The Council of State has suspended the award of the Brussels Casino concession to ECK, the company that operates the Napoleon Games brand.
The German group Merkur is preparing to enter the French casino market by acquiring Casigrangi, the parent company of the Société Française de Casinos. The deal is set to enable it to take control of seven establishments located across several French regions.
The EGBA is changing leadership. With effect from 1 September 2026, Pierre Tournier will become interim Secretary-General of the Brussels-based organisation. He succeeds Maarten Haijer, who is stepping down after thirteen years at the helm of the association and nearly two decades with the organisation.
Philippe Close has responded to criticism surrounding the Brussels casino licence and his position on the board of directors of Sporting Anderlecht.
The Gaming Commission added seven new gambling sites to its list of illegal platforms on 27 August 2026.
A police operation triggered by a report of a potentially armed individual led to an unexpected discovery in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands. Officers found around a hundred people gathered for an illegal poker tournament.
A 1 per cent European tax on gambling revenues still seems difficult to implement. But in order to levy a common tax, the European Union may first need to define precisely what it considers to be gambling.
Joeri Impens, owner and managing director of Bingoal, has passed away unexpectedly. The Belgian family-run business announced his death on Thursday 27 August 2026, without disclosing the circumstances surrounding his passing.
Pierre Neuville has died at the age of 83 following a long battle with prostate cancer. The Belgian had carved out an extraordinary career in international poker, eventually reaching the final table of the main event at the World Poker Championships in 2015, aged 72.
The future operation of the Brussels Casino has sparked a political and ethical controversy centring on Mayor Philippe Close. Ecolo believes he should have recused himself from the process leading to the selection of Napoleon Games, a major sponsor of Sporting Anderlecht, of which he is a director.
If someone close to you gambles too much, it rarely affects just the gambler. Financial problems, secrecy, tension and broken promises can put a partner or the whole family under pressure. However, it is not always clear when recreational gambling becomes a problem and what you, as a loved one, can do.
The start of the new school year is about more than just buying new exercise books and returning to class. For some families, gathering all the necessary school supplies is a real challenge. In light of this, Golden Palace has renewed its support for an initiative aimed at children.
Florida steps up its crackdown on sweepstakes casinos. The State Attorney General, James Uthmeier, has filed two civil complaints in Hillsborough County targeting operators of these platforms, as well as five companies involved in payment processing.
The Kansspelautoriteit continues to advocate for greater cooperation between European regulators. In particular, it would like to see the revival of the European expert group on gambling services, which was disbanded in 2018.
A payout that’s been held up, a player account that’s been unexpectedly blocked, or a bet that you believe has been handled incorrectly: disputes can arise even with a legal online casino. The advantage of a licensed Belgian operator is that there is a clear company behind the website and that you can take official action.
The Brussels casino licence, awarded to Napoleon Games for fifteen years from 2027, faces a serious legal hurdle. Following a referral by Viage, the State Council’s auditor has recommended suspending the City of Brussels’ decision, with just 3.28 points separating the two bidders.
A man responsible for caring for a vulnerable woman has been convicted by the Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal after he and his partner used her money beyond the authorised limits. A significant portion of the sums in question was spent in casinos and on online gambling.
