RTBF alert: fake itsme messages in circulation
In Belgium, the itsme app has become the digital passport for more than 7 million users. Whether you use it…
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What is the largest casino in the world?
When it comes to gaming and entertainment venues, one casino stands out for its colossal surface area: The Venitian Macao…
This is how illegal gambling sites mislead Belgian players with false promises
Strict gambling rules do not stop Belgian players from gambling illegally. In Belgium, gambling rules are strict. Advertising for gambling…
ASA sanctions Play’n GO: ads for their slot machines deemed too childish
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has targeted three banner ads from games publisher Play'n GO Malta Ltd. Distributed via the…
WSOP 2025: Belgium’s Kenny Hallaert finishes in 4th place
Las Vegas, 16 July 2025. After eleven days of breathless suspense, the World Series of Poker Main Event is drawing…
EGBA welcomes Yaspa, a fast-growing fintech
Yaspa, a fintech specialising in open payments, has joined the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) as a new associate…
When the National Lottery invades Belgian festivals
For two decades, the National Lottery has been rolling out its famous ‘Cut, Scratch, Win’ campaign at some of Belgium's…
Prohibited betting options: Kansspelautoriteit reprimands ZEbetting and Betca
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) was forced to take action against prohibited betting options. Both ZEbetting and Betca were summoned for a…
The rock-hard psychology behind casino games: here’s what you need to know
Gambling is not just about winning money. Belgian players return mainly because of the feeling of excitement and thrill. Every…
Belgium’s Kenny Hallaert could become WSOP champion tonight
The 2025 World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas saw an unexpected face emerge among the four finalists:…
How Wimbledon is stopping live betting cheats
For the 2025 edition of Wimbledon, the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club has broken new ground. Gone are…
Netherlands: loot boxes escape the law
The Netherlands has just delivered a damning report: despite clear guidelines on consumer protection in the face of video game…
How did Bagnères-de-Luchon stop the return of the casino in its tracks?
On 9 July 2025, a tense town council put an abrupt end to plans to reopen the Bagnères-de-Luchon casino. Golden…
Eurojackpot: 47,000 Norwegian winners… by mistake
Norsk Tipping, Norway's public lottery operator, is under in-depth investigation after a series of serious technical errors, including the sending…
Scratch card games: a risky commodity?
Despite their popularity and image as light entertainment, scratch card games can be a gateway to excessive gambling. This is…
Belgian gamblers share their story of addiction – fighting the temptation of online casinos
Since the introduction of stricter Belgian gambling regulations, such as the EPIS system and mandatory wagering limits, many gambling addicts…
The Ksa imposes heavy penalties on Casinoscout.nl and its owners
The Ksa has just imposed an injunction under penalty payment on Casinoscout.nl for promoting illegal casinos. The fine amounts to…