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Belgium plans 2026 transfer of Gaming Commission to economy minister

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Belgium plans to transfer the Gaming Commission to the economy minister in 2026, making that minister the sole competent authority, Magali Clavie said in an interview. The government’s 2025 coalition agreement also provides for a reform of the commission; Clavie said Belgium would seek closer European coordination against illegal gambling through GREF.

The planned change would alter the authority responsible for gambling oversight in Belgium.

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