Nearly 50% of Belgian men aged 18-21 are engaging with illegal gambling sites, bypassing licensed operators’ safeguards. A study commissioned by BAGO reveals the alarming scale of black-market gambling fueled by social media and sports sponsorships. BAGO is calling for stricter action, including cutting off financial flows and launching awareness campaigns to curb illegal gambling. […]
BAGO Pushes for Belgium to Raise National Lottery Age Despite Decline in Youth Gambling The Belgium Association of Gambling Operators (BAGO) is calling for the minimum age for National Lottery participation to be raised to 21, even though a recent study shows a slight decline in youth gambling participation. The 2023 study by the Flemish […]
Belgium Raises Minimum Gambling Age to 21 Amid Regulatory Overhaul In a significant move, Belgium is set to elevate the minimum age for gambling, tightening regulations across the industry. As a seasoned gambling expert, let’s delve into the implications of this decision and its broader impact on the gambling landscape. Belgium Raises Gambling Age: Stricter […]
Belgium’s Tightening Grip on Gambling: A Controversial Leap Belgium is on the verge of implementing one of the most stringent gambling legislations in Western Europe. Spearheaded by Green MP Stefaan Van Hecke, a bill approved by the Chamber of Representatives aims to drastically reshape the Belgian gambling landscape. The legislation proposes an increase in the […]
Towards a Safer Gaming Environment: Belgium’s Push to Raise Gambling Age In a decisive move to enhance public safety and responsible gaming, the Belgian expertise centre for alcohol, illegal drugs, psychoactive medication, gambling, and gaming (VAD) has proposed a significant change in gambling legislation. The suggestion to elevate the minimum gambling age to 21 in […]
Belgium’s BAGO Sets New Benchmark in Responsible Gaming with Pioneering Duty of Care Initiative The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) is taking a proactive stance in reshaping the gambling landscape with its newly introduced Duty of Care, a commitment to promote responsible gambling and mitigate problem gambling risks. Amidst criticism and demonization of the […]