Belgian Gambling Commission urges safeguards ahead of 2026 World Cup
Belgium’s Gambling Commission said it would step up awareness efforts on sports betting risks ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The authority cited nearly 500,000 active accounts on licensed online platforms, with sports events accounting for 86% of betting gross gaming revenue and football representing about three-quarters of that share.
The campaign reinforces licensed operators’ player-protection role as betting interest rises around a major football tournament.