Since 1 June, the Gaming Commission has officially become part of the FPS Economy. This change marks a new phase for the authority responsible for regulating the gaming sector in Belgium.
The hunt for illegal online casinos continues in the Netherlands. By directly attacking hosting providers, search engines, and banks, the Dutch regulator is suffocating the black market thanks to an ultra-efficient network strategy.
The Brussels Criminal Court has acquitted the National Lottery and its managing director, Jannie Haek, in the Woohoo online gaming case. The ruling, handed down on 29 May, confirms that these games fall under the online lottery regulations and not under the law on games of chance.
Several Dutch players seem to be unable to access Pragmatic Play games on unlicensed online casinos in the Netherlands.
A winning ticket from the special Loto draw on 31 December 2025, validated in Blankenberge, was worth €6 million. Its owner never came forward before the deadline. The National Lottery has confirmed that this sum will be reinvested into the game.
A new thunderclap for prediction markets in Europe. Spain is temporarily banning access to Polymarket and Kalshi to protect its bettors, following in the footsteps of Belgium and a growing coalition of European countries.
The online gambling world is changing faster than ever. Behind the scenes, pressure is mounting on casinos, affiliates, regulators, and players. Illegal providers are gaining ground. New laws are piling up. At the same time, the sector is trying to reinvent itself.
Bet365 launched its online sports betting service in France on Tuesday 26 May 2026 after obtaining a licence from the French National Gaming Authority (ANJ). The operator also holds licences for horse racing and poker, two activities set to follow shortly.
The ANJ and the CNIL have published an ultra-strict GDPR guide that radically transforms the management of player data, with a direct impact on the Belgian market.
Laurent thought he’d pulled off a nice win on the Tour de Romandie: €10 staked, €510 credited to his account. But a few days later, Unibet cancelled his bet, withdrew the winnings and cited incorrect odds.
Through the ‘Cartes sur table’ initiative, the National Lottery is revealing previously unpublished figures and directly challenging its private-sector competitors.
The UK gambling regulator intends to step up its efforts against illegal lotteries, at a time when charitable lotteries are experiencing unprecedented growth in the UK.
The Court of Justice of the European Union has handed down an important ruling for players seeking to recover money from online gambling operators. The ruling concerns a dispute between an Austrian player and the online casino Mr Green, centring on a debt of over €62,000.
Online gambling is growing rapidly in Belgium. More players are betting on football, opening casino apps and playing online slots late into the night. At the same time, concerns about gambling addiction and risky gambling behaviour are also on the rise.
No, Cazeus Casino is not legal in Belgium.
