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Higher gambling tax drives players to illegal sites: Gaming1 director reacts

14 Mar 2026

An extreme hike in the Dutch gambling tax is costing the treasury millions and driving players en masse to the black market. Gaming1 CEO Emmanuel Mewissen is now issuing a stark warning to Belgian politicians against a similar disaster scenario.

Economy

€24 million fine for illegal casino: regulators left empty-handed

Ron Emmerink

13 Mar 2026

The Dutch Gaming Authority has slapped illegal casino Qbet with a historic €24 million fine. A purely symbolic punishment: just like in Belgium, regulators are completely powerless to actually collect this money from offshore gambling sites.

Legislation

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Casino employee dismissed before her first day of work: could this also occur in Belgium?

Sarah C.

13 Mar 2026

It seemed like a new start at the casino. But even before her first day at work, the casino employee was out on the street. Her request for a €1,000 advance on her salary led to an abrupt end to her contract.

Sensation

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Ksa reveals: “Belgian online casino had to stop offering in the Netherlands”

Ron Emmerink

12 Mar 2026

The Dutch Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has released documents concerning the early years of online gambling enforcement following a recent Woo request.

Legislation

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Failed robbery at Casino Sluis in the Netherlands

Glen L.

10 Mar 2026

In September 2023, an attempted robbery at the casino in the small Dutch town of Sluis ended unexpectedly. More than two years later, the case has resurfaced in court, with the prosecution requesting a surprisingly lenient sentence.

Sensation

BetBlocker becomes indispensable in the Netherlands

Julien D.

6 Mar 2026

In the Netherlands, nearly 9,800 people adopted the BetBlocker blocking tool last year to effectively limit their access to gambling platforms, while a large group of land-based casinos decided to officially recommend this free solution.

Sensation

Match-fixing figures for 2025 in the Netherlands

Sarah C.

5 Mar 2026

Match-fixing remains one of the most serious threats to the integrity of global sport. The Netherlands has published its data for 2025.

Sensation

Total ban on influencers in gambling advertising: Belgian sports world remains in opposition

Ron Emmerink

26 Feb 2026

No more influencers in gambling advertisements. The Kansspelautoriteit is taking a hard line today and forcing providers to stop collaborations. While the Netherlands is tightening the rules, a fierce battle has been raging in Belgium for some time between sports clubs, gambling companies and regulators.

Legislation

Kansspelautoriteit imposes penalty of € 840,000 on Polymarket – penalty could rise quickly

Ron Emmerink

20 Feb 2026

It’s a tough rap. The Kansspelautoriteit of the Netherlands is intervening and imposing a penalty payment on Polymarket of up to €840,000. The gambling watchdog wants the platform to stop offering betting in the Netherlands with immediate effect.

Sensation

The Jetten government faces the challenge of legal gambling

Julien D.

17 Feb 2026

The new Dutch Jetten government is preparing to radically redefine gambling policy, with one clear priority: to better protect players while combating the illegal market that is gaining ground.

Legislation

A fake Netflix platform traps Internet users

Alex D.

17 Feb 2026

A new wave of fraudulent online adverts is using the image of Netflix to promote illegal gambling offers presented as legitimate. This phenomenon, reported by the KVA, illustrates the evolution of covert marketing strategies.

Sensation

Debate intensifies over casino advertising in the Netherlands

Glen L.

16 Feb 2026

Just a few years after the legalisation of the digital gambling market, the Dutch model is already being called into question. Between criticism of player protection and calls to ban all advertising, the debate is taking a decisive turn.

Legislation

Cruks outage? The Ksa details operators’ obligations

Caroline B.

14 Feb 2026

The Ksa has just clarified the protocols for accessing online gambling platforms during technical malfunctions of the national Cruks register.

Legislation

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Lotteries began in Bruges, Belgium: an expert explains everything

Ron Emmerink

14 Feb 2026

The Dutch lottery celebrates its 300th anniversary this year. But anyone buying a ticket today is often unaware of just how deep its roots go. The Belgian and Dutch gambling tradition is a mirror of its time.

Sensation

Trimbos: a 2026-2028 strategy against addiction

Caroline B.

13 Feb 2026

The Trimbos Institute has just released its new multi-year strategy for the 2026-2028 period, a framework document that aligns its scientific priorities with the public health ambitions of the new Dutch government.

Politics