In short: Uptownaces is a foreign operator without a Belgian licence. In short, this is mainly interesting if you already know the brand.
Uptownaces bonus 2026
See the offerThe Uptownaces bonus worked through to what actually remains.
Updated August 202621+Geen Belgische vergunningBancontact
The bonus explained
A bonus is only worth something once you work the wagering through. Start from €50 bonus and 40x wagering, then the required turnover comes to €2,000.
In practice, which games count decides how fast you get there: slots yes, table games mostly not. Put the amount next to the statutory €200 per week and the sum becomes concrete.
How to claim the Uptownaces bonus
1
Create an account
Register with your real details — they must match your ID.
2
Verify your age
From 21. Licensed sites check you against EPIS automatically.
3
Deposit via Bancontact
The minimum is usually €5 and the deposit lands instantly.
4
Read the terms
Watch the wagering requirement, max cashout and the validity window.
5
Set a limit
Set your weekly limit below the €200 default if you are unsure.
Key facts
Type
foreign operator
Oversight
Belgian Gaming Commission
Licence
no Belgian licence
Operator
—
Tax on winnings
none for the player
Minimum age
21
Self-exclusion
EPIS
Deposit limit
€200 per week (default)
Player protection in numbers
Player protection in Belgium is arranged more tightly than the Netherlands or France and you notice it at signup. The standard limit runs to €200 per week per site. Reducing it needs no waiting time, raising runs through a verification and then a waiting window.
EPIS is the Gaming Commission's central exclusion system: after registration no licensed operator grants you access. Registering costs nothing. The age bar moved on 1 September 2024 from 18 to 21 for casino, hall and betting; 18 still applies at the National Lottery alone. The bar is statutory, not a house rule.
Opening and verifying an account
Signup asks the same steps everywhere: identity details that match, and a check on them. Expect an ID document plus proof of address. Paying from someone else's account always creates problems.
The desk answers in English, and no Belgian body arbitrates a dispute. Hold on to the confirmations of every deposit; without those documents a complaint leaves you empty-handed.
Uptownaces versus a licensed Belgian site
Belgian Gaming Commission oversight
no
EPIS self-exclusion
no
€200 weekly limit by default
no
Bancontact as a deposit method
not always
Complaint to the Belgian regulator
no
Winnings untaxed for the player
yes
Frequently asked questions
- Is Uptownaces legal in Belgium?
No. Uptownaces holds no Belgian licence and appears on the Gaming Commission's black list. Always verify it yourself before depositing. The list is public on gamingcommission.be.
- Can I change my limit?
€200 per week per site applies automatically; you need not request it. You set it in your account settings. It is on by default; you need do nothing.
- Is there tax on winnings?
No. In Belgium gambling winnings are untaxed for the player — the levy sits with the operator. This applies to every licensed operator. The operator remits the levy, not the player.
- Which payment method is best?
Depositing with Bancontact works; the money comes back through your bank account. Mind the app's daily ceilings. There is no route back to Bancontact — that goes via the bank.
- How do I self-exclude?
You register with EPIS. It works nationally and immediately. The request is free of charge. Registration runs through the Gaming Commission.