A Belgian EuroMillions player has won €174,984,088. This is the biggest win ever recorded in Belgium in this lottery game.
The Kansspelautoriteit claims to have achieved initial results in its fight against illegal online gambling sites. Thanks to cooperation with several industry stakeholders, the Ksa says it has restricted access to certain unauthorised content and limited its visibility to Dutch consumers.
Kylian Mbappé and several players from the French national team have asked the French Football Federation to prevent licensed betting operators from using their image in promotional campaigns without clear prior notification. The dispute arose following a Betclic campaign linked to the 2026 World Cup, which featured photos of several French internationals.
A Bwin advertising campaign is the subject of a complaint lodged by the group Liège sans Pub with the Gaming Commission. The group is calling for the removal of the posters, particularly those displayed near schools.
In a few days’ time, the Committee of Advertising Practice will roll out its automated monitoring system to combat, amongst other things, adverts for illegal gambling.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, sports fraud experts are concerned about an increased risk of match-fixing. The rapid growth of sports betting, the proliferation of betting markets and the expansion of the tournament to 48 teams are creating, according to Belgian expert Guy Reinenbergh, a particularly vulnerable environment.
Golden Palace is bidding to take over the Brussels casino licence. The group says it wants to create, in the heart of the pedestrianised area, a space combining entertainment, culture, fine dining, events and tourism.
The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching and is already capturing the attention of Belgian fans. For some, the event will also be an opportunity to discover sports betting. Here’s how to bet legally in Belgium.
A Google software engineer, Michele Spagnuolo, is the subject of a criminal complaint in the United States. The authorities accuse him of exploiting internal, non-public company information to place winning bets on Polymarket.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, the ANJ is launching a prevention campaign to highlight the risks of sports betting addiction. Dubbed “Risk Zone”, it transforms the yellow legal notice banner into a warning sign to remind people that excessive betting can turn the enjoyment of sport into a dangerous spiral.
The hunt for illegal online casinos continues in the Netherlands. By directly attacking hosting providers, search engines, and banks, the Dutch regulator is suffocating the black market thanks to an ultra-efficient network strategy.
Several Dutch players seem to be unable to access Pragmatic Play games on unlicensed online casinos in the Netherlands.
A winning ticket from the special Loto draw on 31 December 2025, validated in Blankenberge, was worth €6 million. Its owner never came forward before the deadline. The National Lottery has confirmed that this sum will be reinvested into the game.
A new thunderclap for prediction markets in Europe. Spain is temporarily banning access to Polymarket and Kalshi to protect its bettors, following in the footsteps of Belgium and a growing coalition of European countries.
Bet365 launched its online sports betting service in France on Tuesday 26 May 2026 after obtaining a licence from the French National Gaming Authority (ANJ). The operator also holds licences for horse racing and poker, two activities set to follow shortly.
Laurent thought he’d pulled off a nice win on the Tour de Romandie: €10 staked, €510 credited to his account. But a few days later, Unibet cancelled his bet, withdrew the winnings and cited incorrect odds.
Online gambling is growing rapidly in Belgium. More players are betting on football, opening casino apps and playing online slots late into the night. At the same time, concerns about gambling addiction and risky gambling behaviour are also on the rise.
