A man from Arizona has been found guilty of faking his own kidnapping by a Mexican cartel in order to obtain money to cover gambling debts.
Belgian players are now much more discerning when it comes to online casinos. Trust, speed and legality have become more important than eye-catching promotions or flashy bonuses. That is why more and more players are comparing platforms such as PepperMill Casino before opening an account.
Crypto gambling is growing rapidly online. More and more casino platforms are accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum and other digital currencies for betting and casino games. For many players, the speed and anonymity are immediately appealing.
With just a few weeks to go until the 2026 World Cup, 711 is officially launching 711sports.be, its Belgian platform dedicated to sports betting.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, the Kansspelautoriteit has announced that it will be stepping up its monitoring of the gambling market.
LuckyCasino, a former online casino that operated in the Netherlands prior to regulation, is now offering compensation to certain Dutch players.
On 8 May in Wellen, students from UCLL organised the ‘Inside the Bet’ event to raise awareness among other young people about the risks associated with sports betting and online gambling.
In a report broadcast on TF1’s 1pm news, the Monte Carlo Casino agreed to give a glimpse behind the scenes, an area rarely shown to the public.
On 13 May 2026, the National Gambling Authority presented the initial results of its algorithm designed to better identify problem gamblers. The figures reveal a worrying rise in the number of players affected and their share of operators’ gross gaming revenue.
On Tuesday 26 May 2026, the National Lottery will host a conference in Brussels dedicated to online gambling and gambling behaviour in Belgium, entitled ‘Cards on the table’.
Sciensano’s latest figures on gambling in Belgium show that risky gambling patterns have remained stable for over five years. For BAGO, these figures confirm above all the need for a more coherent public policy, focused on illegal gambling, player protection and the effective enforcement of rules.
On 11 May 2026, Bragg Gaming Group announced a definitive agreement with the operator 711 to expand their partnership in Belgium. The two operators are preparing to launch a new online sports betting service.
A ranking published by The iGaming Europe highlights the world’s most visited online casinos. With over 101 million monthly visits, Stake dominates the market by a wide margin, but Africa, America and Europe are each establishing their own models.
In Paris, a new gaming giant is set to open its doors. The Partouche Casino Club will welcome its first customers on Tuesday, near the Champs-Élysées, having received authorisation from the authorities.
In April, the Kansspelautoriteit reported more than 4,600 pieces of content to Facebook and Instagram in order to combat adverts linked to illegal gambling offers.
Two British researchers analysed 277 gambling adverts posted on Facebook and Instagram by operators licensed in the Netherlands. A significant proportion of the risk of violations could be avoided if Meta better adapted its advertising rules to national requirements.
