Gambling News in Belgium

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Legal

Belgium’s New F2 Press-Shop Rules: What Changes for Betting in 2026?

Belgium’s new F2 rules keep betting ancillary to the press-shop activity and set clearer requirements for licences, contracts and turnover reporting.

Legal

Belgium’s 2026 Gambling Licence Fee Increase Explained

Belgium’s 2026 licence contributions rose by 15%. This explainer separates operator contributions from player fees and lists the official amounts.

Sports Betting

What Belgium’s 2026 World Cup Betting Figures Reveal About Online Sports Betting

Belgium’s 2026 World Cup betting figures show a sharp shift towards online activity, more tickets and smaller average stakes.

Circus Poker Series 2026 logo above a live poker tournament table in Namur
Poker

Circus Poker Series 2026 in Namur: Dates and Schedule

The Circus Poker Series runs in Namur from 17 to 29 November 2026, with a €2,200 Main Event carrying an €800,000 guarantee.

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Poker

WSOP Circuit Middelkerke 2026: Schedule and Main Event

The WSOP Circuit returns to Middelkerke from 6 to 15 November 2026, with nine ring events and a €1,500 Main Event.

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Casino

Digitain Expands MagicBetting Partnership into Casino in Belgium

Digitain and MagicBetting agreed a Belgian casino-platform deal covering iGaming, player management, the full casino suite and migration.

The betFIRST and Betsson logos mark the Belgian sportsbook rebrand, shown over a football stadium and a mobile betting app.
Casino–General–Sports Betting

betFIRST Becomes Betsson in Belgium: What Changes?

betFIRST’s Belgian sportsbook and casino have been rebranded as Betsson, with platform and app updates announced for customers.

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Sports Betting

Starsport Profit Boost explained: 400% boost, €50 cap and 12-hour rules

Starsport.be’s Profit Boost is a new-player welcome offer with a 12-hour window, minimum odds of 1.5, a single-win rule and a €50 cap.

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Poker

How All-in Cash Out Works on PokerStars

PokerStars.be All-in Cash Out lets eligible cash-game players lock in an offered amount in certain all-in spots instead of waiting for showdown.

PepperMill Casino returns to the CasinoFinder Top 10 at number 3 overall, with seven Top 5 category rankings in Belgium
Casino

PepperMill Casino Returns to CasinoFinder’s Top Rankings After Major Review Update

PepperMill Casino returns to CasinoFinder’s Top 10 at #3 after its updated review and reaches seven specialist Top 5 casino rankings.

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Poker

GGPoker Mystery Battle Royale Belgium: buy-ins, 8% fee and format rules

GGPoker Mystery Battle Royale is an 18-player format with a timed Rush Stage, an 8% fee, fixed top-three prizes and Mystery Bounties at the Final Table.

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Casino

BeCasino’s BeJackpot : Check this out before you play

BeCasino’s BeJackpot includes two jackpots with automatic entry during real-money casino play. Here’s what you can verify first.

Pure Poker Festival Namur 2026 with €250,000 guaranteed prize pool, running from 23 to 30 August 2026
General

Pure Poker Festival Namur 2026: Main Event and Qualifiers

The Pure Poker Festival runs from 23 to 30 August 2026 in Namur, featuring a €250 Main Event, qualifiers from €60, a Mystery Bounty and several side events.

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Casino

711 Casino Extreme Loyalty in Belgium: points, cash and expiry

711’s loyalty rules are simple: 100 points convert to €10 cash, points stay valid while the account stays open, and earning rates vary by game.

Two football players in a floodlit stadium with a neon 2UP graphic, a 2-0 score display and a sports betting interface, illustrating Golden Palace Sports’ early payout offer for Union–Anderlecht.
Sports Betting

Golden Palace 2UP on Union–Anderlecht: how it works

Union and Anderlecht meet on 30 August. Golden Palace’s 2UP Early Payout can settle eligible pre-match bets as winners once your team leads by two goals.

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Legal

CasinoLab blocked in Belgium: what to do with your account

CasinoLab is on Belgium’s blocked-sites list following a decision dated 17 July 2026. If you still use the site, stop adding money, request withdrawal of any remaining balance and move future play to a licensed Belgian casino.

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Sports Betting

Belgian bookmaker ranking: Napoleon Sport shakes up the Top 10 in august 2026

Belgian Bookmaker Ranking: Napoleon Sport Shakes Up the Top 10 in august 2026 Our ranking of the best legal sports betting sites in Belgium is changing at the end of July 2026. This update is not based on a simple score change or a temporary campaign. It results from a new audit of the available […]

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Sports Betting

Napoleon 1UP for JPL Opening Day: How the Early-Payout Market Works

Napoleon’s 1UP market settles when your selected JPL team leads by one goal. Check the exact market, odds and opening-day conditions.

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Poker

PokerStars Spin & Go Max Belgium: Understand the Draw Before You Play

Spin & Go Max can draw three to eight players and several prize outcomes. Understand the probabilities, rake, strategy and cash-out choice.

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Casino–Poker

Caribbean Poker Tour Spa 2026: Satellite or €250 Direct Buy-In?

Caribbean Poker Tour Spa 2026: Satellite or €250 Direct Buy-In? The direct €250 buy-in is the simplest route into the Caribbean Poker Tour Main Event at Casino de Spa. The August satellites cost €40 or €50, so they offer a cheaper attempt but no guaranteed seat. Choose the direct route when certainty matters.Choose a satellite […]

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Legal

How to Check if a Gambling Site Is Legal in Belgium

Use this practical Belgium-only checklist to check blocked sites, spot official trust signals and avoid suspicious gambling domains.