Baptiste Moreau
Editor-in-chief at casinojules.online, dedicated to the Belgian online casino market.
Background
Baptiste grew up in Namur and studied communication sciences at UCLouvain, with a particular interest in consumer protection and financial journalism. After a short spell in banking he chose a path that suited his curiosity better: testing and documenting online products for the Belgian consumer. Online gambling followed logically, because it combines the three themes he has always worked with: money, regulation and user experience.
Since 2016 he has written about online casinos, sportsbooks and poker rooms for various Belgian and Dutch-language publications. He followed the arrival of the EPIS coupling closely, watched the Bancontact flow crystallise into the de facto standard and experienced the shift from card to crypto at several operators himself. That practice helps him avoid a mere snapshot in a new review, and explain how something is evolving.
Expertise
- Belgian licences. In-depth knowledge of the A+ and B+ casino licences, the F1+ betting licence and how the Gaming Commission operates on gamingcommission.be.
- EPIS register and self-exclusion. Hands-on insight into how the EPIS system works at deposit and registration, and into the differences with offshore operators that are not linked to EPIS.
- Payment methods in Belgium. Years of experience with Bancontact, Payconiq, itsme and eID, alongside card, e-wallets and crypto. He times every payout with a stopwatch.
- Offshore brands. An overview of the main MGA, GCB Curaçao and Anjouan operators that accept Belgian players, including the complaints route when things go wrong.
- Sportsbooks. Specific attention for the Jupiler Pro League, the Belgian cup, the Red Devils, the Champions League and the NBA, with a focus on odds and cash out during live matches.
- Live tables. A preference for live blackjack with Evolution and Pragmatic Play Live, followed by roulette and game shows.
Methodology
Every operator Baptiste reviews goes through the same route: first he verifies the licence with the competent regulator, then he opens an account with his own Belgian details, deposits between 50 and 500 euros via Bancontact or card and plays for at least ninety minutes across slots, live tables and card games. Next he requests a withdrawal and records the time until the money reaches his account, to the minute. Two contacts with customer support are mandatory, at least one of them outside office hours.
Only after that does a casino receive a score. That score is built from six pillars (licence, offer, bonus, cashier, support and mobile experience) and is never the result of a commercial negotiation. CasinoJules earns from affiliate commissions that are calculated exclusively after the fact, never in advance: an operator therefore cannot buy a higher position.
Away from the spreadsheets
Baptiste is a devoted live blackjack player and a regular walker in the Meuse valley between Namur and Dinant. He follows Standard de Liège and the Red Devils with equal curiosity, and watches Formula 1 with a notebook within reach. For a good conversation over coffee or a question about Belgian gambling, he is reachable by phone or email.
Contact
Journalists, operators, players and readers can reach Baptiste directly at baptiste@casinojules.online. He usually replies within two working days. For press requests or commentary on the Belgian gambling market, 48 hours before publication is the minimum notice.