News

Top bookmakers for football betting in Belgium in 2026

9 May 2026

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.

Legislation

“Trust is more important than rapid growth”: PlayOne CEO on the Belgian gambling market

Ron Emmerink

8 May 2026

The Belgian online gambling market is changing rapidly. New regulations, stricter controls and the rise of illegal gambling sites are putting pressure on licensed operators. At the same time, players expect faster payouts, better apps and greater transparency.

Interview

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A €5,000 Synot tournament at PepperMill Casino

Alex D.

7 May 2026

PepperMill Casino is organising a tournament dedicated to Synot slot machines with a total prize pool of €5,000.

PepperMill Casino

ING pays €1.6 million in the Reynders case

Alex D.

7 May 2026

ING has reached a settlement of €1.6 million in a case of alleged money laundering involving former European Commissioner Didier Reynders.

Politics

Fortuna Casino already targeted by fake websites

Alex D.

7 May 2026

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.

Sensation

Fortune Drops: €1,000 to be won with no strings attached

Alex D.

5 May 2026

From 1 to 31 May 2026, Fortuna Casino’s Fortune Drops promise a series of random rewards on a selection of games. In total, €1,000 will be distributed in the form of unpredictable winnings.

Promotions

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Why Belgium defies the European model

Glen L.

5 May 2026

Belgium stands out as an exception in Europe within the online gambling sector. It has chosen a unique path, based on strict regulation and enhanced player protection.

Legislation

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Belgium takes a different approach to blocking illegal sites

Alex D.

4 May 2026

A new legal framework now enables the Belgian authorities to block not only the platforms themselves, but also their entire digital ecosystem.

Gaming Commission

Interview: Benzi Loonstein fights for aggrieved gamblers

Ron Emmerink

4 May 2026

“This is about fairness and duty of care”

Interview

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PepperMill launches the Amusnet €15k Cash Clash tournament

Alex D.

1 May 2026

PepperMill Casino is launching a new tournament focused on Amusnet games. Accessible with a minimum stake of €0.20, this competition is based on a simple criterion: the highest win multiplier achieved in a single game.

PepperMill Casino

When should you use the reverse Martingale strategy on European roulette in 2026?

Caroline B.

1 May 2026

Mastering roulette relies not only on luck, but on rigorous bankroll management and a thorough understanding of probabilities. Among the many existing methods, the reverse Martingale (also known as the Paroli system) stands out as a strategic approach favoured by players seeking to capitalise on winning streaks whilst limiting exposure to risk.

Roulette

What Belgium does better than the Netherlands in the gambling market, according to Willem van Oort

Ron Emmerink

30 Apr 2026

On regulation, the black market and the future of the European gambling industry.

Interview

Is Boomerang Casino legal in Belgium?

Caroline B.

30 Apr 2026

The verdict is clear. Boomerang Casino is absolutely not authorised to operate in Belgium. Launched in 2020, this online gambling platform does not hold a licence issued by the Gaming Commission (GC).

Gaming Commission

EliteSports replaces FamilySports at the last minute

Caroline B.

29 Apr 2026

The sports betting landscape in Belgium is undergoing a significant shift following the GC’s reallocation of licence F1+116869 to EliteSports.be.

Gaming Commission

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Blacklist updated with 11 new sites

Julien D.

28 Apr 2026

On 24 April, the Gaming Commission carried out a further update to its official list of illegal gambling sites.

Gaming Commission

Familysports.be: A new licence shakes up the Belgian market

Alex D.

28 Apr 2026

On 23 April 2026, the Gaming Commission granted a licence to familysports.be, a website operated by BELGISCHE PMU.

Gaming Commission

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Addiction among young people: the unexpected role of sport

Maxime R.

27 Apr 2026

A recent study conducted in Belgium involving more than 11,000 young people aged 12 to 24 shows that sports betting is not an isolated behaviour, but is often part of a wider pattern of risky behaviour and addiction.

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