Match-fixing remains one of the most serious threats to the integrity of global sport. The Netherlands has published its data for 2025.
An investigation by Investigate Europe and La Libre reveals that several conversational artificial intelligence (AI) systems are recommending banned gambling platforms, sometimes even to minors.
A study reported by the BBC highlights a worrying medical phenomenon: certain treatments prescribed for neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease may cause serious addictive behaviours, including compulsive gambling.
Following financial bets linked to the possible demise of Iran’s supreme leader, prediction markets are once again at the centre of an ethical debate.
A new promotional bonus offered by online operator Casino Elite is currently raising questions in Belgium. In order to obtain a clear answer, our editorial team contacted the Gaming Commission (GC) directly.
The State of New York is suing Valve, arguing that the loot box system found in certain games could be considered illegal gambling.
The UK Gambling Commission is considering authorising crypto payments on legally licensed platforms for the first time. This development is motivated as much by technological innovation as by the fight against the illegal market.
Promoted by celebrities and influencers followed by millions of young internet users, the online casino Stake has established itself in just a few years as one of the most visible players in the global gambling industry. Behind the spectacular winnings displayed on screen, a controversial industry is now raising questions.
Anyone who experienced the nineties remembers the smoke in arcades, the clinking of coins, and cafes where slot machines stood almost by default next to the bar. Today, a single tap on a smartphone is enough to place a bet.
The playing field is changing in one fell swoop. X (formerly Twitter. Ed.), is closing the door on gambling advertising, unless countries explicitly give permission and advertisers get a green light in advance. For operators and affiliates, this means: no more gray areas, but strict control. But Belgium seems to remain unaffected.
On 24 February in Brussels, the European Economic Dialogues, organised by CommStrat in partnership with MEDEF, brought together politicians, industrialists and experts to discuss a question that has become strategic: the future of the online gambling sector in Europe.
Almost 93,000 euros worth of Lotto and Euromillions tickets disappeared from a gas station in Zutendaal. The store clerk initially confessed, paid back 3,000 euros, but is now asking for an acquittal. Not because of new evidence, but because the police lost the hard drive containing the camera footage.
The Belgian National Lottery has recently introduced an official indicator to assess the level of risk associated with each of its games. Inspired by a system similar to the Nutri-Score food rating system, this measure aims to inform players about the characteristics of the games on offer and to reinforce responsible gaming policies.
A study conducted by researchers at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KULeuven), published in 2026 in Tijdschrift voor Communicatiewetenschap, documents the frequency and nature of young people’s exposure to gambling advertisements and their attitudes towards these messages.
Is Belgium a pioneer in the fight against gambling advertising, or is it lagging behind? While neighbouring countries are tightening their rules, our country has opted for strict restrictions on sponsorship and visibility. The question is being asked more and more often: is Belgium leading the way, or is it simply responding more quickly to the same pressure?
A bill initiated by the N-VA aims to substantially change the tax treatment of land-based casinos in Belgium.
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.
