Industry
October 27, 2025
Belgian Regulator Urges Pragmatic Approach to Gambling Reforms
Belgium’s Gambling Commission, Kansspelcommissie (KSC), recently submitted its advice on a new, wide-ranging gambling bill that aims to improve player protections, enhance regulatory oversight, and address the gambling industry’s structural issues in the country. While the regulator agreed with the need for reform, it also cautioned lawmakers against adopting measures without careful consideration. KSC Offered […]
Industry
September 5, 2025
Belgium Kicks off Gaming Strategy with Kansspelcommissie Appointments
Belgium has initiated its six-year gambling strategy, preparing to reform the sector. The strategy’s launch was marked by new appointments to the Kansspelcommissie (KSC), the local gaming regulator. The Regulatory Body Will Represent Five Ministers On September 1, the Royal Decree concerning the KSC composition kicked off, as announced in the Belgian Official Gazette on […]
Sports
July 8, 2025
2025 Belgian Grand Prix Formula 1 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Belgian Grand Prix has been around (with some breaks) since the first season of Formula 1 (back in 1925). Exactly a century after the first F1 race at Spa-Francorchamps, the who’s who of motorsports is gathering at the same place again – Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Max Verstappen, and the rest. They’re all dreaming […]
Casino
June 10, 2025
Most Belgian Young Adults Choose Legal Gambling Sites
A new study ordered by Belgium’s Gaming Commission shows that while the majority of young adults use licensed gambling websites, a significant portion still visits illegal platforms. The research done by market agency DataSynergy asked 1,001 Belgians between 18 and 30 years old and sheds light on changing gambling habits after recent rule changes. Despite […]
Industry
June 9, 2025
Belgian Research Focuses on Assessing New Regulatory Measures
Belgium has been enacting one new measure after the next, all designed to protect consumers and ensure that the clout of offshore gambling is lessened through the implementation of player-centric measures. Player-Centric Measures Score Early-Day Success Despite better intentions, however, the latest research from DataSynergy, a research agency, commissioned by the Belgian Gaming Commission (KSC), […]
Industry
May 30, 2025
Belgian Gambling Association Rings Alarm Regarding Unregulated Operators
The Belgian Association of Licensed Gaming Operators (BAGO) commissioned a study that found “alarming” statistics regarding the size and influence of the country’s unregulated gambling sector and the potential risks it harbors for more vulnerable players. Here’s What the Study Found Out According to the study, 25% of gamblers in Belgium have used unlicensed gaming operators. […]
Industry
April 11, 2025
European Commission Says Belgium Did Not Favor Ladbrokes
The European Commission (EC) has issued a ruling on a long-standing dispute involving Ladbrokes and Belgium. In an official statement on its website, the EC concluded that the sports betting operator did not receive any unauthorized aid from the state. The commission also noted that a non-confidential version of its decision will be published at […]
Industry
March 4, 2025
Meta Accused of Running Illegal Loot Box Ads in Belgium
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, has been paid by 172 mobile gaming companies to run advertisements promoting game features that Belgium classifies as gambling. The respective features, commonly called “loot boxes,” give random virtual rewards to players for the purpose of enhancing their gameplay. The information was announced by beClaws research group […]
Industry
February 17, 2025
Belgium Enjoys Success in Making Gamblers More Responsible
Last spring, Belgium took an essential step towards implementing stricter regulations meant to fight off the rising number of gambling addicts in the online market. A few months later, on September 1, the European country that recently added Polymarket to its list of banned websites rolled out a fresh set of responsible gambling protections. The […]
Esports
February 10, 2025
League of Legends Developer Sued in Belgium over Loot Boxes
A couple in Belgium has filed a complaint against Riot Games, the company behind the famous competitive game League of Legends (LoL). The plaintiffs accused Riot Games of offering paid loot boxes despite Belgium’s strict regulations on such products. Loot Boxes Are a Controversial Gaming Mechanic Loot boxes are a controversial gaming mechanic where players […]