Most importantly though, a definition of sideline activity will place limits on the offer of betting with a view to protecting players from the harms of problem gambling.
According to its statement, the Commission has proposed that only newspaper shops of a certain size should be allowed to offer sports betting products and services on its premises. The Commission suggests that a shop’s suitability could be determined based on the size of its contract with a press distributor.
In its proposals to the Government, the Commission has also proposed a fee taken as a percentage of the turnover from press sales imposed on any newspaper shop that wants to offer sports betting.
With regards to sports betting activity, the Commission proposes that sports betting terminals be limited to certain hours during the day. It has also requested that if terminals are limited, that newspaper shops are free to opt for machines provided by private gambling operators and not be limited to those offered by the National Lottery.
Belgian Gaming Commission Outlines Sports Betting RecommendationsThe advice can be read in full here.
