The Belgium Gaming Commission (Kansspelcommissie or KSC) has shown strong support for a new draft bill that aims to make gambling safer and more responsible in the country. The regulator has shared its opinion on the proposal, saying it supports the new rules for player protection and compliance.

The bill is still in early stages and would give the KSC more power to make sure gambling companies follow the law. It is designed to improve the safety of players while keeping the gambling industry fair and well-regulated.

New Measures to Protect Players

The draft bill includes several important changes for gambling in Belgium. One key update is a weekly deposit limit of €200 per platform, designed to help players manage their money and reduce the risk of problem gambling.

The bill also proposes a ban on gambling with credit, limits the number of betting licences for newsagents, and sets a maximum number of slot machines in bars. These measures aim to make gambling safer and more controlled, especially in smaller venues.

Another major change is the expansion of Belgium’s national exclusion system to cover bars and smaller locations, allowing players to block themselves from gambling if needed. The KSC supports most changes but suggests delaying some parts, particularly the exclusion system, which is expected to be fully active by May 2026.

Balanced Oversight and Responsible Regulation

While the regulator agrees with most of the new measures, it has also asked the government to avoid overly strict or one-size-fits-all rules. For example, the KSC does not support a full ban on credit card gambling but has welcomed reforms that make this area safer.

The authority said that regulation should be balanced, focusing on protecting players while still allowing the industry to function effectively. It also emphasized the importance of keeping the KSC’s independence and flexibility in overseeing gambling activities.

By maintaining this balance, the regulator believes it can continue to supervise operators fairly and adapt to new trends in the gambling market.

Recent Developments and Ongoing Changes

This update comes shortly after the KSC appointed new members to the Gaming Commission last month. Each new member will serve a six-year term, helping to guide Belgium’s gambling policy and ensure consistency in decision-making.

The move also follows the regulator’s recent actions on sports sponsorship, introduced in December last year. These strict rules banned all gambling-related advertising in sports venues and placed limits on how gambling brands can appear in sports marketing.

With this new bill, the Belgian Gaming Commission is progressing on its effort to make gambling safer, more transparent, and better controlled. The goal, according to the KSC, is to create a market that protects players, supports fair play, and keeps gambling companies fully accountable under Belgian law.