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.
Fortuna Casino officially entered the Belgian market in March 2026. Barely out of the starting blocks, this new player is already seeing websites pop up that are misusing its name to deceive players.
In the Netherlands, a policy decision could redefine the perception of slot machines across Europe. Following an in-depth audit of money laundering risks, the authorities are considering classifying this sector as ‘low risk’.
A copyright infringement complaint targeting the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has reignited a heated debate: the misuse of copyright protection mechanisms for the purposes of unfair competition.
British courts have just issued a shocking ruling regarding the death of Ellen Mulvey, a 44-year-old mother who took her own life. According to the coroner, gambling addiction directly contributed to her death.
On 28 April 2026, the Gaming Mediator published its annual report for 2025. This document highlights a significant rise in requests for mediation, mainly relating to sports betting, whilst noting a marked improvement in the dispute resolution rate.
Adverts for an illegal online casino are circulating widely on Facebook and Instagram, reaching over a million users in the Netherlands. Despite repeated reports and previous sanctions against the operator, these adverts are not considered a breach of Meta’s rules.
Kalshi recently penalised several political candidates for betting on their own electoral prospects. A case that raises questions about ethics, transparency and the limits of financial tools applied to politics.
