Belgium news sources have reported that French sports betting operator Betclic Everest Group (Betclic) is collaborating with the national Gambling Commission with a view of re-entering the market. The operator has had a troubled history with Belgium’s authorities who in February 2014 seized €600,000 of Betclic funds, stating that the unlicensed operator had breached gambling laws by digitally transacting with national consumers. French licensed and Malta operated Betclic has been on the national operator blacklist since 2012. The Belgian Gambling Commission (BGC) has further issued consumer fines to Betclic customers for interacting with the operator. More at SBC News

The Belgian Gaming Commission (Kansspelcommissie) has issued fines to 79 players who took part in gambling activities on unlicensed website BetClic.com. Operated by BetClic Everest, the website is licensed in various other countries, but has not yet acquired a licence in the Belgian market. Although players will face fines of just €200 ($233), the Kansspelcommissie now plans to target other punters that placed larger bets on the website. Various media reports suggest fines for these players could reach as much as €16,000. Belgium is known for its strict regulation of the national gambling market and has a lengthy blacklist of…

Online games developer Yggdrasil Gaming has gone live with internet gaming operator Unibet in the regulated markets of Belgium and Estonia. The move comes after Unibet last month integrated Yggdrasil’s entire casino games portfolio, which will now be launched in the two countries. The portfolio includes a range of casino games such as high-roller video slots Jokerizer and Winterberries. Fredrik Elmqvist, chief executive of Yggdrasil Gaming, said: “This is our first foray into the regulated markets of Estonia and Belgium and we have our eyes on plenty more territories around Europe.” Meanwhile, Yggdrasil has also announced that Scandinavian online casino…

iGaming Business – Server-based gaming specialist Inspired Gaming has announced that Circus Group has become the first operator in Belgium to launch its virtual sports product. Through its Circus.be domain on online and mobile platforms, the licensed operator will initially offer Inspired’s football, horseracing, greyhound racing and tennis virtual sports products. Using Inspired’s Virtuals Dashboard, Circus Group can schedule the four different event channels to each broadcast a new event every three minutes, with a total of almost 2,000 betting opportunities available each day. Players will be able to choose from a range of betting markets, place accumulator bets across…

iGaming Business – Interactive gaming software and services provider GTECH has been awarded a 10-year online gaming, systems, terminals and integration contract to provide end-to-end services for the National Lottery of Belgium (NLB). Under the contract, which is due to begin this month, GTECH will provide the NLB with various gaming technology, performance-driven systems and an integrated business environment. GTECH will supply its Enterprise Series central system solutions to replace NLBs existing terminal base with 5,500 Altura GT100 terminals. In addition, GTECH will also deploy mobile and handheld terminals as well as self-service ticket machines. GTECH will additionally provide various…

SBR – Sportsbook Review has learned that following new regulations, Playtech will restrict both new and existing customers from Belgium effective 29 April 2014. Belgium based users will no longer be able to register with any Playtech online sportsbook or casino product. While popular british Bookmaker William Hill no longer allowed new Belgium players as of last year, existing Belgium users must withdraw their funds. Belgium customers may continue to withdraw their funds after 29 April 2014 as they become aware of the regulatory change. WilliamHill management apologises for any inconvenience caused by the new Playtech regulations. This is the…