Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Belgium’s Gaming Commission says the 7 May 1999 Gambling Act defines gambling through a stake, a possible gain or loss, and an element of chance. It says gambling is prohibited unless expressly authorised and that it issues licences for gambling operations.
The statutory definition and licensing framework shape which gambling activities operators can offer in Belgium.
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