Belgum reported higher online gambling revenue in the licenced sector in 2025, despite the number of consumers had a sharp drop. The land-based activity was also weaker, which arose more concerns over illegal gambling.
Belgium’s gambling oversight body, Kansspelcommissie (KSC), has indicated that the online gross gaming revenue is €965 million in 2025, with an increase of 5.4% compared to that in the previous year. Online gaming contributes to 59% of the official market revenue.
The revenue from land-based gambling has decreased by 7% to €656.09 million even though the GGR from casinos has increased by 5.85% to €152 million. Admittedly, the revenue from gaming arcades has witnessed a decline of 4.17%, while the bingo and other gambling services from cafes have retreated by 17.77% to €196 million.
As reported by KSC, the newly released figures show that data collection improved due to the changes in compliance and audits made in 2024. The licensees started sending the information about their finances in a digital format once a quarter, while the additional workforce allowed the body to process the information that was released incompletely before.
The number of the first-time online gamblers fell to 110,032 in 2025, which is 43.1% less compared to 193,342 in 2024. Though the number of newcomers is declining, the average number of daily online players grew by 3% to 160,144. The total number of online gamblers for the whole year reached 528,706.
BAGO, the association of Belgian gambling operators, said:
The fact that 28% of respondents aged 18 to 30 state they have already played on an illegal gambling site is an alarm signal that cannot be ignored. The far-reaching restrictions imposed on licensed operators render legal and regulated gaming alternatives invisible, while the illegal and clandestine circuit continues its aggressive marketing efforts to attract players.
The total number of self-exclusion cases within Belgium’s Excluded Individuals Information System (EPIS) rose to 66,998 by the end of 2025, compared to 56,458 in the previous year. Since May 2025, real money gaming operators have been obligated to verify each player through EPIS.
During 2025, the system recorded 715,373 gambling visits that were blocked.
BAGO contended that restrictions imposed on licensed providers may make gambling games obstructed by these rules less visible, while non-licensed providers may still have marketing materials available for audience. The organization demanded for more actions regarding the non-regulated providers and their cash flows while mentioning the advantages, offered through regulated markets with the assistance of EPIS verification, stakes limits and KS supervision.