Belgium’s Council of State annuls decree on sports betting in bookshops
Belgium’s Council of State annulled the royal decree governing sports betting in bookshops, leaving the sector without a clear legal framework, according to the report. Bookshop representatives are calling for measurable requirements, including minimum book sales and limits on space devoted to betting, and propose a one-year trial period for shops seeking to add betting machines.
Bookshops face uncertainty for sports betting while representatives seek measurable requirements and a proposed trial period.