From the new year, it will be much more difficult for Belgian sports clubs to earn money through gambling companies.
Former European Commissioner Didier Reynders is at the heart of a sensitive judicial investigation in Belgium.
David Ketteridge, founder of Reset, an addiction clinic in Antwerp, shares his insights into gambling addiction and its impact on people and their environment.
Belgium has taken another step towards regulating gambling. From now on, towns and cities can refuse to license betting establishments in the vicinity of schools, a move applauded by youth and anti-addiction campaigners.
Since their appearance in video games, paid random content – commonly called “loot boxes” – has been the subject of constant debate.
Didier Reynders, former European Commissioner and for many years an important political player in Belgium, is once again under scrutiny.
The Gaming Commission has just reached an important milestone in its fight against illegal gambling. With the addition of 15 new sites to its blacklist, 564 platforms are now blocked.
The Gaming Commission (GC), in association with the “Federale Minuut”, has launched a new video dedicated to the EPIS system.
Anyone who thinks that video games are just a fun pastime is wrong. Many games are full of hidden gambling that tempt teenagers.
From 18 to 24 November 2024, Safer Gambling Week took place across Europe. This week focuses on promoting responsible gambling and protecting players.
Nearly half of young men between the ages of 18 and 21 appear to gamble on illegal websites. This is evident from a study conducted by BAGO, the federation of licensed Belgian gambling operators.
In an important ruling on October 7, 2024, the Council of State prohibited gambling operators holding an F1+ license from offering virtual betting on Belgian territory.
The Gaming Commission is coming up with something new. They are organising an online training to help gambling operators take down illegal websites.
Today marks the start of European Safer Gambling Week, an annual event aimed at collectively raising awareness about the importance of responsible gambling.
As stipulated by law, gambling providers are always obliged to obtain their services from a manufacturer and E-license.
