Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
A royal decree setting out the new composition of Belgium’s Gaming Commission took effect on 1 September 2025. The decree was published in the Belgian Official Gazette on 26 August 2025.
The decree changes the composition of the authority responsible for Belgium’s gaming sector.
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The Canadian Gaming Association’s responsible gambling advertising code is in effect, according to the report. It is voluntary and applies to association members and signatories, while operators in Ontario and Alberta can choose whether to adopt it.
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