1 September 2025 marks an important milestone for the Gaming Commission (GC). The Royal Decree formalising the new composition of this key body in the regulation of gambling in Belgium comes into force today.
A major reorganisation announced
On 18 August 2025, a Royal Decree signed by King Philippe I and published in the Belgian Official Gazette made official the new composition of the Gaming Commission. The decree came into force on 1 September 2025 and replaces in full the Royal Decree of 10 July 2025, which had never been published and was therefore neither enforceable nor enforceable.
This reorganisation took place in a particular context: several members of the Commission had resigned, bringing their terms of office to an early end. For the Belgian government, it was essential to appoint new members to ensure the continuity and stability of the institution.
A renewed and diversified team
The new composition of the GC reflects a precise balance between the different ministerial and linguistic competences. Twelve full members have been appointed for a six-year term, with French-speaking and Dutch-speaking representatives for each ministry concerned.
For Justice, Nathalie Patoussa and Daisy Vervenne take the reins, while Anne-Laure Mouligneaux and Ignace Vandewalle represent Finance. Michaël Stokard and Sahin Yazici represent the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Stéphane Obeid and Béatrice Vossen for the Interior, Ferdinand Van Der Gracht and Lena Boons for Public Health, and Caroline Dujacquier and Tom Van Caeckenberghe for the National Lottery.
These members are joined by their alternates, carefully selected to ensure the continuity of the work: Jessica Failla, Niek De Meester, Pierre Mouligneaux, Philippe Waeytens, Virginie Desmet, Koen Peumans, Lucas Ducarme, Philip Willekens, Sandrine Daoud, Isabel Moens, Michel De Wolf and Maarten Van Sande.
Challenges for the Gaming Commission
The GC plays a central role in regulating the gaming sector in Belgium. It supervises operators, protects players and ensures compliance with the laws on games of chance, betting and lotteries. The new composition comes at a time of many challenges: the expansion of online gaming, the fight against addiction, the prevention of money laundering and adaptation to technological developments.
The experience and diversity of the new members will undoubtedly bring fresh perspectives and strengthen the Commission’s vigilance.
Looking to the future
The handover marks a symbolic moment as much as an administrative one. It reflects the government’s desire to guarantee the continuity and effectiveness of regulation, while renewing the Commission’s outlook. For industry players and citizens alike, this reorganisation sends out a strong signal: the GC intends to remain proactive, modern and rigorous in its missions.By combining expertise and balanced representation, the Gaming Commission is positioning itself as a key player in the regulation of gaming in Belgium, capable of responding to the current and future challenges facing the sector.