Belgium’s Council of State ruling halts new F2 betting licences for newsagents
Belgium’s Council of State annulled the royal decree governing F2 licences for newsagents offering sports and horse-racing bets as a secondary activity, leaving the Gaming Commission unable to process new applications or renewals from 28 January 2026. The Commission said the restriction will remain until a new royal decree or legislative amendment is adopted and that it has asked the relevant ministers to resolve the issue.
Affected newsagents cannot obtain or renew the F2 licences needed to offer betting as a secondary activity.