How to know if a casino site is legal or not?

In Belgium, gambling is strictly monitored 👀. Good news for you: thanks to the Belgian Gaming Commission (CJH) and clear legislation, it's possible to quickly spot dubious platforms ❌.

Let's see together how to gamble with peace of mind 🧘‍♂️, in a 100% legal and secure environment 🔒.

👁️ How to spot a legal site at a glance?

A site authorized in Belgium:

• ✅ Clearly displays its official A+, B+, or F+ license
• ✅ Offers responsible gaming tools (self-exclusion, deposit limits, etc.)
• ✅ Strictly controls players' age
• 🚫 Does not flood users with aggressive ads

⚖️ Belgian law: your ally for safe gambling

Since the law of May 7, 1999 (updated in 2010), operators must obtain an official license 🎟️ to offer online games.

👉 Since January 1, 2011: unlicensed casino sites = illegal gambling and risk of fines!

Gaming licenses vary depending on the activity:

• 🏦 A and A+: land-based casinos & digital versions
• 🎮 B and B+: physical gaming rooms & digital versions
• 🏇 F1, F1+ and F2: sports betting and horse racing

✅ The right thing to do

If in doubt about an online casino site:

• Consult the blacklist of illegal sites available here

Check the list of legal operators published online and regularly updated by the Belgian Gaming Commission:

• List of legal online casinos in Belgium available here
• List of legal online gaming rooms in Belgium available here
• List of legal online sports betting agencies in Belgium available here

🔞 A little reminder: you must be at least 21 years old to play at online casinos; playing on a prohibited platform can result in a fine of up to €25,000.

🎯 The Always Play Legally Logo

Always Play Legally is an initiative of the Belgian Gaming Commission (CJH). It is a campaign against illegal gambling led by the CJH in consultation with licensed online gaming operators in Belgium.

The aim is to inform consumers about the difference between legal and illegal online gambling and the specific dangers of the latter.

The Always Play Legally logo may only be used by legal operators licensed by the CJH.

🚨 Warning signs of an illegal website

Be wary if you notice:

• ❌ Site not listed on the official CJH platform lists available here
• ❌ No Belgian license displayed on the site (A+, B+, or F+)
• ❌ Various promotions that are too good to be true, typically deposit bonuses or registration bonuses
• ❌ Suspicious URLs on even more suspicious domains, typically URLs outside the .be domain

💸 Correct payment methods

A legal website attaches great importance to respecting the privacy and protection of its users. This is why you can always make your payments using reliable platforms.

• 🎮 Avoid dubious online wallets such as PayPal, Bitcoin, or other unsafe payment methods.
• 🏇 If in doubt, don't hesitate to contact your bank to avoid fraudulent transactions.

If you don't recognize the payment service provider, first check that it is a secure service before submitting your details. Pay attention to the amounts you upload and check the amounts that have been debited from your account.

If you notice that larger amounts are systematically being charged, report it to the Gambling Commission.

👉 The best thing to do is to only play on safe and controlled sites, like LuckyGames Casino 🎲, where the experience is legal, secure, and responsible.