Belgium
Kingdom of Belgium
- Online casinoRegulated
- Online sports bettingRegulated
- Online pokerRegulated
- Regulator
- Belgian Gaming Commission
- Headline tax
- 11% GGR
- Licence required
- Yes
- Last verified
- 4 Aug 2026
Summary
Belgium licenses online gambling only as a supplement to land-based operations: an online A+, B+ or F1+ licence can be held only by the holder of the corresponding land-based casino, gaming-hall or betting licence, under the Gaming Act of 7 May 1999 and the Belgian Gaming Commission. Online games and bets are taxed at 11% of gross margin. Belgium has also tightened player protection sharply, raising the minimum gambling age to 21 and restricting advertising.
Key facts
- Regulator
- Belgian Gaming Commission
- Regulator type
- Dedicated regulator
- Headline tax
- 11% GGR
- Licence required
- Yes
- Minimum age
- 21+
- Tax base
- Online games of chance and bets are taxed at 11% of the actual gross margin (gross gaming revenue). Confirm current rates and any regional variation.
- Capital
- Brussels
- Currency
- EUR
- Official languages
- Dutch, French, German
Licensing
- Licence required
- Yes
- Application window
- Not yet verified
- Local establishment required
- Yes
- Local server required
- Not yet verified
Licence types
A+ online casino licence
- Scope
- Online casino games; requires a land-based A licence.
B+ online gaming licence
- Scope
- Online arcade / dice games; requires a land-based B licence.
F1+ online betting licence
- Scope
- Online betting; requires a land-based F1 licence.
Taxation
- Headline GGR tax
- 11% GGR
- Effective date
- Not yet verified
- Tax base
- Online games of chance and bets are taxed at 11% of the actual gross margin (gross gaming revenue). Confirm current rates and any regional variation.
Compliance
- Minimum age
- 21+
- National self-exclusion
- Not yet verified
- KYC requirements
- Not yet verified
- Stake limits
- Not yet verified
Outlook
Belgium is one of Europe's stricter markets on advertising and player protection. Watch the effect of the age-21 rule and advertising limits on the licensed market, and the tie between online and land-based licences as a structural barrier to entry.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum gambling age in Belgium?
- Persons under the age of 21 are prohibited from participating in games of chance and bets.
- How are online licences structured in Belgium?
- Online licences (A+, B+, F1+) are supplementary and can only be held by the holder of the corresponding land-based licence.
Sources
- Belgian Gaming Commission (Kansspelcommissie / Commission des jeux de hasard)
Belgian Gaming Commission
Tier 1Accessed 4 Aug 2026 - Gambling Laws and Regulations 2026 - Belgium
ICLG (International Comparative Legal Guides)
Tier 3Accessed 4 Aug 2026