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Kansspelcommissie, the Gambling Authority of Belgium, has confirmed that it will apply new gambling protection measures from 1 September 2024, raising the minimum age for gambling to 21 years.  The decision follows January’s approval of new player protection amendments to be added to the Belgian Gambling Act of 1999.  The mandate was approved by the Chamber of Representatives, which endorsed …

The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) has come out with a statement criticising the recent bill by Green MP Stefaan Van Hecke to introduce a stricter gambling  framework, saying that it will hurt the sector.  The new law, which recently passed in the Chamber, raises the minimum age for all gambling to 21 years, with an additional restrictive veil …

Belgium has moved forward with further restrictions on the country’s online gambling industry, as the government initiates a Royal Decree on playing limits.  The Belgian Gaming Commission (BGC) confirmed the changes, which had been made public in the Belgian Official Gazette – the country’s official legislative journal handled by the Federal Public Service Justice. Most notably, the play deposit limit …

BAGO – the Belgian Association for Gaming Operators – has warned the federal government that its channelling objective on gambling can only be achieved through sensible policy decisions.     The warning formed part of BAGO’s response to the Belgium Gaming Commission’s (KGC) ‘2020/2021 Market Report’ – which outlined the severe damages that the COVID-19 pandemic had on Belgium’s regulated gambling sector. …