Belgium's legal gambling market experienced its first annual decline since 2020 in 2024. The latest data shows that total gambling revenue reached 1.61 billion euros, down 4.86% from 1.69 billion euros in 2023. This contraction marks the end of several years of expansion following the pandemic, wit
While the Belgian Gaming Commission's investigation into former star Hazard's endorsement of Stake is ongoing, Australia, the UK, the Netherlands, and Germany are also advancing their respective gambling advertising restrictions. Although the regulatory paths differ, a common trend is clearly visibl
In 2024, the Belgian legal gambling market experienced its first annual contraction since the pandemic, with total revenue nearly 5% less than the previous year. Guess what? Although online gambling remains the largest segment, it only declined slightly, with the real drag being the offline physical
The Belgian Gaming Commission is investigating the endorsement collaboration between former Chelsea star Eden Hazard and online gambling operator Stake. The regulatory body is assessing whether Hazard's social media posts, which have about 27 million followers, violate national advertising regulatio
Tipico Group announced that it has officially completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Atlas Group, the parent company of Admiral Austria under Novomatic. This transaction, first disclosed in January 2025, has now been approved by the Austrian Federal Competition Authority, marking a signi
King Philippe of Belgium has appointed 12 new members to the country's gambling regulatory body, the Belgian Gaming Commission (Kansspelcommissie), for a term of six years. The appointments of the new members took effect from September and have been officially published in the Royal Decree in the "O
The Belgian Gaming Commission recently released the latest survey results on young people's gambling behavior, showing that 84% of young people aged 18 to 30 choose to bet on legal gambling sites, but 28% still admit to having used illegal platforms.The study, conducted by DataSynergy in 2025, cover
To further expand its hosting capabilities in the European Union, Swedish hosting service provider Internet Vikings has announced the establishment of a new data center in Belgium, specifically designed to support the data localization, performance optimization, and compliance requirements of iGamin
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) is accelerating the establishment of an international cooperation network, having recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Belgium Gaming Commission to further consolidate its position in the European gambling regulatory field.U
The Belgian online gambling market has continued to grow under a strict regulatory environment in recent years, showing strong development momentum. Despite the implementation of numerous restrictive measures by the government, the industry still achieved significant revenue growth in 2023.According
Pragmatic Play has expanded its operations in Belgium and the Netherlands through a deal with Bingoal.The agreement allows Bingoal to offer Pragmatic Play's slot and dice games to players in both markets, enabling Pragmatic Play to operate in regulated markets and provide gaming content to various r
Dutch lawmakers have expressed concerns that its incoming online gambling sports advertisement prohibition could be bypassed by operators, pointing to apparent circumvention in Belgium.Responding to questions from parliament on 12 March, state secretary for legal protection Teun Struycken reaffirmed
Betano has signed this agreement with MGA Games to launch 51 new slot and casino games in the Portuguese and Belgian markets. This includes 3-reel slots, 5-reel slots, video bingo games, and Megaways. Among the 28 games currently available for Portuguese players, players can find blockbuster g
Fennica Gaming has launched its eInstant games in Belgium through Nationale Loterij. This collaboration marks Fennica Gaming's entry into the Belgian market, achieved after successfully completing the public procurement process and collaborative delivery phase.Kirsi Lagus, Senior Vice President of P
In 2024, the company's revenue increased by 17 percent year-on-year to reach EUR1100m.Sweden.- Betsson Group announced its financial results for the entire year of 2024, which show an increase in revenue and operating profits for the company, along with an expansion in the Latin American market.The
