Belgium’s Gaming Commission has launched an investigation into former football star Eden Hazard after he signed on as a global brand ambassador for Stake, an online gambling operator that is not licensed in the country. Promoting illegal gambling services to Belgian consumers is banned, and if authorities determine the campaign targeted a Belgian audience, Hazard could face fines of up to €700,000.

From Belgium News Agency:

A spokesperson for the Belgian Gambling Commission said the investigation will examine whether Hazard’s promotion of the betting platform targets the Belgian market. Advertising illegal gambling services to people in Belgium is prohibited.

“If the advertising is aimed at Belgian users, it could lead to a formal notice requiring Hazard to stop the promotion,” the spokesperson said.

If the former Belgian international fails to comply, the regulator could impose sanctions and the case may lead to legal action.

Stake is an international online gambling platform offering casino games, sports betting and crypto-based gambling. The company has grown rapidly in recent years and often promotes its brand through influencers and former professional athletes.
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