Belgium grants extraordinary powers to tackle illegal wagering

Private organizations like management firms and professional or inter-professional associations are also granted the new authority, and they may act alone or in conjunction with a class complaint. For instance, this would enable trade associations to sue unlicensed operators. The Ministry of Justice commissioned research that found enforcement flaws.

In the presence of the claimant, any defendant may request a hearing on the alleged violations.

 

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The new authority granted to private organizations and professional associations enables them to act independently or in collaboration with class-action complaints, allowing them to take legal action against unlicensed operators. A Ministry of Justice-commissioned research revealed enforcement issues in the current system. This shift gives organizations such as trade associations the ability to challenge illegal gambling operators. Additionally, the law provides defendants the right to request a hearing when alleged violations are present, emphasizing accountability and compliance in the sector.