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Belgian Economy Ministry blocks illegal gambling sites under court procedure

Enforcement & compliance

Belgium’s Federal Public Service Economy said measures had been taken against 18 websites, including gambling sites operating without a Belgian licence. Three recent gambling decisions used an urgent procedure in force since 1 June 2024, allowing provisional measures such as site blocking when a court finds a clear and substantial infringement.

The procedure enables Belgian authorities to restrict access to unlicensed gambling sites, affecting operators targeting the market.

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Federal government requests blocks on 13,241 illegal betting sites in Brazil

Brazil’s federal government requested blocks on 13,241 illegal betting sites after the prohibition took effect, according to a media report. Researcher Sílvia Piva said enforcement depends on tracking how operators reach users and receive funds, and on cooperation with companies and institutions that may be outside Brazil.

Brazil's federal government has requested the blocking of 13,241 illegal betting sites since the prohibition took effect, according to a media report. The figure was reported as the number of platforms targeted by the government.

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