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Belgium launches automatic staff number access for EPIS checks

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Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)

Belgium’s gambling authority said staff at gambling establishments can now obtain application or licence D numbers automatically for EPIS checks. Until staff receive those numbers, operators can use their operator identification number, comprising an LA, LB or LFB number plus six digits. EPIS 2025.1 SOAP and REST services have been available in production since 23 April 2025; the older version remains accessible only temporarily and exceptionally.

Operators can use the stated identification-number alternative while staff obtain D numbers and transition to EPIS 2025.1.

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