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National Lottery: trends in gambling are causing concern and prompting calls for greater protection

30 Sep 2026

The National Lottery is calling for better regulation of the gambling market in Belgium. Drawing on the Gaming Commission’s 2025 report, it believes that stakes, frequency of play and risky behaviour must be given greater consideration in order to protect players.

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Brussels Casino: an anonymous complaint turns the case on its head

Alex D.

30 Sep 2026

A judicial investigation has been opened into the Brussels casino licence case following the filing of an anonymous complaint. The Brussels Public Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that investigations will be carried out by the federal police.

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The conference on gambling-related harm returns in 2027

Glen L.

30 Sep 2026

On 15 June 2027, the Centre of Expertise on Gambling will organise the second edition of the National Conference on Gambling-Related Harm. The event will focus on the consequences of gambling, addiction and problems associated with gambling behaviour, taking a health-centred approach.

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Gaming1 honoured despite a challenging year

Alex D.

29 Sep 2026

Gaming1 has received an award at the 2026 Belgian HR Excellence Awards for the human and organisational transformation carried out within the group. This award takes on particular significance following a year marked by a major reorganisation of its Liège technology centre, where 42 people were made redundant.

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Curaçao investigates gambling hack: what happens to the leaked files and disputed licences?

Ron Emmerink

29 Sep 2026

On 17 September, the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) reported that someone had gained unauthorised access to its online gambling portal. At the time, the regulator said it did not yet know what information had been accessed. Five days later, Follow the Money (FTM) published findings based on tens of thousands of documents obtained through that system.

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PepperMill Casino targeted by more than 20 fake websites

Caroline B.

28 Sep 2026

Several new websites using the PepperMill Casino name have been identified. More than 20 such URLs have now been identified. Some bear a strong resemblance to the site they are attempting to imitate, in order to redirect visitors to another platform.

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€800 million on paper: the questions surrounding Blaze founder Nick van Gorsel

Ron Emmerink

28 Sep 2026

A Dutch name in a Curaçao licensing file leads to one of Brazil’s best-known gambling brands. According to Follow the Money (FTM), Nick van Gorsel is listed alongside American Nicholas Beugg as an ultimate beneficial owner of Prolific Trade N.V., the company behind Blaze.com. In his application, Van Gorsel declared a personal net worth of €800 million in 2024.

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A European week dedicated to protecting players

Julien D.

27 Sep 2026

The European Safer Gambling Week will take place from 16 to 22 November 2026. For this sixth edition, the EGBA is inviting organisations from across Europe to propose events and initiatives dedicated to player protection.

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Hack Reveals the Names Behind Hundreds of (Illegal) Curaçao Gambling Companies

Ron Emmerink

27 Sep 2026

A licence application is supposed to make clear who owns a gambling company and where its money comes from. Yet questions remained on precisely those points for several major operators, according to leaked documents from the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA). Nevertheless, companies behind brands including Stake and 1xBet were granted licences.

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Mr Sloth makes a big splash with Triple Hot Coins

Catherine

25 Sep 2026

Triple Hot Coins has quickly found an audience at Peppermill Casino. In the week of its launch, the slot climbed to third place amongst the platform’s most popular games. Behind this strong start lies a simple formula: a compact grid of nine squares, five paylines, coins to collect and a bonus game based on a lock-and-re-spin system.

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Brussels revokes the casino award

Julien D.

23 Sep 2026

With just over three months to go before the current Brussels Casino concession expires, the City has still not appointed a future operator. The award granted on 17 July 2026 to E.C.K., the company behind Napoleon Games, has been revoked following its suspension by the Council of State.

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Meta may be liable for false adverts

Glen L.

22 Sep 2026

A German court has ruled that Meta may be held liable for the display of fraudulent adverts on Facebook and Instagram.

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Mindway AI raises concerns about a detection model

Alex D.

21 Sep 2026

Can a model based on two years’ worth of player data really identify people at risk of gambling-related harm? Mindway AI believes that the tool developed by researchers at the University of Amsterdam primarily measures the likelihood of a player voluntarily self-excluding, without necessarily identifying gambling problems.

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VAT receipts become a lottery

Sarah C.

19 Sep 2026

Belgium is preparing a new scheme combining taxation and games of chance. The National Lottery’s next project could allow customers at restaurants and other hospitality venues to take part in a prize draw using their VAT receipt.

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New licences for BetCity and bet365

Julien D.

18 Sep 2026

BetCity and bet365 have been granted a new five-year licence to offer online gambling in the Netherlands. The two operators will therefore be able to continue their operations in the regulated market after their current licences expire on 30 September 2026.

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GC 2025 Report: BAGO responds

Glen L.

17 Sep 2026

The use of illegal gambling sites is a cause for concern for BAGO. In a response to the Gaming Commission’s (GC) 2025 annual report, the association of Belgian gambling operators is calling for stronger consumer protection and greater resources for the regulator.

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Belgium: concerns over the black market in gambling

Alex D.

17 Sep 2026

The European market for illegal gambling is growing significantly. According to a study commissioned by EUROMAT and carried out by Regulus Partners and Helios, unauthorised activities are reported to have grown by an average of 18 per cent per year since 2019. Belgium is one of the countries particularly affected.

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