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18 Feb 2026

The online gaming industry is currently at the center of an unexpected debate: the ethical limits of marketing and the themes used in certain digital slot machines. Between deliberate provocation, visibility strategies, and questions about social responsibility, a new generation of games is raising issues that go far beyond simple entertainment.

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Reynders’ right-hand man in turmoil

The judicial investigation into former European Commissioner Didier Reynders has taken a new turn. The Brussels courts now suspect two close associates, his right-hand man Jean-Claude Fontinoy and antique dealer Olivier Theunissen, of being involved in a possible money laundering scheme involving more than €1 million.

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The Jetten government faces the challenge of legal gambling

Julien D.

The new Dutch Jetten government is preparing to radically redefine gambling policy, with one clear priority: to better protect players while combating the illegal market that is gaining ground.

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Why Germany is becoming the market to watch

Glen L.

Long perceived as a market constrained by strict regulations, the German online gambling ecosystem is currently undergoing a quiet transformation. Behind some of the most demanding rules in Europe, growth is very real.

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A fake Netflix platform traps Internet users

A new wave of fraudulent online adverts is using the image of Netflix to promote illegal gambling offers presented as legitimate. This phenomenon, reported by the KVA, illustrates the evolution of covert marketing strategies.

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Fraud at the Chaudfontaine casino: three employees sentenced

Julien D.

Three former employees of the Chaudfontaine casino have been sentenced by the courts after setting up a system for misappropriating high-value gaming plaques. The facts came to light following an internal audit and were confirmed by video surveillance images and the confessions of those involved.

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Debate intensifies over casino advertising in the Netherlands

Glen L.

Just a few years after the legalisation of the digital gambling market, the Dutch model is already being called into question. Between criticism of player protection and calls to ban all advertising, the debate is taking a decisive turn.

Legislation

70,000 self-excluded gamblers: the success of the EPIS system against addiction

Caroline B.

Belgian gamblers are saying no to gambling addiction, with no fewer than 70,000 of them voluntarily registering on the EPIS list.

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Trustpilot under fire: fake casino review leads to illegal (Belgian!) gambling site

Ron Emmerink

“How can this still be on there?” That’s the question critics are asking after a review on Trustpilot was found to link to an illegal gambling site. The situation raises questions about the control of the platform.

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In Liège, research tackles gaming abuses

Glen L.

15 Feb 2026

In Liège, a team of psychology researchers is launching a participatory survey on gambling practices. The study aims to gather testimonials from gamblers, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals in order to analyze actual gambling habits and develop concrete recommendations for more responsible gambling.

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The National Lottery bets on culture with its Heritage Tombola