Belgian gambling market grows 7.8% to €36.3B; online player registrations drop 43%

Belgium's National Lottery reports gambling stakes rose 7.8% to €36.3B in 2025, driven by casinos and slot halls, while new online player registrations fell 43% but daily active users rose 3% to 160,144, indicating high engagement intensity. Self-exclusion requests via the Gaming Commission increased 19%, suggesting rising problem-gambling concerns. The mixed data points to a maturing market with regulatory and social implications.