TITLE: Belgium's Gaming Commission Publishes Royal Decree on Operating Contribution Requirements
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On March 13, 2026, Belgium published a royal decree establishing contribution requirements for gaming licence holders. The decree, published in the Belgian Official Gazette (Moniteur belge), sets out the contributions due to the Gaming Commission (Commission des jeux de hasard) for operational, personnel, and installation costs during the 2026 calendar year.
The decree applies to holders of Class A, A+, B, B+, C, E, F1, F1+, and F2 gaming licences. These contribution requirements are mandatory for all licence holders across these classifications. The decree establishes the financial obligations that gaming operators must meet to support the Commission's functioning and administration during 2026.
Payment invitations will be sent to licence holders in the coming weeks. The Gaming Commission will organise intermediate meetings during the following week to facilitate rapid processing of licence holder files and payment matters. Licence holders should expect to receive formal notification of their contribution amounts and payment deadlines shortly after the decree's publication. The full text of the royal decree is available for consultation on the Gaming Commission's website.
**Reference:**
Belgian Official Gazette (Moniteur belge), March 13, 2026