Gambling: the Commission publishes the amended list of prohibited sites

The Gaming Commission published the modified list of prohibited websites in the Belgian Official Gazette on September 1, 2026, approved on August 27, 2026. This measure aims to protect players from illegal gambling operators operating online.

The announcement appears on page 47657 of the Belgian official journal, under the title “Gaming Commission. — List of prohibited sites.” The complete list can be consulted on the Commission’s website at www.gamingcommission.be.

A legal framework for player protection

This publication is part of the framework of the Law of May 7, 1999, on games of chance, gambling establishments, and player protection. This text was amended by the Law of January 10, 2010, amending the legislation relating to games of chance.

The list of prohibited sites is a regulatory tool for the Belgian online gaming market. It allows for the identification of platforms operating without authorization issued by the Gaming Commission, the competent regulatory authority in Belgium.

An updated list available online

The modified list was approved by the Gaming Commission on August 27, 2026. It replaces the previous version and incorporates developments that have occurred since the last publication.

Players and operators can consult the updated list on the Commission’s official website:

• www.gamingcommission.be (French version)
• www.gamingcommission.be (Dutch version, “Kansspelcommissie”)

Scope of the measure

The publication of this list constitutes a measure to protect players against illegal online operators. By publicly identifying unauthorized sites, the Gaming Commission allows consumers to verify the legality of a platform before playing and facilitates blocking and sanctioning actions against offenders.

For readers, this announcement serves as a reminder of the importance of playing only on sites licensed by the Gaming Commission, which are the only ones to offer guarantees regarding player protection and responsible gaming.

Official source: Belgian Official Gazette (Belgisch Staatsblad), No. 196, September 1, 2026, p. 47657 — “Gaming Commission. — List of prohibited sites.”