Editorial team and test method
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Who writes here
Tom Peeters has followed the Belgian gambling market since 2021 and puts every operator to the test paying particular attention to dice games. Writes from Antwerpen.
How we test. we open an account ourselves, carry out a real deposit, start a withdrawal and keep an eye on the clock. We hold the name against both of the regulator's lists and go over the small print word by word.
An affiliate fee sits on the outbound links; the verdict stays the same, commission or not. An operator without a Belgian licence is described as such, commission or not.
What the law imposes
The Belgian legislator approaches player protection notably strictly by European standards which feeds straight into your play limit. Every licence holder opens your account at €200 per week. A lower limit takes effect directly, adjusting upwards follows a check and a term.
Through EPIS the Gaming Commission runs centralised exclusion: after registration no licensed operator grants you access. The entry point is the Gaming Commission. Under-21s have been shut out of casino, hall and betting since September 2024; for the National Lottery 18 remained the rule. Age is verified at registration.
Golden Vegas versus a licensed Belgian site
| Criterion | Golden Vegas |
|---|---|
| Belgian Gaming Commission oversight | yes |
| EPIS self-exclusion | yes |
| €200 weekly limit by default | yes |
| Bancontact as a deposit method | yes |
| Complaint to the Belgian regulator | yes |
| Winnings untaxed for the player | yes |