On 31 December 2024, the EuroMillions results were announced. Unfortunately, there was no winner in Belgium or Europe who managed to win the full jackpot of €29.000.000.
On this first day of 2025, let’s take a look back and recall those moments that really marked the previous year.
The tax levied on operators for so-called automatic recreation devices such as slot machines or bingo, for example, will be raised again.
Belgium is facing a disturbing reality: nearly 50% of the largest online casinos in the country operate without a license.
For two decades, interactive TV games have captivated viewers in Belgium. But today, the Gaming Commission (GC) is questioning their relevance and is proposing their outright ban.
From 1 January 2025, gambling sponsorship will be subject to stricter supervision. However, there are calls for a complete ban.
From the new year, it will be much more difficult for Belgian sports clubs to earn money through gambling companies.
Former European Commissioner Didier Reynders is at the heart of a sensitive judicial investigation in Belgium.
David Ketteridge, founder of Reset, an addiction clinic in Antwerp, shares his insights into gambling addiction and its impact on people and their environment.
Belgium has taken another step towards regulating gambling. From now on, towns and cities can refuse to license betting establishments in the vicinity of schools, a move applauded by youth and anti-addiction campaigners.
Since their appearance in video games, paid random content – commonly called “loot boxes” – has been the subject of constant debate.
Didier Reynders, former European Commissioner and for many years an important political player in Belgium, is once again under scrutiny.
The Gaming Commission has just reached an important milestone in its fight against illegal gambling. With the addition of 15 new sites to its blacklist, 564 platforms are now blocked.
The Gaming Commission (GC), in association with the “Federale Minuut”, has launched a new video dedicated to the EPIS system.
Anyone who thinks that video games are just a fun pastime is wrong. Many games are full of hidden gambling that tempt teenagers.
In Belgium, there are some specific rules for gambling winnings tax. This may sound complicated, but it basically means that you can usually collect your winnings tax-free – as long as you play through the official channels.
