Key Takeaways
- The Belgian Gaming Commission announced that operators of gambling establishments could set up wi-fi networks as long as they were not used for online gambling.
- The decision seems to be unusual, since the trend for land based gaming establishments has been to exploit new technology to offer a better gambling experience to their customers.
The Belgian Gaming Commission (BGC) put out an information note at the end of last week which announced that operators of gambling establishments could set up wi-fi networks as long as they were not used for online gambling.
The ruling will allow patrons of the establishment to use their mobile devices while playing on games machines, but the operators must not use the network to offer gambling games. The BGC will make physical inspections to ensure that the ruling is obeyed.
