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Belgian Gaming Commission consults on gifts under gambling law article 60

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Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)

Belgium's Gaming Commission said its secretariat had reviewed common practices under amended article 60 of the Gambling Act, which prohibits offering gifts to players. The secretariat proposed positions for discussion, received industry comments and described its analysis as preliminary; the Commission planned to decide on the matter on 19 September 2024.

Operators face a pending Commission decision on how the amended ban on player gifts will apply to common practices.

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