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Trimbos and Belgian researchers agree on the link between gambling advertising and the risk of gambling-related harm

15 Jun 2026

The debate on gambling advertising is becoming increasingly heated. Whereas a few years ago the debate focused mainly on channelling and consumer protection, attention is now shifting more and more towards the impact of advertising on public health.

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itsme arrives in Dutch casinos

Caroline B.

14 Jun 2026

Since June 2026, the Belgian identity verification service itsme has been available in the Netherlands. The app is set to gradually replace iDIN, which is still in temporary use, particularly by Dutch online casinos when players register.

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Pragmatic Play streamlines its offering

Glen L.

13 Jun 2026

Pragmatic Play will gradually cease offering its online bingo, sports betting and virtual sports products. The provider will now focus its strategy on online slots and live casino.

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EuroMillions: a Belgian player takes it all

Alex D.

13 Jun 2026

A Belgian EuroMillions player has won €174,984,088. This is the biggest win ever recorded in Belgium in this lottery game.

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The Ksa announces concrete results in the fight against illegal gambling

Julien D.

12 Jun 2026

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.

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Betclic angers Mbappé

Sarah C.

11 Jun 2026

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.

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Liège sans Pub takes aim at Bwin adverts

Alex D.

10 Jun 2026

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.

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AI tackles gambling adverts in the UK

Glen L.

9 Jun 2026

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.

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2026 World Cup: match-fixing alert

Sarah C.

9 Jun 2026

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.

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Golden Palace sets its sights on the Brussels casino

Alex D.

8 Jun 2026

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.

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2026 World Cup: a guide to sports betting in Belgium

Sarah C.

7 Jun 2026

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.

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Google employee caught out by his Polymarket bets

Alex D.

6 Jun 2026

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.

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Risk Zone: the ANJ’s prevention campaign

Caroline B.

5 Jun 2026

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.

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The Ksa suffocates the black market by targeting illegal casino infrastructure

Caroline B.

3 Jun 2026

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.

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Pragmatic Play games are disappearing from illegal casinos

Alex D.

2 Jun 2026

Several Dutch players seem to be unable to access Pragmatic Play games on unlicensed online casinos in the Netherlands.

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A forgotten €6 million Loto ticket

Alex D.

1 Jun 2026

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.

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Polymarket and Kalshi blocked in Spain too

Caroline B.

31 May 2026

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.

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