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Gaming1 focuses on people to achieve long-term success

16 Jul 2026

In an interview with SBC News, Steven Scheers, Director of Transformation and Human Resources at the Gaming1 Group, explains why the company is now placing talent, corporate culture and responsible gaming at the heart of its development strategy.

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Gambling regulator under fire over controversial study into problem gambling

Ron Emmerink

16 Jul 2026

The UK Gambling Commission is publishing new figures from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB) this week. Even before the results have been made public, the survey is once again under fire. Critics argue that the survey consistently shows inflated figures for both gambling participation and problem gambling, thereby painting a distorted picture of the UK gambling market.

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Gambling addiction: the warning signs to look out for

Alex D.

15 Jul 2026

A big win can give the impression that your luck has finally turned. It can also mark the start of a dangerous relationship with gambling. François Mertens, a psychologist specialising in addiction at the non-profit organisation Pelican, urges gamblers to keep an eye on three simple indicators: the money spent, the time spent gambling and the frequency of bets.

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EGBA takes action against a Lithuanian payment provider

Glen L.

15 Jul 2026

The EGBA has lodged a complaint against the Lithuanian payment provider Walletto. It claims to have found evidence suggesting that its payment services have been used to fund several illegal gambling platforms targeting European consumers.

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Sports betting: offers that flout the law

Sarah C.

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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Netherlands: the courts protect operators

Julien D.

14 Jul 2026

The Dutch Supreme Court has ruled that contracts entered into before 1 October 2021 between players and online gambling operators who did not at the time hold a Dutch licence cannot be annulled on that ground alone. This decision closes the main avenue used by former customers to claim reimbursement of their losses.

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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

Belgium as a warning to Europe: MEP on the impact of the gambling advertising ban

Ron Emmerink

12 Jul 2026

Belgium is now one of the European countries with the strictest rules on gambling advertising. Virtually all advertising for online gambling has been banned in recent years, and sports sponsorship is also being phased out step by step.

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The EGBA unveils its 2026 annual report

Glen L.

11 Jul 2026

The EGBA has published its 2026 annual report. The document covers twelve months marked by the adoption of the first European standard on indicators of problem gambling, stricter advertising rules, the expansion of player protection measures and the growth of its members’ activities.

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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.

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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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France bans betting on esports, but what is the situation in Belgium?

Sarah C.

9 Jul 2026

With Paris set to host the Esports World Cup from 6 July to 23 August 2026, the National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has reiterated that betting on esports remains banned in France. In Belgium, the situation is different: esports betting is permitted and regulated by the Gaming Commission.

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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.

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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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