2017/0488/B
EC/EFTA
BE Belgien
  • H10 - Glücksspiele
2018-01-18
2017-10-24

Games such as those referred to in Article 3(3) of the Act of 7 May 1999 on gambling, betting, gambling establishments and the protection of gamblers.

These games are not considered games of chance within the meaning of the Gaming Act. However, its scope of application should be restricted.

Draft Royal Decree restricting gambling in class III gaming establishments

The draft prohibits the use of automatic devices to provide card or board games that legislators do not consider to be games of chance within the meaning of Article 3(3) of the Gaming Act, due to their recreational nature.

The Royal Decree of 11 July 2003 on the operating rules for games of chance authorised for operation in class III gaming establishments (or public houses) is also amended to add the conditions for operating a new category of games able to be operated in public houses.