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Trustpilot under fire: fake casino review leads to illegal (Belgian!) gambling site

16 Feb 2026

“How can this still be on there?” That’s the question critics are asking after a review on Trustpilot was found to link to an illegal gambling site. The situation raises questions about the control of the platform.

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In Liège, research tackles gaming abuses

Glen L.

15 Feb 2026

In Liège, a team of psychology researchers is launching a participatory survey on gambling practices. The study aims to gather testimonials from gamblers, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals in order to analyze actual gambling habits and develop concrete recommendations for more responsible gambling.

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The National Lottery bets on culture with its Heritage Tombola

Alex D.

15 Feb 2026

The National Lottery has launched a new initiative called the Heritage Tombola, designed to fund projects to conserve and restore heritage assets in Belgium. With a budget of up to 600,000 euros for its first edition, this operation aims to provide practical support for cultural players.

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3 promotions for Valentine’s Day 2026

Alex D.

14 Feb 2026

To mark Valentine’s Day, several online gaming platforms operating in Belgium have launched themed campaigns. Here are 3 of them.

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The KSC continues its fight against unlicensed operators: 10 new sites blocked

Caroline B.

13 Feb 2026

The KSC is intensifying its regulatory action and has placed 10 new unauthorized gambling platforms on its official blacklist this February 2026. A total of 28 sites have already been added to the list this month.

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Belgium seems to still resist the illegal gaming gambling wave: but for how much longer?

Ron Emmerink

13 Feb 2026

The unease is palpable. In the Netherlands, trusted gaming brands are disappearing into the hands of unknown gambling companies. Belgium is watching closely but seems to remain out of the line of fire for the time being.

Economy

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DJ website hacked to promote illegal casinos

Alex D.

12 Feb 2026

A Belgian website devoted to news about DJs was recently hacked, leading to the publication of content promoting online casinos that are not authorised in Belgium. The page redirected users to gambling platforms that were not licensed by the Gaming Commission.

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Belgian players can sue illegal casinos

Sarah C.

11 Feb 2026

In Belgium, players who have wagered on unlicensed online casinos can now take their case to court. This legal development marks a turning point in the fight against illegal operators and strengthens consumer protection against unauthorised platforms.

Legislation

EPIS vs Cruks: how Belgium and the Netherlands tackle gambling addiction

Caroline B.

10 Feb 2026

Belgium and the Netherlands are actively combating gambling addiction, and one of the tools available to gamblers is the EPIS system and the Cruks register respectively. Let’s take a look at the similarities and differences between these two systems.

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Betano Happy Hour: extra rewards every Tuesday at the Live Casino!

Ron Emmerink

9 Feb 2026

Something special is happening at Betano! Alongside its impressive game selection and reliable gambling experience, Betano is now introducing a Happy Hour promotion, every Tuesday from 18:00 to 20:00 until the end of March: exclusive to players playing live at the Pragmatic Live Casino.

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Vegas changes its buffets to survive

Alex D.

8 Feb 2026

From the 1940s to the present day, the Las Vegas dining scene has always fascinated visitors. Once famous for its cheap buffets for gamblers between bets, the city is now seeing those same buffets radically transformed towards luxury, gastronomic variety and the complete dining experience.

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This country is criminalizing casino promotion by influencers: in Belgium, it’s a different story

Ron Emmerink

8 Feb 2026

The surge of gambling advertising on social media is sparking debate worldwide.

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Belgium stays under the radar in IBIA Annual Report 2025 – and that’s a good thing

Ron Emmerink

6 Feb 2026

Amid a significant global rise in suspicious sports betting, Belgium is conspicuously absent from the new annual report by the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA).

Economy

Illegal Casino: Gaming Commission strikes hard with 18 new blocked sites

Caroline B.

5 Feb 2026

18 new illegal sites have just been added to the Gaming Commission’s (BGC) blacklist of illegal gambling sites.

Gaming Commission

BAGO chairman: ‘Two-thirds of gambling traffic is illegal’

Ron Emmerink

5 Feb 2026

The figures do not lie. Two-thirds of online gambling traffic in Belgium ends up with unlicensed providers.

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Sponsorship: casinos still present in the Jupiler Pro League

Sarah C.

2 Feb 2026

Belgian professional football has always been driven by sponsorship deals. While the government is tightening the rules on gambling-related advertising, the links between clubs and industry players remain surprisingly strong.

Legislation

Offshore gambling is slowly dying out – this is what will replace it

Ron Emmerink

2 Feb 2026

It once seemed like a smart move. Start a company in Curaçao, arrange a gambling licence, open a bank account in Cyprus, and you were good to go. But those days are over. Anyone still operating this way is not only taking a risk. They will soon be out of the game.

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