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Evolution: the background to a 4.75 million fine

28 Jul 2026

The UK Gambling Commission has published a much-anticipated decision concerning Evolution, one of the leading providers of online casino games. The company has agreed to pay £4.75 million after its games were found on several websites without a UK licence. However, whilst the provider has been clearly identified and penalised, the operators of the platforms in question remain anonymous.

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2026 World Cup: betting soars in France

Sarah C.

27 Jul 2026

The 2026 Football World Cup has generated unprecedented levels of betting turnover. Behind these spectacular figures, however, the authorities and operators highlight a regulated model that funds public finances and sport, but also a worrying rise in illegal platforms.

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Does a new Google rule open the door to illegal gambling adverts in Belgium?

Ron Emmerink

27 Jul 2026

From 10 August 2026, it will become easier for certain advertisers using Google Ad Manager to purchase adverts for online gambling and social casinos in more countries. In doing so, an important layer of control appears to be disappearing: in certain cases, the end advertiser will no longer need to be certified by Google in advance for this specific channel.

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The Namur Casino pavilion is being reborn piece by piece

Alex D.

26 Jul 2026

The former Namur Casino pavilion, designed in 1909 by the architect Georges Hobé, is continuing to be rebuilt thanks to the work of volunteers from the Union des Artisans du Patrimoine (UAP).

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Do 10,000 court cases highlight the vulnerability of the Belgian gambling market?

Ron Emmerink

25 Jul 2026

In Brazil, since the introduction of the new gambling law at the end of 2023, more than 10,000 legal cases have been brought against online betting companies. Most complaints relate to blocked accounts, problems with payouts and terms and conditions that have been unilaterally amended. For Belgium, this may seem like a distant concern, but the underlying warning is relevant here too.

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9 Belgian projects secure major funding from the National Lottery

Glen L.

24 Jul 2026

Belgian heritage is set to receive a new boost. The National Lottery has announced the award of a total of one million euros in funding to nine projects from five Federal Scientific Institutions.

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FIFA finds no suspicious betting patterns during the 2026 World Cup

Ron Emmerink

23 Jul 2026

FIFA did not identify any suspicious betting patterns or indications of match-fixing during the 2026 World Cup. All 104 matches in the tournament were monitored in real time by the FIFA Integrity Task Force, which had been set up specifically to detect potential manipulation and irregularities in the betting markets.

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Amazon settles lawsuit over social casino apps; players can claim money

Ron Emmerink

21 Jul 2026

Amazon has reached a remarkable settlement in a US lawsuit concerning social casino apps. The technology company will not pay any compensation itself, but is giving players the opportunity to recover over 201 million dollars from the developers behind the apps.

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Google tightens its gambling policy, but little is set to change in Belgium

Ron Emmerink

19 Jul 2026

From 14 September 2026, Google will implement stricter checks on which companies are permitted to advertise gambling via its advertising platform. It is not just individual advertising accounts that will be assessed; umbrella accounts belonging to casino groups and marketing agencies may also lose their authorisation in the event of repeated breaches.

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New Lotto jackpot: €1,500,000 minimum

Sarah C.

18 Jul 2026

The Lotto’s starting jackpot is temporarily rising to €1,500,000 until December 31, 2026.

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Does a stricter affiliate policy in Belgium protect players, or does it actually help the illegal gambling market?

Ron Emmerink

17 Jul 2026

The Gaming Commission (GC) is tightening the reins further on affiliates. Whereas the focus was previously mainly on stricter controls and clear rules regarding advertising, the interpretation of the law now appears to be being tightened once again. Only websites whose primary focus is online gambling would still be eligible to collaborate with licensed providers.

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Lucky Lady’s Roulette arrives at Golden Palace

Alex D.

17 Jul 2026

Golden Palace has announced the installation of Novomatic’s first Lucky Lady’s Roulette machine in Belgium. The game is now available at its Anderlues venue, marking the arrival of a concept already present in several European casinos.

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Gaming1 focuses on people to achieve long-term success

Caroline B.

16 Jul 2026

In an interview with SBC News, Steven Scheers, Director of Transformation and Human Resources at the Gaming1 Group, explains why the company is now placing talent, corporate culture and responsible gaming at the heart of its development strategy.

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Gambling regulator under fire over controversial study into problem gambling

Ron Emmerink

16 Jul 2026

The UK Gambling Commission is publishing new figures from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB) this week. Even before the results have been made public, the survey is once again under fire. Critics argue that the survey consistently shows inflated figures for both gambling participation and problem gambling, thereby painting a distorted picture of the UK gambling market.

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Gambling addiction: the warning signs to look out for

Alex D.

15 Jul 2026

A big win can give the impression that your luck has finally turned. It can also mark the start of a dangerous relationship with gambling. François Mertens, a psychologist specialising in addiction at the non-profit organisation Pelican, urges gamblers to keep an eye on three simple indicators: the money spent, the time spent gambling and the frequency of bets.

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EGBA takes action against a Lithuanian payment provider

Glen L.

15 Jul 2026

The EGBA has lodged a complaint against the Lithuanian payment provider Walletto. It claims to have found evidence suggesting that its payment services have been used to fund several illegal gambling platforms targeting European consumers.

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Netherlands: the courts protect operators

Julien D.

14 Jul 2026

The Dutch Supreme Court has ruled that contracts entered into before 1 October 2021 between players and online gambling operators who did not at the time hold a Dutch licence cannot be annulled on that ground alone. This decision closes the main avenue used by former customers to claim reimbursement of their losses.

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