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

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.

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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.

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KSC blocks 24 illegal casinos after mass identity theft of 4 Belgian brands

Caroline B.

12 Mar 2026

The Gaming Commission (KSC) has just published an update to its official blacklist. Since 27 February 2026, 24 new illegal sites have been blocked, even though the list had not been updated in the meantime.

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Investigation reveals: fake website Becasinobe sends Belgian players to illegal casino

Ron Emmerink

12 Mar 2026

The illegal website Becasinobe.com misuses the name of the recognized Belgian brand BeCasino to lure players into a trap. An exclusive investigation by Gambling Club shows how this fake site redirects visitors via misleading links to MasterPlay, an offshore casino without any license.

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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.

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1 in 3 Flemish people gamble

Alex D.

11 Mar 2026

A recent summary of data published by the Flemish Centre of Expertise on Alcohol and Drugs shows the population’s participation in gambling, changing practices and the rapid rise of online gambling.

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Betway becomes F1’s first betting operator

Sarah C.

11 Mar 2026

At the dawn of the 2026 season, F1 has formalised an unprecedented partnership with sports betting operator Betway.

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This BGC quiz reveals the pitfalls of the black market for gambling

Sarah C.

11 Mar 2026

In response to the rise of illegal gambling sites, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has launched an interactive quiz designed to help players recognise clandestine platforms.

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Gambling in the researchers’ sights

Alex D.

10 Mar 2026

Following a three-year research project on advertising and sponsorship in gambling, a team of university researchers is proposing, among other things, that gambling be considered a public health issue and that a total ban on its promotion be considered in order to better protect vulnerable groups.

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This Winimo competition promises accommodation for €20

Julien D.

10 Mar 2026

Launched on 7 March, an online competition from Winimo offers participants the chance to win an apartment for a stake of €20.

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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.

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Berck Casino: the courts confirm their jurisdiction

Caroline B.

9 Mar 2026

After months of legal battles over the Berck-sur-Mer casino, a new ruling has clarified the role of France’s highest administrative court. The Council of State has confirmed that it has sole jurisdiction to rule on certain aspects of the dispute between the municipality and the Partouche group.

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Is gambling socially acceptable?

Alex D.

9 Mar 2026

The rise of online gambling and political debates surrounding advertising and player protection have reignited a fundamental question: is gambling socially acceptable? Recent data from studies in Belgium and the Netherlands reveal a complex reality.

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Prediction markets challenge bookmakers: will this change the future of betting?

Ron Emmerink

8 Mar 2026

The sports betting model is under pressure. For years, bookmakers determined the rules, the odds and ultimately the profits. Now, an alternative is emerging that is turning the game upside down: prediction markets. Instead of placing a traditional bet, players purchase a contract that rises or falls in value depending on what happens.

Economy

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The National Lottery is offering €5 million for solidarity projects in 2026

Alex D.

7 Mar 2026

For 2026, the National Lottery has announced the launch of three new calls for projects with a total budget of €5 million to support initiatives related to sustainable development, the inclusion of people with disabilities in sport and the fight against poverty.

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60,000 illegal casino ads flood Facebook

Alex D.

6 Mar 2026

The proliferation of illegal gambling advertisements on social media is causing growing concern in Belgium. A recent study commissioned by legal operator Napoleon Games reveals the extent of the phenomenon and points to flaws in the moderation of Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram.

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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.

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