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Closing a casino account, taking a cooling-off period, or EPIS: understanding the difference

13 Sep 2026

Casino account closure, cooling-off periods, and EPIS registration may seem similar, but their impact varies significantly. Discover which protection measure fits your situation best and how to choose the right option.

Legislation

ChatGPT displays adverts for illegal casinos despite its rules

Julien D.

12 Sep 2026

Dutch users of ChatGPT have been exposed to an advert indirectly linking to online casinos that are not licensed in the Netherlands. This is surprising, given that OpenAI’s advertising rules exclude gambling from the permitted categories.

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Famous website Voetbalflitsen sold: leveraged for illegal casinos

Glen L.

12 Sep 2026

The Dutch football website Voetbalflitsen has been sold to a foreign gambling company and has been promoting illegal online casinos since the acquisition.

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The new Peppermill casino opens in Maastricht

Caroline B.

11 Sep 2026

The Peppermill Casino at Maastricht Airport is welcoming its first visitors this Friday, 11 September 2026. This preview opening marks the return of a casino to the premises of the former Grand Casino, which closed a few months earlier.

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Kanskeur.sbs targets Belgian players

Alex D.

11 Sep 2026

Kanskeur.sbs presents itself as an independent information and comparison site dedicated to online casinos. Between warnings about EPIS, promotions for foreign casinos and invitations to play, its content raises a question: what do we really know about the status and practices of the establishments it promotes?

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Severe blow at bet365: 340 jobs eliminated across three countries

Ron Emmerink

11 Sep 2026

Bet365 is set to cut 340 jobs across the United Kingdom, Malta, and Gibraltar.

Economy

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Holland Casino reveals what PowNed left out in Cruks test

Ron Emmerink

10 Sep 2026

Holland Casino has clarified its stance on how PowNed presented the entry control process at its Eindhoven branch. A reporter listed in Cruks successfully entered using a colleague’s driver’s license. However, according to Holland Casino, his identity was checked more thoroughly than the video suggested.

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$128 million staked on the next French president

Alex D.

10 Sep 2026

With seven months to go until the French presidential election in April 2027, a market dedicated to the next occupant of the Élysée Palace is already attracting considerable trading volumes. On Polymarket, more than $128 million has been traded on the outcome of the election. Yet the platform has been officially blocked in France since July 2026.

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Illegal gambling site abuses identity of iGaming.com CEO

Ron Emmerink

10 Sep 2026

The name, academic titles, and professional reputation of Dr. Andreas Ditsche, CEO of iGaming.com, are being used without his consent by a gambling website.

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BAGO demands action: Trustpilot directs Belgians to Illegal Casinos

Ron Emmerink

9 Sep 2026

The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) has responded sharply to how illegal online casinos gain visibility via Trustpilot. According to Chairman Tom De Clercq, the popular review platform does not merely host consumer experiences—its presentation can also build false trust in operators that hold no Belgian licence.

Legislation

Bingoal loses overview and loses case over gambling levy

Ron Emmerink

9 Sep 2026

Bingoal has definitively lost its appeal before the Council of State in a case regarding the Dutch gambling levy. The gambling operator sought to challenge an assessment of €71,027.75, but filed its appeal past the deadline. As a result, the court did not reach a substantive ruling on the levy itself.

Economy

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Philippe Close denies any conflict in the casino case

Alex D.

9 Sep 2026

Following the suspension of the licence awarded to ECK, the parent company of Napoleon Games, Philippe Close has rejected allegations of a conflict of interest whilst considering stepping aside from future decisions concerning this contract.

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Trustpilot directs Belgian players to illegal casinos: experts warn

Ron Emmerink

8 Sep 2026

Anyone in Belgium searching for an online casino via Google may end up on a Trustpilot page. There, the player sees a recognisable brand, thousands of reviews, a TrustScore and a prominent button to visit the website. It all looks familiar. But behind that professional presentation may lie a casino that does not hold a Belgian licence at all.

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Casinos: European giants are banking on France

Caroline B.

8 Sep 2026

Since the start of 2025, three French casino groups have changed hands, whilst players already active in the digital gaming sector in Europe are strengthening their presence in France.

Economy

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Will betFIRST soon be replaced by Betsson?

Sarah C.

7 Sep 2026

Betsson, which has owned betFIRST since 2023, may be preparing the next stage of its expansion in Belgium. Several clues now suggest a gradual transition from betFIRST to the Betsson brand, although no official launch has yet been announced.

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Peppermill Maastricht announces its grand opening night

Julien D.

7 Sep 2026

Peppermill Casino Maastricht Airport will officially open its doors during an opening night event on Sunday 4 October from 8 pm. The event will feature the immediate opening of the gaming area, a reception with premium drinks and canapés, and a special appearance by Gerard Joling.

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Kevin Hart joins Pragmatic Play

Glen L.

6 Sep 2026

Pragmatic Play is counting on Kevin Hart to make a splash on 6 and 7 November 2026. The American actor and comedian will, for a one-off event, take the reins at several live casino tables during four special sessions.

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