A fake platform called Netflix Casino is fraudulently using Netflix’s brand to lure internet users into illegal gambling offers. It is not a legal casino in Belgium.
The DMCA complaint was originally intended as a legal instrument to protect copyright. However, criticism of the use of this procedure is becoming increasingly common within the online gambling and affiliate world. According to various SEO specialists and affiliate owners, DMCA requests are not always used to tackle copyright infringements, but also to push competitors out of Google’s search results.
Meta is working behind the scenes on its own prediction markets app, according to The New York Times. The app would be separate from Facebook and Instagram and would allow users to make predictions about future events.
Since being blacklisted by the Gaming Commission, Polymarket has lost a large proportion of its Belgian audience. However, the platform continues to attract around 70,000 visits per month.
The decision by the Dutch trade association VNLOK to take legal action against Meta over the dissemination of illegal gambling adverts could also have far-reaching consequences for the Belgian market.
From 30 June 2026, Unibet Games Belgium is set to officially become 32Red Belgium.
The Gaming Commission has updated its list of illegal gambling sites blocked in Belgium as of 29 May 2026. This list aims to inform players and restrict access to unauthorised operators.
Whilst sports betting is on the rise ahead of the 2026 World Cup, illegal gambling sites are gaining ground in Belgium. According to a study commissioned by a legal operator, these platforms now account for 60 per cent of Belgian players’ traffic.
In recent years, Belgium has significantly tightened the rules on gambling advertising. Private gambling operators have faced far-reaching restrictions on marketing, sponsorship and visibility. The measures were intended to help reduce the normalisation of gambling and improve consumer protection.
PepperMill Casino is launching a new edition of Goal Fever for the Belgium-Iran match. The promotion runs from June 22 at 6:00 PM to June 27 at 4:00 PM, with an announced prize pool of €3,000, divided into 600 prizes of €5.
In Belgium, online and land-based casinos must comply with strict regulations. They can offer cryptocurrency deposits and withdrawals provided they strictly adhere to player identification rules.
Boxes sold online offer customers the chance to receive a football shirt without knowing which team it is from in advance. The phenomenon appeals because of the element of surprise, the experience of sharing it with friends and the joy of unboxing, but its success may be short-lived.
The debate over gambling advertising is becoming increasingly heated. On the one hand, researchers and health organisations are calling for stricter restrictions to reduce the harms caused by gambling. On the other hand, industry representatives warn that too many restrictions could actually drive players towards illegal operators.
Since 2026, legal Belgian casinos have been able to offer cryptocurrencies as a payment method. Circus and Casino Elite are the only two to offer this at present.
In recent years, Belgium has introduced one of the strictest regimes for gambling advertising in Europe. Yet, gambling brands remain visible in the daily lives of many Belgians.
PepperMill Friends will become KV Kortrijk’s new main sponsor from the 2026–2027 season. The Belgian family-run business has signed a multi-year agreement with the club, thereby significantly increasing its involvement.
Peppermill Casino is launching a new edition of Goal Fever to mark the Belgium v Egypt match. The promotion runs from 6 pm on 17 June to 8 pm on 21 June, with a prize pool of €4,000, divided into 800 prizes of €5 each.
