The Belgian Gaming Commission (BGC) has submitted an open letter to the country’s next government calling for further restrictions of the national gaming industry despite Belgium already taking a strict approach to gambling regulation.
The Online-casinos.com website reports that the BGC said in the letter that it is keen for the next government not to suffer the same issues as current national leaders.
The BGC said gambling cannot be considered as a ‘normal economic activity’ and also criticised the current government’s policy.
The calls come despite Belgium already having a lengthy blacklist of betting websites that are barred from operating in the country.
The regulatory body criticised the government for its lack of reliable identity controls for players and has called for an improved control of online identities on the basis of the national registration number of players.
The BGC also hit out at the government for its lack of action in regards to social online gambling, with the regulator highlighting that this can lead to underage gambling.
The regulator said that it has already presented draft legislation in relation to this form of gambling, but the current government is yet to consider it.
In addition, the BGS also called for further restrictions on the gambling industry rather than a focus on how much revenue can be generated.
source : www.igamingbusiness.com
