The Belgian Gambling Commission (GC), has announced that the maximum number of online sports betting licences available in the country is being reduced to 30.

This compares with the previous status quo of 31 sports betting licences that could be awarded, meaning that the GC has brought down the total by one. This total had only been in force since last year, following a reduction from 34.

The news rules were passed via royal decree, and were published in the Belgian official gazette.

The announcement states that the new rules apply for the nine-year period from 31 July 2022 to 31 July 2031, and affect F1 licences, which allow for online betting.