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Belgium will raise the legal gambling age to 21
Belgium has announced its plan to raise the legal gambling age from 18 to 21.
Belgium is a country in Western Europe, known for its medieval towns, Renaissance architecture, and headquarters of the European Union and NATO. It has a regulated gambling market with various types of legal gambling activities, such as casinos, sports betting, and online gambling.
In 1999, the Belgian Gaming Act defined the legal gambling age as 18. Now, in 2024, the Belgian Gaming Commission admitted that since March 2024, the country decided to make changes and raise the legal gambling age to 21 to further protect players.
Next to this change, there are also new restrictions on gifts, free games, bonuses, and online licenses for the websites. Certain gaming devices have also been restricted.
These changes refer to both land-based and online casinos.
FAQs
What is the legal gambling age in Belgium?
Belgium has raised the legal gambling age from 18 to 21.
Do these changes refer to both land-based and online casinos?
The new changes refer to both land-based and online casinos.
Why has Belgium raised the legal gambling age?
The Belgian Gaming Commission has raised the legal gambling age to further protect players and enhance responsible gambling measures.
In what other countries is 21 the legal gambling age?
In the United States, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Singapore, and Thailand the legal gambling age is 21.
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