Online gaming separation confirmed by Belgian court
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The Constitutional Court of Belgium has affirmed an earlier ruling to annul a section of the nation’s Gambling Act of 1999. It prohibits local-licensed iGaming operators from offering sportsbetting and online casino games via the same domain.
Online gaming separation confirmed by Belgian court. Brussels Court of Appeal ruled in 2017 that different types of gaming entertainment should be allowed via the same domain. Local arcade operator Rocoluc NV appealed this decision successfully a year later.
Online gaming separation confirmed by Belgian court. Rocoluc NV won the appeal against the 2018 Constitutional Court decision. Council of Ministers argued that the decision was based on an erroneous understanding of the legal context. European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) joined the fight on the side of state.
Council of Ministers is the executive organ of Belgium's government. It believes that online domain names and physical gambling establishments are not equivalent.
Online gaming separation confirmed by Belgian court. The operation of betting in a Class One establishment would be contrary to Belgian law.
