Online Casinos in Belgium

Online casinos and sports betting are legal in Belgium only through operators licensed by the Belgian Gaming Commission, whose online licences (A+, B+, F1+) are tied to land-based licences. The minimum age is 21, advertising is almost entirely banned, and the EPIS register supports self-exclusion.

Last verified: 2026-10-01

Yes, within a closed licensing system. Under the Gaming Act of 7 May 1999, the Belgian Gaming Commission (Kansspelcommissie / Commission des jeux de hasard, gamingcommission.be) grants licences. There is no stand-alone online licence: an operator needs a land-based licence first and then adds an online extension. The A+ licence covers online casino games, B+ covers online slots and F1+ covers online betting.

The nine casino (A) licences are all allocated and the F1 licence is closed to new entrants, so there is little room for new operators. Reported licensed operator numbers are around 75 as of June 2026. Operators must keep online casino, gaming-hall games and betting on separate websites with separate player accounts. A Constitutional Court ruling requires Belgium to amend its laws by 31 December 2026 so that the National Lottery follows the same advertising, bonus and age rules.

Belgium has some of Europe's tightest player-protection rules.

• Minimum age: 21 for all games of chance, in force from 1 September 2024.
• Deposit limit: a default cap of €200 per week applies per operator site, according to secondary sources.
• EPIS: the Excluded Persons Information System. Operators must check it, and you can exclude yourself from all gambling establishments and online platforms.
• Advertising: a near-total ban in force since 1 July 2023, covering TV, radio, online platforms and sponsorship.

Reporting indicates online operators pay a regional tax of 11% of gross gaming revenue, with the three regions currently at the same level. Land-based casinos face a different, higher structure. Operators also pay annual contributions to the Gaming Commission, which were re-fixed by royal decree in March 2026.

Gambling winnings are generally not taxed for players in Belgium. If in doubt, check with the Federal Public Service Finance.

Online slots, casino table games and football betting are the main products. Bancontact, cards and online banking are widely used. Because advertising and bonuses are so restricted, Belgian operators generally compete on brand and product rather than promotions.

The advertising ban extends to free demo games and personalised promotions by post or digital means, with narrow exceptions. Any editorial or affiliate content that promotes gambling to Belgian readers carries legal risk.

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You can register with EPIS to exclude yourself from gambling. For help, speak to your GP or regional addiction services, and consider Gamblers Anonymous groups. Gambling in Belgium is for adults aged 21 and over.

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