Is sports betting legal in Belgium?

Belgium Betting Sites FAQs Online sports betting is legal in Belgium, provided the sportsbook in question is fully licensed.

Is it legal to gamble online in Belgium?

Online gambling in Belgium has been legal since 2011, unlike many other European countries which have effectively banned all gambling activities online.

Is Bet365 legal in Belgium?

Bet365 is available in most of the European countries (UK, Spain, Italy, Germany, Hungary, …) with the following exceptions: Belgium, France, Portugal, Poland.

What are the rules of soccer betting?

Soccer Betting Rules

  • Unless otherwise specified all match odds (Props included) are based on 90 minutes of play plus added injury and stoppage time only (Regulation Time Only).
  • Extra Time, Golden Goals, and Shootouts do not count towards the wager.

Why is it illegal to gamble in Belgium?

Belgium carries out a regime of ‘controlled expansion’ 8 in order to attract players towards a safe and regulated gambling market, through the establishment of a lottery monopoly and the granting of a limited number of licences for other games of chance. This holds true both for both land-based and online gambling.

Is betway legal in Belgium?

Betway – Overall best betting site in Belgium Licensed to legally operate in Belgium, the site has a mobile app that is compatible for both Apple and Android users.

How old do you have to be to gamble in Belgium?

The key limit for licence As is the minimum age of customers for entering a casino, set at 21. For licence B establishments, the minimum age for entry is 18. It is forbidden to place a restaurant or bar in the area where gambling activities take place.

What does .75 mean in soccer betting?

Whole handicaps and draws

Handicap Team result Bet result
– 0.50 Draw Lose
Lose Lose
– 0.75 Win by 2+ Win
Win by 1 Half win

What does 25 mean in soccer betting?

It’s really just soccer’s name for spread betting, which is a bet on the margin of victory. The key difference is that it introduces fractions of goals like . 25 and . 75 to the spread. When you bet a team at a number like +1.25, you’re actually splitting your bet between two spreads — +1 and +1.5 in this case.

Is stake allowed in Belgium?

It is of note that the definition does not require a stake from the player to be paid, so even a lottery that is free to play can be illegal under Belgian law.