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Sports betting: offers that flout the law

14 Jul 2026

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, sports betting operators are rolling out a growing number of promotions aimed at Belgian punters. Some comply with the legal framework, whilst others are coming dangerously close to the line set by the law – or even crossing it, according to the GC.

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Bellot arrives at Golden Palace with 27 games

Glen L.

13 Jul 2026

In July 2026, Golden Palace Dice added a selection of 27 games developed by Bellot. This launch combines classic slot machines, themed worlds and exclusive titles, whilst giving a provider already active with numerous online casinos a new profile in Belgium.

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Is 711 a legal casino in Belgium?

Alex D.

13 Jul 2026

711 legally operates certain gambling activities in Belgium. The operator holds a B+ licence for its online casino offering and an F+ licence for its sports betting, both issued by the Belgian Gaming Commission.

Legislation

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Mr. Sloth unveils its new games

Alex D.

12 Jul 2026

The Belgian provider Mr. Sloth is continuing to expand its catalogue at PepperMill Casino. Having built its reputation on accessible and dynamic dice games such as Rocket Dice, the studio now offers a more diverse range.

Games

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PepperMill Casino celebrates its 4th anniversary: a month of July driven by exceptional promotions

Caroline B.

11 Jul 2026

On July 2, 2026, PepperMill Casino, one of the most innovative players in the Belgian gambling landscape, celebrated its 4th anniversary. The perfect opportunity to analyze the keys to success of this GC-certified operator.

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Belgian blacklist expands: 12 new sites blocked

Caroline B.

10 Jul 2026

The GCB has carried out a new update to its blacklist. Twelve illegal gambling websites are affected by a decision dated July 7, 2026.

Gaming Commission

The GC tightens the screws on affiliate sites

Julien D.

10 Jul 2026

The Gaming Commission has now clarified that affiliate advertising for online casinos may only appear on websites primarily dedicated to gambling. Platforms providing sports results, sports data or entertainment are excluded from this interpretation.

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Belgium under pressure: illegal online gambling costs EU countries €22.9 billion

Ron Emmerink

9 Jul 2026

Like other European countries, Belgium is increasingly having to deal with the consequences of illegal online gambling. New figures show that the illegal gambling market in the European Union accounted for a gross gaming yield of €91.6 billion in 2025. As a result, the 27 Member States are estimated to have lost out on €22.9 billion in tax revenue.

Economy

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Soft2Bet: the illegal gambling empire

Alex D.

8 Jul 2026

Investigate Europe accuses Soft2Bet and its partners of being linked to a vast network of illegal online casinos targeting European players, including Belgians.

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Belgium losing online gamblers offshore: ‘drops to European average’

Ron Emmerink

8 Jul 2026

Belgium is becoming less successful at keeping online gamblers within the licensed circuit.

Legislation

Belgium the EuroMillions lucky country again? 5 jackpots in a single year

Caroline B.

7 Jul 2026

Belgium seems to have become the ultimate EuroMillions lucky country over the past twelve months.

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Gaming1 CTO Christophe Boniver: ‘AI must serve players in a more personalised and responsible way’

Ron Emmerink

7 Jul 2026

Gaming1 is investing heavily in artificial intelligence, personalisation and responsible gaming. According to CTO Christophe Boniver, the future of the gambling industry lies not in offering even more games, but in creating experiences tailored to the individual player.

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FIFA lifts Balogun’s suspension for Belgium clash following pressure from Trump

Ron Emmerink

6 Jul 2026

FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun’s suspension: US striker cleared to play against Belgium, World Cup betting markets react immediately.

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Advertising loopholes targeted in Belgium

Sarah C.

6 Jul 2026

Calls for tougher rules on gambling advertising are growing in Belgium. Despite recent restrictions, experts believe that operators continue to circumvent the ban, notably through sport, spin-off brands and digital channels.

Legislation

Belgian players at risk – AI recommends illegal casinos

Ron Emmerink

5 Jul 2026

The debate surrounding the black market for gambling took on a new dimension this week. iGaming.com highlighted a previous joint investigation by The Guardian and Investigate Europe, which revealed that several popular AI chatbots regularly refer users to unlicensed online casinos.

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Belgian loses €7.5 million on prediction markets during the World Cup

Sarah C.

5 Jul 2026

The name Leeeroyjenkins is currently doing the rounds in the international iGaming sector. During the World Cup, the anonymous user staked no less than 7.5 million euros on a Red Devils victory against Egypt via the prediction platform Polymarket, according to Tijd.be.

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Michael Schmitt’s disappearance from LinkedIn is raising questions within the iGaming sector

Ron Emmerink

4 Jul 2026

For years, Michael Schmitt used LinkedIn as one of his main publishing channels. Virtually every major Malta Media investigation appeared on the platform, where operators, affiliates, lawyers and regulators followed his posts closely.

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