At the dawn of the 2026 season, F1 has formalised an unprecedented partnership with sports betting operator Betway.
Following a three-year research project on advertising and sponsorship in gambling, a team of university researchers is proposing, among other things, that gambling be considered a public health issue and that a total ban on its promotion be considered in order to better protect vulnerable groups.
Launched on 7 March, an online competition from Winimo offers participants the chance to win an apartment for a stake of €20.
Online gambling in Belgium is changing rapidly. Players want speed, trust and, above all, plenty of choice. Napoleon Casino and Sports aims to make a difference in precisely these areas with a wide range of games, fast payouts and new features for sports betting.
The rise of online gambling and political debates surrounding advertising and player protection have reignited a fundamental question: is gambling socially acceptable? Recent data from studies in Belgium and the Netherlands reveal a complex reality.
The sports betting model is under pressure. For years, bookmakers determined the rules, the odds and ultimately the profits. Now, an alternative is emerging that is turning the game upside down: prediction markets. Instead of placing a traditional bet, players purchase a contract that rises or falls in value depending on what happens.
For 2026, the National Lottery has announced the launch of three new calls for projects with a total budget of €5 million to support initiatives related to sustainable development, the inclusion of people with disabilities in sport and the fight against poverty.
The proliferation of illegal gambling advertisements on social media is causing growing concern in Belgium. A recent study commissioned by legal operator Napoleon Games reveals the extent of the phenomenon and points to flaws in the moderation of Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram.
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Many casino reviews are similar. The same promises, the same bonuses and the same safe phrases. But behind those glossy texts, there is often a different story. According to testers in the iGaming sector, poorly checked affiliate content can actually mislead players.
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.
One year after its launch in Belgium, Betano is celebrating its first milestone. The platform is offering a €30,000 promotion in the casino section. For three weeks, €10,000 will be distributed each week on selected games.
An investigation by Investigate Europe and La Libre reveals that several conversational artificial intelligence (AI) systems are recommending banned gambling platforms, sometimes even to minors.
A new promotional bonus offered by online operator Casino Elite is currently raising questions in Belgium. In order to obtain a clear answer, our editorial team contacted the Gaming Commission (GC) directly.
Anyone who experienced the nineties remembers the smoke in arcades, the clinking of coins, and cafes where slot machines stood almost by default next to the bar. Today, a single tap on a smartphone is enough to place a bet.
The playing field is changing in one fell swoop. X (formerly Twitter. Ed.), is closing the door on gambling advertising, unless countries explicitly give permission and advertisers get a green light in advance. For operators and affiliates, this means: no more gray areas, but strict control. But Belgium seems to remain unaffected.
Almost 93,000 euros worth of Lotto and Euromillions tickets disappeared from a gas station in Zutendaal. The store clerk initially confessed, paid back 3,000 euros, but is now asking for an acquittal. Not because of new evidence, but because the police lost the hard drive containing the camera footage.
