The minimum age for all gambling in Belgium has been standardized at 21 in updated legislation that came into force on 1 September.
The move raises the minimum age for sports betting, bingo and slots to bring it in line with land-based casinos, which have had an over-21 policy since 2018.
The age limit change was approved back in February as one of several new gambling restrictions in Belgium. It follows the introduction of a ban on gambling advertising that came into force last July, as well as a ban on bonuses and free bets and a deposit limit of €200 per week.
VAD, a specialist in alcohol, drug and gambling addiction, pushed for the change as a “cost-effective” way to reduce gambling harm among young people, but some gambling operators fear that increasing restrictions on the Belgian market will push players towards unlicensed offerings.
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