Gambling is allowed in Belgium, but there are strict rules. It is only allowed in a limited number of businesses licensed for this purpose. Casinos, slot machine halls, betting shops, and gambling sites are only open to people over the age of 21. You can also only gamble on slot machines in pubs if you’re 21 or older. You must insert your ID card at the start of a game. Participating in National Lottery games is allowed if you’re 18 or older (except for sports betting, for which you have to be 21).
People can protect themselves from gambling problems by having themselves banned from entering casinos, slot machine halls, betting shops, and online gambling sites. You can request this through the Gambling Commission. Family or other ‘stakeholders’ (like someone’s partner) can also request such an entry ban. Such an access prohibition may be requested from the Gaming Commission.
