Belgium's modification of its Gambling Act came into force on 1 September, meaning the gambling laws are now stricter with the legal age to play has being raised to 21, certain gaming devices banned, and there are new restrictions on gifts and bonuses. The changes aim to improve player protection.

From iGB News:

Age requirements for sports betting, arcades and bingo have now been raised to be in line with land-based casinos where, since 2018, players have had to be 21 to gamble. The changes were agreed in February 2024 and confirmed by royal decree last month, overriding numerous gambling laws dating back several decades in Belgium.

The new law is the latest attempt to constrain the legal gambling industry, with a royal decree designed to almost completely ban advertising passed in 2023. Since 2020, Belgium has banned bonuses and free bets, while also introducing a €200 (£171.48/$216.54) weekly deposit limit. There is also now a prohibition on the cumulation of online licences on the same website.
Read the new Gambling Act here: https://www.ejustice.just.fgov.be/el...4001933/justel