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EuroMillions: 2 Belgians win nearly €200,000

5 Sep 2026

Two Belgian players won substantial prizes in the EuroMillions in two consecutive draws, on 28 August and 1 September 2026. Although they did not win the jackpot, they each matched all five numbers and one star.

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Skyhills disappears following legal action

Alex D.

5 Sep 2026

The Dutch National Lottery has taken legal action against the operators and directors of Skyhills, an illegal gambling website in the Netherlands. Since this initial action, the platform is no longer accessible to Dutch players.

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Brussels Casino: millions under threat

Caroline B.

4 Sep 2026

The suspension of the award of the Brussels Casino licence marks the start of a period of uncertainty for the City and the Region. Behind the legal dispute lie significant financial stakes.

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Illegal casinos: thousands of websites hijacked

Alex D.

4 Sep 2026

Websites with no connection to gambling are being used to lure Dutch players to illegal online casinos. According to a BNR investigation reported on 3 September 2026 by CasinoNieuws.nl, at least 1,000 domains and websites are believed to be affected. The actual number, however, could exceed 8,000.

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Stake: Massimo Menegalli highlights a paradox

Alex D.

3 Sep 2026

The success of offshore gambling platforms raises a fundamental question: do the rules imposed on regulated operators still effectively protect players when their competitors are not subject to these same constraints? Massimo Menegalli, of Golden Palace Casino & Sports, cites Stake as a symbol of this imbalance and calls for a review of the current approach.

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PMU-BetMakers: a game-changing agreement

Caroline B.

3 Sep 2026

PMU has taken a new step forward in its international expansion. The French operator has entered into a multi-year partnership with BetMakers Technology Group to boost the distribution of French races through fixed-odds horse racing betting.

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Circus Poker teams up with Croc Poker

Alex D.

3 Sep 2026

Circus Poker France is continuing to expand its poker offering by announcing a partnership with Croc Poker. The free app, which claims to have over 8,000 players and a presence in 80 bars, is set to offer free weekly tournaments at Circus casinos across France.

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Brussels Casino: Napoleon Games suspended

Alex D.

2 Sep 2026

The Council of State has suspended the award of the Brussels Casino concession to ECK, the company that operates the Napoleon Games brand.

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EGBA: Pierre Tournier takes the helm

Glen L.

1 Sep 2026

The EGBA is changing leadership. With effect from 1 September 2026, Pierre Tournier will become interim Secretary-General of the Brussels-based organisation. He succeeds Maarten Haijer, who is stepping down after thirteen years at the helm of the association and nearly two decades with the organisation.

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Illegal poker: 100 players caught by the police

Alex D.

30 Aug 2026

A police operation triggered by a report of a potentially armed individual led to an unexpected discovery in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands. Officers found around a hundred people gathered for an illegal poker tournament.

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Joeri Impens, head of Bingoal, has passed away

Julien D.

29 Aug 2026

Joeri Impens, owner and managing director of Bingoal, has passed away unexpectedly. The Belgian family-run business announced his death on Thursday 27 August 2026, without disclosing the circumstances surrounding his passing.

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Poker legend Pierre Neuville has passed away

Alex D.

28 Aug 2026

Pierre Neuville has died at the age of 83 following a long battle with prostate cancer. The Belgian had carved out an extraordinary career in international poker, eventually reaching the final table of the main event at the World Poker Championships in 2015, aged 72.

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Brussels Casino: Philippe Close accused of a conflict of interest

Alex D.

27 Aug 2026

The future operation of the Brussels Casino has sparked a political and ethical controversy centring on Mayor Philippe Close. Ecolo believes he should have recused himself from the process leading to the selection of Napoleon Games, a major sponsor of Sporting Anderlecht, of which he is a director.

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What can you do if your partner or a family member gambles too much?

Ron Emmerink

27 Aug 2026

If someone close to you gambles too much, it rarely affects just the gambler. Financial problems, secrecy, tension and broken promises can put a partner or the whole family under pressure. However, it is not always clear when recreational gambling becomes a problem and what you, as a loved one, can do.

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Golden Palace is once again rallying for the start of the new school year

Sarah C.

26 Aug 2026

The start of the new school year is about more than just buying new exercise books and returning to class. For some families, gathering all the necessary school supplies is a real challenge. In light of this, Golden Palace has renewed its support for an initiative aimed at children.

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Florida cracks down on sweepstakes casinos

Alex D.

26 Aug 2026

Florida steps up its crackdown on sweepstakes casinos. The State Attorney General, James Uthmeier, has filed two civil complaints in Hillsborough County targeting operators of these platforms, as well as five companies involved in payment processing.

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The Netherlands wants to bring European regulators together

Glen L.

25 Aug 2026

The Kansspelautoriteit continues to advocate for greater cooperation between European regulators. In particular, it would like to see the revival of the European expert group on gambling services, which was disbanded in 2018.

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