players to illegal online casinos. According to a BNR investigation reported on 3 September 2026 by CasinoNieuws.nl, at least 1,000 domains and websites are believed to be affected. The actual number, however, could exceed 8,000.

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Stake: Massimo Menegalli highlights a paradox

Alex D.

3 Sep 2026

The success of offshore gambling platforms raises a fundamental question: do the rules imposed on regulated operators still effectively protect players when their competitors are not subject to these same constraints? Massimo Menegalli, of Golden Palace Casino & Sports, cites Stake as a symbol of this imbalance and calls for a review of the current approach.

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PMU-BetMakers: a game-changing agreement

Caroline B.

3 Sep 2026

PMU has taken a new step forward in its international expansion. The French operator has entered into a multi-year partnership with BetMakers Technology Group to boost the distribution of French races through fixed-odds horse racing betting.

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Circus Poker teams up with Croc Poker

Alex D.

3 Sep 2026

Circus Poker France is continuing to expand its poker offering by announcing a partnership with Croc Poker. The free app, which claims to have over 8,000 players and a presence in 80 bars, is set to offer free weekly tournaments at Circus casinos across France.

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Brussels Casino: Napoleon Games suspended

Alex D.

2 Sep 2026

The Council of State has suspended the award of the Brussels Casino concession to ECK, the company that operates the Napoleon Games brand.

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Merkur acquires 7 casinos in France

Alex D.

2 Sep 2026

The German group Merkur is preparing to enter the French casino market by acquiring Casigrangi, the parent company of the Société Française de Casinos. The deal is set to enable it to take control of seven establishments located across several French regions.

Economy

EGBA: Pierre Tournier takes the helm

Glen L.

1 Sep 2026

The EGBA is changing leadership. With effect from 1 September 2026, Pierre Tournier will become interim Secretary-General of the Brussels-based organisation. He succeeds Maarten Haijer, who is stepping down after thirteen years at the helm of the association and nearly two decades with the organisation.

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Philippe Close hits back over the casino

Alex D.

31 Aug 2026

Philippe Close has responded to criticism surrounding the Brussels casino licence and his position on the board of directors of Sporting Anderlecht.

Politics

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The blacklist grows with seven new sites

Caroline B.

31 Aug 2026

The Gaming Commission added seven new gambling sites to its list of illegal platforms on 27 August 2026.

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Illegal poker: 100 players caught by the police

Alex D.

30 Aug 2026

A police operation triggered by a report of a potentially armed individual led to an unexpected discovery in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands. Officers found around a hundred people gathered for an illegal poker tournament.

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A 1 per cent tax could transform gambling in Europe

Sarah C.

29 Aug 2026

A 1 per cent European tax on gambling revenues still seems difficult to implement. But in order to levy a common tax, the European Union may first need to define precisely what it considers to be gambling.

Legislation

Joeri Impens, head of Bingoal, has passed away

Julien D.

29 Aug 2026

Joeri Impens, owner and managing director of Bingoal, has passed away unexpectedly. The Belgian family-run business announced his death on Thursday 27 August 2026, without disclosing the circumstances surrounding his passing.

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Poker legend Pierre Neuville has passed away

Alex D.

28 Aug 2026

Pierre Neuville has died at the age of 83 following a long battle with prostate cancer. The Belgian had carved out an extraordinary career in international poker, eventually reaching the final table of the main event at the World Poker Championships in 2015, aged 72.

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Brussels Casino: Philippe Close accused of a conflict of interest

Alex D.

27 Aug 2026

The future operation of the Brussels Casino has sparked a political and ethical controversy centring on Mayor Philippe Close. Ecolo believes he should have recused himself from the process leading to the selection of Napoleon Games, a major sponsor of Sporting Anderlecht, of which he is a director.

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What can you do if your partner or a family member gambles too much?

Ron Emmerink

27 Aug 2026

If someone close to you gambles too much, it rarely affects just the gambler. Financial problems, secrecy, tension and broken promises can put a partner or the whole family under pressure. However, it is not always clear when recreational gambling becomes a problem and what you, as a loved one, can do.

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Golden Palace is once again rallying for the start of the new school year

Sarah C.

26 Aug 2026

The start of the new school year is about more than just buying new exercise books and returning to class. For some families, gathering all the necessary school supplies is a real challenge. In light of this, Golden Palace has renewed its support for an initiative aimed at children.

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Florida cracks down on sweepstakes casinos

Alex D.

26 Aug 2026

Florida steps up its crackdown on sweepstakes casinos. The State Attorney General, James Uthmeier, has filed two civil complaints in Hillsborough County targeting operators of these platforms, as well as five companies involved in payment processing.

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