On Tuesday 26 May 2026, the National Lottery will host a conference in Brussels dedicated to online gambling and gambling behaviour in Belgium, entitled ‘Cards on the table’.
Sciensano’s latest figures on gambling in Belgium show that risky gambling patterns have remained stable for over five years. For BAGO, these figures confirm above all the need for a more coherent public policy, focused on illegal gambling, player protection and the effective enforcement of rules.
On 11 May 2026, Bragg Gaming Group announced a definitive agreement with the operator 711 to expand their partnership in Belgium. The two operators are preparing to launch a new online sports betting service.
A ranking published by The iGaming Europe highlights the world’s most visited online casinos. With over 101 million monthly visits, Stake dominates the market by a wide margin, but Africa, America and Europe are each establishing their own models.
In Paris, a new gaming giant is set to open its doors. The Partouche Casino Club will welcome its first customers on Tuesday, near the Champs-Élysées, having received authorisation from the authorities.
Waiting for a casino payout remains one of the biggest frustrations in online gambling. Some players wait days for their money. Other casinos process a withdrawal within minutes. This difference is becoming increasingly important in Belgium, where players expect speed and reliability.
No. Cresus Online Casino does not hold an operating licence issued by the Belgian Gaming Commission (GC) and operates entirely illegally within Belgium.
In April, the Kansspelautoriteit reported more than 4,600 pieces of content to Facebook and Instagram in order to combat adverts linked to illegal gambling offers.
Football betting remains incredibly popular in Belgium. Especially during Champions League nights, top matches from the Premier League, and matchdays in the Jupiler Pro League, the number of live bets skyrockets.
Two British researchers analysed 277 gambling adverts posted on Facebook and Instagram by operators licensed in the Netherlands. A significant proportion of the risk of violations could be avoided if Meta better adapted its advertising rules to national requirements.
ING has reached a settlement of €1.6 million in a case of alleged money laundering involving former European Commissioner Didier Reynders.
Fortuna Casino officially entered the Belgian market in March 2026. Barely out of the starting blocks, this new player is already seeing websites pop up that are misusing its name to deceive players.
Google has amended its advertising policy to allow, from 4 May 2026, certain promotions related to gambling in Alberta. This change comes ahead of the planned opening of the province’s regulated online gambling market, set for 13 July 2026, with strict rules for operators.
In the Netherlands, a policy decision could redefine the perception of slot machines across Europe. Following an in-depth audit of money laundering risks, the authorities are considering classifying this sector as ‘low risk’.
Block your deposits, protect your banking data, and avoid the spiral of secondary fraud: having played at a casino not authorized by the Gaming Commission (KSC) requires immediate action.
