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NOGA calls on Dutch Ministry to reevaluate online gambling advertising ban

The Dutch Online Gambling Association (NOGA) has called for the country's Ministry of Justice and Security to reverse its decision to ban online gambling advertising, as part of the ministry's evaluation of the Online Gambling Act scheduled for the end of the year. The end-of-year evaluation will be led by Minister Weerwind. Alongside the…

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Netherlands MPs vote on banning online gambling advertising and slots

Originally reported by Netherlands-based Casino Nieuws, the gambling publication outlined the motions that took place in Holland's house of representatives today.Both motions were put forward by Socialist party MP Michiel van Nispen and received "just enough" support for a majority. Motions have also been passed for mandatory financial risk checks…

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Dutch MPs vote to ban high-risk online slots

Members of the House of Representatives also voted for a ban on online gambling advertising. The Netherlands.- A narrow majority of MPs in the Dutch House of Representatives have voted in favour of motions to ban online slots and to prohibit online gambling advertising. Other motions call for mandatory financial risk checks and identification for…

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Netherlands MPs vote on banning online slots

The news means that the Netherlands House of Representatives have a majority vote for banning all forms of targeted advertising as well as as slots, which are considered games of "high-risk". Originally reported by Netherlands-based Casino Nieuws, the gambling publication outlined the motions that took place in Holland's House of Representatives…

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Dutch online gambling revenue skyrockets 28% to $1.5 billion in 2023

The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has released its Spring 2024 online gambling report, providing a comprehensive overview of the market for the preceding year, based on data supplied by the Netherlands's licensed operators. Gross gaming revenue in the Netherlands totaled €1.39 billion ($1.5 billion), marking a 28%…

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KSA works with Cloudflare to identify unlicensed gambling sites

The Dutch gambling regulator has used the global server network to block access to certain sites. The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has said that it has worked with the global server network Cloudflare to identify unlicensed gambling websites. It said that it used the network to block affiliate sites after…

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KSA Monitoring Report for Dutch Online Gambling Market

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Gaming Authority in the regulated market of Netherlands, has released on 4 April 2024 an official monitoring report of the Dutch gaming industry performance in 2023. The regulator's report, the sixth published since the launch of legalized gaming operations in the country, reveals that online gambling operations…

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Online casino market growth in the Netherlands

After two years of steady growth, it appears the online casino industry in the Netherlands is poised for more of the same in the coming year, according to the Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). The country's sole regulating agency responsible for all gambling-related issues recently revealed that while growth of the Netherlands'…

Industry ・ 12 December 2023

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LeoVegas Group Officially Enters Dutch Regulated Market

Stockholm-based LeoVegas Group, a flagship global iGaming company offering online casino, live casino and sports wagering, has introduced LeoVegas.nl to the Dutch regulated market via LeoVegas Gaming PLC. Significant step: During the earlier months of 2023, the firm secured a 5-year gaming license for sports wagering, casino and live casino in the…

Industry ・ 06 October 2023

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LeoVegas returns to the Netherlands with new website

The site offers a range of online casino games, live casino and sports betting. Customers in consumers in the Netherlands cam access slot games and live table games with Dutch-speaking croupiers. The launch comes after LeoVegas secured a new licence in the country in July through its LeoVegas Gaming business. Issued by national regulator…

Industry ・ 05 October 2023

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Netherlands Regulator Warns Three Online Gambling Operators Over Illegal Ads

The Netherlands gaming authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has revealed that it issued three warnings to gambling providers for breaching new advertising regulations which came into force on July 1st 2023. According to the statement, the online gambling operators had placed advertisements in public places such as billboards and bus shelters. This…

Industry ・ 05 September 2023

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BetSoft Gaming partners with Fair Play Casino

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Industry ・ 11 August 2023

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BetConstruct enhances its offerings through partnersip with slot games provider Platin Gaming

Betting and gambling software solutions supplier BetConstruct has inked a strategic partnership with online slot games provider Platin Gaming. The partnership aims to integrate BetConstruct's technology solutions with Platin Gaming's portfolio of games to create "a seamless platform that offers a wide range of exciting gaming options." "We are…

Industry ・ 01 August 2023

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Netherlands Gambling Authority Fines Merkur Casino Almere

The Netherlands gambling authority, de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has fined Merkur Casino Almere €45000 for allowing a self excluding gambler access to the casino. According to the KSA's announcement, the person had previously registered on the Central Register of Exclusion of Games of Chance (Cruks) but was allowed to access the casino nine times…

Law ・ 05 May 2023

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Dutch Online Gambling Market Grows Steadily as Player Accounts Increase by 158%

The Netherlands gambling authority, de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has released its latest data on the local iGaming industry revealing a significant year-on-year increase in player accounts and revenues. According to the report, gross gaming result (BSR) for the year 2022 came to €1.08 billion. This figure was lower than expected as H2 forecasts…

Industry ・ 27 April 2023

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Netherlands Moves to Ban Untargeted Gambling Advertising

In an effort to allegedly curb gambling addiction, the Netherlands has laid the groundwork for a comprehensive ban on untargeted gambling advertising. Gambling advertising is set to take a significant hit in the Netherlands. The local government plans on setting a comprehensive ban on untargeted ads, in an attempt to reduce gambling…

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Netherlands online casinos & player limits

After multiple delays due to the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Netherlands opened its regulated online gambling market on October 12021. Enactment of the Dutch Remote Gambling Act (KOA) six months prior cleared the way for players in the northwestern European country to play casino games and place sports bets via the internet. By…

Law ・ 01 April 2023

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Online gambling affiliate handed €675,000 fine by Dutch regulator

The Netherlands gambling regulator has fined an online gambling affiliate for promoting Malta-licensed websites to players in the Netherlands. Gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued a €675000 fine to Albania-based Red Ridge Marketing, the operator of affiliate websites providing reviews and links to online casinos that operate…

Affiliate ・ 24 March 2023

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Five firms fined €26 million for offering online gambling without a licence

The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit has fined five gambling firms a total of €26 million for operating illegally in the Netherlands. The fines range from €900000 to €12 million and are based on an estimate of the earnings the companies have generated from their Dutch operations. All five are based on Malta. The biggest fine went to N1…

Law ・ 03 March 2023

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Videoslots Disputes $10 million Fine and KSA Allegations

After accusing the Dutch gaming authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) of abusing the online mystery shopping regime, a leading casino operator Videoslots faces the regulator's fine of €9874000 for the alleged violation of the Dutch Gaming Act. Videoslots now denies the KSA allegations resulting in the highest penalty in the Dutch regulator's history…

Trust and Safety ・ 03 March 2023

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Videoslots accuses Dutch gambling regulator of unlawfully accessing its website

Online gaming operator Videoslots has accused the gambling regulator of the Netherlands of unlawfully accessing its website. Videoslots says that the regulator first attempted to access its website as a Dutch mystery shopper in April 2022 but was prevented from doing so by the company's systems. The regulator is then said to have gained access as a…

Law ・ 03 March 2023

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Betsson closes Casino Winner brand

Betsson operated the brand through its Corona Ltd subsidiary, which controls both the Casino Winner and Loyal Casino businesses. The two sites - which were previously known as Kroon Casino and Oranje Casino properties respectively - are controlled through Betsson's MGA-licensed subsidiary Corona Ltd. Betsson acquired both properties in 2014 "based…

Law ・ 04 January 2023

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Holland Casino Told Not to Promote Retail Locations via Online License

Image Source: Shutterstock.com The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), urged Holland Casino, an operator that holds a land-based and online gambling license in the country, to discontinue advertising of its physical locations via its online gambling business. On Friday, the KSA published a decision, explaining that Holland Casino,…

Industry ・ 04 January 2023

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Peter-Paul de Goeij confident of NOGA impact on "rapidly evolving" Dutch iGaming sector

Not only was Tiina Siltanen appointed Vice Chair of the European Casino Association, Peter-Paul De Goeij was reappointed for a further two years as the leading representative of the The Netherlands Online Gambling Association (NOGA). It would be an understatement to say a lot has happened in Dutch online gambling recently - especially following…

Law ・ 26 December 2022

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TonyBet gets license to operate in the Dutch online gambling market

Online sports betting operator TonyBet announced it has received a license to operate on the regulated online gambling market in the Netherlands. The permit was issued by the Dutch gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), and allows the brand to offer games of chance online under KOA, which is the Dutch Remote Gambling Act. KSA revealed…

Industry ・ 17 December 2022

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The Current Situation of Gambling Online in the Netherlands

While land-based gambling was possible for a long time, internet gambling in the Netherlands had been restricted. The country had a sigh of relief when it became legal on October 1, 2021. The country's legislature successfully passed the Remote Gambling Act allowing all online games of chance to become legal. Following this announcement over a year…

Law ・ 14 December 2022

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Dutch regulator “too limited” to tackle illegal online gambling

The report was commissioned by the government and made by consultancy Kwink Groep. It covered the KSA's activity from 2017 until 2021, a period defined by preparations for - and the eventual launch of - the Dutch online gambling market. The report noted that the KSA has devoted much of its enforcement resources towards stamping out illegal online…

Law ・ 06 December 2022

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KSA informs Holland Casino not to advertise land-based properties on its website

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, has notified Holland Casino, an operator holding a Dutch land-based and online gambling license, to stop advertising its physical locations through its iGaming website as it is against the law in the Dutch regulated market. The investigation: In October 2021, the KSA discovered that the…

Law ・ 05 December 2022

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Holland Casino Warned for Breach of iGaming Advertising Regulations

The Netherlands gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has warned Holland Casino that it must cease advertising land-based casino locations on its gambling website. An investigation carried out by the KSA found that in October 2021, when Holland's iGaming industry became fully legalized, Holland Casino's online gambling website featured links…

Land-based ・ 05 December 2022

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Casino777.nl expands offering via new deal with Greentube

The leading Dutch online casino, Casino777.nl, announced a new collaboration with the leading provider of content for the growing iGaming industry, Greentube. The deal announced Monday saw the famous and popular brand expand its content offering by delivering leading games from Greentube. Casino777.nl is already famous for its extensive range of…

Industry ・ 30 November 2022

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TonyBet secures online gambling licence in the Netherlands

The licence will enable TonyBet to offer online casino games, sports betting and horse racing wagering to players across the Netherlands. TonyBet is yet to confirm the domain name under which it will operate in the country, but it was confirmed that the licence will run for a period of five years, from 15 November this year to 14 November…

Law ・ 30 November 2022

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KSA Asks Licensees to Stop Offering Cashback Bonuses

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands' gambling authority, contacted legal online gambling operators, asking them to stop offering cashback bonuses. The regulator reminded its licensees that such offerings are illegal in the country. In a letter, the KSA ordered gambling companies in the country to immediately stop offering cashback…

Industry ・ 29 November 2022

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Operators under tax investigation for Dutch grey-market gambling

The memo was dated 28 October, 2021 - four weeks after the Dutch online gambling market launched. The memo was written by the Corporate Service for Professional Technology (CD VT) within the Tax and Customs Administration and was sent to "Dutch online gambling companies". It was revealed last week following a freedom of information request. The…

Finance ・ 28 November 2022

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Netherlands Gambling Regulator Fines Toto for Marketing to Young Adults

The Netherlands gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has fined online gambling operator Toto Online €400000 for marketing its products and services to young adults. According to the regulator, an investigation found that Toto Online had sent out promotional emails to its entire customer base from October 1st 2021 to February 1st, 2022.…

Law ・ 28 November 2022

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Online gambling in the Netherlands: Laws and Regulations

Is it legal to gamble online in the Netherlands? Yes! Will all operators be lawful and safe? No. Because of this, you must be cautious about what you enroll for. Unreliable casinos are likely to try to slip between the cracks. Thus, aiming to entice unwary gamblers and take their hard-earned cash. Thanks to our partner Onlinecasinoraad, read on to…

Law ・ 23 November 2022

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Netherlands regulator launches new illegal gambling crackdown

Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) is launching an investigation into affiliates promoting unlicensed online gambling. The regulator said that its efforts to combat illegal gambling had led to the discovery of "so-called affiliate websites" that appear to specifically target vulnerable individuals. These include affiliate websites…

Law ・ 18 November 2022

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One Casino becomes Netherlands’ 23rd iGaming licensee

A 23 iGaming licence has been granted in the Netherlands, the country's regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has announced. Hot on the heels of the country's 20, 21 and 22licensees, One Casino Limited has received approval "to offer games of chance via the internet." In September, the KSA issued three iGaming licences: one to Tulipa Ent, one to Smart…

Law ・ 12 October 2022

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Going Dutch: Insight into the new Regulations for Online Casinos in the Netherlands

Gone are the days when the Netherlands was a grey market for the online casino industry. With the new regulations finally coming into effect in late 2021, several international players have jumped at the opportunity to compete with former state monopoly holder Holland Casino for the lucrative Dutch market. As we approach the anniversary of the…

Law ・ 12 October 2022

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One Casino becomes 23rd igaming licensee in the Netherlands

The remote gambling licence will allow One Casino to offer a range of online slot and casino games to players in the country. The igaming licence was issued on 5 October and will run for a period of five years, through to 4 October 2027. Kansspelautoriteit said One Casino is yet to confirm which website domain it will operate under in the…

Gaming Authorities ・ 11 October 2022

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Jansen says Dutch gambling is "closer to the desired ultimate goal"

Kansspelautoriteit Chairman Rene Jansen has issued a review on the first year of legalised online gambling in the Netherlands, where he laid out his thoughts on the industry and where it is heading. First, Jansen spoke of the initial stages of legalisation in the country, commenting on how divisive the decision was to approve online gambling -…

Politics ・ 10 October 2022

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Netherlands online gambling revenue stable as licensees increase

The Netherlands' regulated online gambling market generated gross gaming revenue of €569.7m in the first seven months of this year, with the three largest operators holding 60-70 per cent market share. The latest data from Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) shows that monthly gross gaming revenue (GGR) has remained stable at between…

Finance ・ 30 September 2022

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More youngsters than expected have taken to gambling online

Dutch gamblers have spent more on online gambling websites than was expected and young adults are particularly active, the Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit said on Friday. The market for online gambling was legalized in the Netherlands a year ago and in the first six months Dutch gamblers spent almost €500 million on games of…

Sports ・ 30 September 2022

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Dutch self-exclusions halted after DigiD malfunction

Dutch gambling regulator de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) said a malfunction with DigiD, a form of online ID in the country, meant it is not currently possible to register with Cruks or for a player to change their registration, Licensed gambling operators in the Netherlands are, however, able to carry out checks on customers to see if they are…

Land-based ・ 27 September 2022

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KSA Grants Its 22nd License to Holland Gaming

Netherland's gaming regulator KSA has issued its 22nd online gaming license The license was handed to Holland Gaming Technology The company does not yet run any Business-to-Consumer operations Image Source: Shutterstock.com After asking LCS Limited to stop offering its gaming products in the Netherlands, De Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has awarded its…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 September 2022

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Smart Gaming granted Dutch online gaming licence

Another online gaming licence has been granted within the Dutch market, taking the total number of licence holders to 21. The Remote Gambling Act in the Netherlands was long awaited, taking years to come to the fore amid many political delays. However, on 1 October 2021, the Dutch online gambling market finally launched and, almost a year on, Smart…

Industry ・ 20 September 2022

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KSA-commissioned Gambling Harm Research Programme to Begin This Year

The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced that its research programme into gambling harm and problem gambling will commence later this year. Commissioned by the KSA and taking place between 2022 and 2025, the "prevention of gambling addiction" survey will aim to contribute to prevention and treatment of gambling…

Gambling Addiction ・ 20 September 2022

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Dutch Media Giant Weighs Challenge to Gambling Ad Ban

Dutch media company Talpa is looking into challenging a ban on gambling advertisements. "untargeted" and "high-risk" games, including online and casino games The Netherlands introduced a wide array of rules for advertisers near the turn of the year. Among the many restrictions were that of "untargeted" and "high-risk" games, including online and…

History ・ 14 September 2022

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iGaming licensing sees moves abroad

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has become a hub for gambling brands since its launch in 2001. The primary mission of the commission has been to regulate compliance and ensure fair standards for online gambling companies, in order to protect existing and future players from being exploitative business practises. When consulting the latest…

Law ・ 14 September 2022

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KSA Orders LCS Brands to Withdraw from Dutch Market

Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has ordered Malta-based online casino group LCS Limited to immediately comply with its jurisdiction and cease and withdraw its Dutch market activities. KSA has imposed a cease-and-desist order on LCS Limited brands for "illegally offering games of chance", which have contravened the laws established…

Gaming Authorities ・ 13 September 2022

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Dutch regulator issues warning to another illegal Malta-licensed operator

Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued a cease and desist order to LCS Limited for offering online casino games to players in the Netherlands without a local license. An investigation by the KSA found that Malta-licensed operator LCS had been in violation of the country's Gambling Act for illegally targeting the Dutch market…

Malta ・ 06 September 2022

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How Dutch iGaming Is Growing Consistently

Globally, the igaming market is one of the fast-growing industries. After covid, Dutch gambling has transformed incredibly into a legal market offering various opportunities. With time, people are enjoying better games and chances to win more. However, what about the overall financial growth of Dutch online casinos? Before 2021, playing online…

Sports ・ 02 September 2022

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Spinomenal Enters UK Market with B2B License

Spinomenal breaks ground in the UK market with a relevant supplier license The UKGC has cleared Spinomenal and Retro Gaming for launch Spinomenal is an established provider of iGaming products iGaming content developer and supplier Spinomenal has secured an entry into the UK market through a new B2B license granted to the company by the UK Gambling…

Gaming Authorities ・ 16 August 2022

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Industry ・ 15 August 2022

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Greentube enhances market presence in Netherlands and Belgium with Circus

Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, has taken its wide-ranging games catalogue live in the regulated Dutch and Belgian markets with Gaming1's B2C brand Circus. Circus customers in both countries can now enjoy titles from Greentube's comprehensive portfolio, which includes an array of top-performing classics such…

Gaming Authorities ・ 09 August 2022

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KSA Warns Dutch Lottery Operators After “Risky Games of Chance” Offerings

The Dutch Gambling Authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has revealed that it has found increasing cases of lottery operators in the country providing unlicensed products. Lotteries are not permitted to provide online gaming products such as casino and slot titles, due to these offerings being considered riskier than standard lotteries. Although both…

Lottery ・ 01 August 2022

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KSA flags issues with lottery operators featuring “online game elements”

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has flagged a new issue with the country's gambling industry. According to the watchdog, lottery operators in the Netherlands are increasingly featuring " online game elements " in their offer, potentially coloring around the lines of their license permits. As a result, the KSA has undertaken an investigation to…

Lottery ・ 29 July 2022

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KSA Probes into Lotteries Mixing Lottery with Online Gambling

Seeking to better protect lottery consumers, the Netherlands Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), announced it launched a new investigation. The regulator unveiled that the investigation is the result of lottery operators "increasingly adding online game elements to their offer." Probing into mixing lottery with online gambling, the KSA…

Lottery ・ 28 July 2022

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Slotegrator reviews the worldwide trend of gambling legalisation

More and more countries are coming to the conclusion that regulating igaming makes infinitely more sense than trying to ban it. Government authorities around the world are waking up to the fact that prohibiting gambling simply creates the perfect conditions for the black market to thrive, fails to protect players, and deprives the national budget…

Gaming Authorities ・ 22 July 2022

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Dutch regulator imposes a cease and desist order on Gammix for illegal online gambling offer

The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), announced the imposition of a cease and desist order on Gammix for illegally offering online games of chance. Should Gammix persist, the company will have to pay a penalty of €1.47 million ($1.48 million) a week, up to a maximum of nearly €4.5 million ($4.53 million). The Ksa has established…

Law ・ 14 July 2022

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KSA issues warning to Malta-licensed operator Gammix

Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued a cease and desist order to Gammix for offering online casino games to players in the Netherlands without a local license. An investigation by the KSA in March found that Malta-licensed operator Gammix was illegally targeting the Dutch market with its Nordslot.com and Rantcasino.com…

Malta ・ 12 July 2022

Gambling News

KSA to Fine Gammix If It Doesn’t Exit the Netherlands

The Dutch gambling watchdog, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has set its sights on Gammix Limited, an online gambling operator. Gammix is currently offering gambling to gamblers in the Netherlands despite not holding a license. A recent investigation found out that rantcasino.com and nordslot.com, two of Gammix's iGaming brands, are available in the…

Law ・ 11 July 2022

Gambling News

No Mandatory Loss Limits for Online Gamblers in the Netherlands

Franc Weerwind, Dutch minister for legal protection who is also responsible for gambling legislation, was questioned by MPs regarding the possible introduction of obligatory loss limits for gamblers. Weerwind's answers, which discarded mandatory restrictions on losses, showed that the minister has a balanced and pragmatic approach to gambling…

Gambling Addiction ・ 07 July 2022

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Oryx iGaming content live with Fair Play Netherlands

On the heels of its latest commercial deal for the UK market, Bragg Gaming Group (NASDAQ: BRAG) company Oryx Gaming has partnered with Dutch land-based operator Fair Play Casino for its online interest fairplaycasino.nl, further cementing its position in the Netherlands, which now represents the global B2B gaming technology provider's "top…

Winnings ・ 23 June 2022

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Kindred gets licensed to enter Netherlands online gaming market with Unibet brand

Online gambling operator Kindred Group announced Wednesday that it has been granted a gambling license by the Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA). Kindred's flagship brand Unibet will launch its Unibet.nl site in the coming days and a Capital Markets Day will be hosted on September 14. The license allows Kindred Group to offer…

Law ・ 10 June 2022

European Gaming

Kindred secures gambling licence in the Netherlands

Kindred Group has been granted a gambling licence by the Netherlands Gambling Authority. The licence is an important part of Kindred's strategy to operate in locally licenced markets and follows an extensive application process including successful completion of relevant audits. Kindred's flagship brand Unibet will launch its Unibet.nl site in the…

Law ・ 09 June 2022

iGaming Business

Dutch survey reveals increase in gambling ad exposure

The study was conducted by Ipsos among a representative group of Dutch adults aged 18 years and older, and a representative group of young adult Dutch people aged 18 to 34 years old. The study took place between 14 February and 23 February 2022. The second annual NOGA Online Gambling Barometer 2022 found that both young people and other adults have…

Sports ・ 31 May 2022

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Dutch Regulator Issues Warning to Affiliates Over Gambling Advertising

Dutch gambling regulator de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has written to more than 50 affiliate sites active in the country to remind them of the laws regarding the advertising of online gambling. The KSA said it recognised that gambling operators often use affiliate websites to advertise their offering, with users able to click banner adverts or links…

Affiliate ・ 26 May 2022

World Casino News

Dutch gaming regulator announces issue with 37 operator permits

In every region around the world where gambling is a legal activity, certain rules and regulations must be followed. This includes licensing. In the Netherlands, the Gaming Authority known as Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) is in charge of ensuring that those who offer gambling services are authorized to do so. This week, the KSA announced that it has…

Gaming Authorities ・ 10 May 2022

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Dutch delight for Oryx Gaming Limited

Slovenian iGaming solutions provider Oryx Gaming Limited has announced the inking of an arrangement that is to see it supply its pioneering Player Account Management (PAM) platform to the soon-to-launch online casino at BetNation.nl. The Ljubljana-headquartered provider used an official Thursday press release to detail that the fresh arrangement…

Sports ・ 29 April 2022

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KSA launches investigation into gambling adverts impact on minors

The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has initiated an investigation into advertising by betting firms in the country that may be accessible by underage consumers. Issuing an update, the KSA detailed that the research will consist of two parts - firstly, the authority will request information from licensed providers to confirm…

Incidents ・ 26 April 2022

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Dutch Police Arrest 12 in Illegal Gambling Sting Operation

Dutch police have arrested 12 individuals after raids in four different areas of the country. alleged illegal gambling, drug trafficking, and money laundering Investigations in Soesterberg, Zeist, Vinkeveen and Rotterdam related to alleged illegal gambling, drug trafficking, and money laundering led to the stings, which took place on Wednesday and…

Law ・ 23 April 2022

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Netherlands Online Casinos: The Best Sites For Dutch Gamblers

The Netherlands is a country that is well-known for its liberal attitude towards gambling. This means that there are plenty of online casinos available to Dutch players. However, not all of these casinos are created equal. The Netherlands has one of the most dynamic and well-regulated gaming sectors. The Netherlands offers its players one of…

Payment Methods ・ 22 April 2022

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KSA Warns Dutch Online Casino Operators About Autoplay

The KSA has warned Dutch online gambling operators about offering autoplay as part of online slot games. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The Dutch gambling regulator has warned online casino operators in the country about offering an autoplay feature on slot games. The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) issued this reminder to operators after receiving a report…

Gaming Authorities ・ 13 April 2022

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Oryx's PAM to power new 711 online casino Netherlands

On the back of its success at the International Gaming Awards and the Global Gaming Awards 2022 in London on April 11th, international turnkey solutions provider, Oryx Gaming, has further strengthened its platform and content presence in the regulated Dutch market after partnering with new online casino brand, 711.nl. The new agreement will see the…

Finance ・ 13 April 2022

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KSA issues autoplay warning to Dutch casino operators

Online casino operators in the Netherlands have been warned by the regulatory authority, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), over the use of autoplay functionalities. The reminder was issued after the KSA received a report from a player who was able to use autoplay on an online gambling machine with an unidentified operator; this practice is prohibited…

Law ・ 13 April 2022

World Casino News

Auto-play admonition in the Netherlands

The gaming regulator for the Netherlands has detailed that it recently ordered a locally-licensed online casino to remove auto-play functionalities from its selection of video slots owing to the fact that all forms of involuntary play are forbidden under the tenets of the small nation's Remote Gambling Act. The Kansspelautoriteit watchdog used an…

Law ・ 12 April 2022

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Netherlands can become one of Europe's biggest online gambling markets

The Dutch Government has already spent years putting together the much-awaited Remote Gambling Act. It is all set to allow the online casinos to provide their services in the country in a legal way. The ball was set rolling for this move back in 2012, when the gambling authority called the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) was established to revise the…

Industry ・ 30 March 2022

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Regulatory Differences Between Various Markets

Online gambling came into existence in 1996, but over the past decade entered the mainstream consciousness, and in the last few years, it sky-rocketed in popularity. In 2023, the global gaming market should start pulling in annual revenues of close to $93 billion, or $27 billion more than its 2020 figure. Hence, as this pastime becomes more widely…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 March 2022

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Rise in Dutch Gambling Ads Prompts Legislative Debate

Internal debates continue as the Dutch gambling regulator reported a peak of 40 gambling ads per hour on television. promising "sharp, clear standards" for gambling ad regulation The Dutch minister for legal protection, Franc Weeerwind, is promising "sharp, clear standards" for gambling ad regulation as speculation and controversy shroud the…

Law ・ 21 March 2022

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Belgium’s 711 secures Dutch online casino licence

Issued by Dutch regulator de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the licence will enable 711 to offer online slot games to players in the country's regulated market. It was not confirmed what domain 711 would operate under in The Netherlands, but the regulator did reveal that the new licence will run for a period of five years, from 16 March 2022 to 15 March…

Law ・ 16 March 2022

European Gaming

Dutch Court Rules Loot Boxes are Not Gambling

A penalty issued by the Dutch gambling authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) to Electronic Arts (EA) has been revoked after a Dutch court ruled that loot boxes are not considered gambling products. The judgement was handed down by the Administrative Jurisdiction Division of the Council of State, part of the District Court of the Hague. The KSA first…

Law ・ 14 March 2022

European Gaming

Dutch Govt Eliminates Loophole Allowing Minors to Gamble

The Dutch Government has taken steps to eliminate a loophole in regulations that potentially allowed minors to deposit funds in gambling accounts and place bets. The loophole had been identified by the national gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). While it stressed that no examples had been observed of the loophole being used by minors,…

Finance ・ 10 March 2022

iGaming Business

Betca BV and Novamedia receive Dutch online licences

Both licences were awarded yesterday (8 March). It is not yet known which domains the two operators will offer online games under. The operators are the 13th and 14th to be given online gaming licences by Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), joining recent recipients Zebet, Casino de Spa and JOI Gaming, as well as 10 initial…

Law ・ 10 March 2022

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Stakelogic grows footprint in Dutch iGaming market

Provider of premier software solutions for the iGaming industry, Stakelogic, has expanded its footprint in the Netherlands through a new content deal with Jack's Casino. As a result, Stakelogic will be able to deliver its full range of slot games to Jack's Casino in the Dutch market, growing its own footprint, but also helping Jack's…

Industry ・ 08 March 2022

Gambling News

Dutch Authorities Eliminate Loophole Allowing Minors to Gamble

The Dutch government has successfully eliminated a problematic gaming regulation loophole that could have allowed underage players to make real money deposits and place bets online with certain operators. While no such cases were officially reported, the operators that had triggered the loophole acknowledged the problem and guaranteed they would…

Incidents ・ 07 March 2022

iGaming Business

Dutch authorities fix potential underage play loophole

When facing parliamentary questions, the Netherlands' Minister for Legal Protection Franc Weerwind confirmed that the Dutch gaming authority de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) had flagged that players could deposit money from a bank account other than their own with a particular operator. The KSA addressed this issue with the operators in question, who…

Incidents ・ 07 March 2022

World Casino News

23 top Wazdan online slots ready for Dutch market

Further advancing its footprint in Europe, online casino games supplier Wazdan has had 23 of its player favorite titles certified for the Dutch market, which marks the 18th jurisdiction that it can enter. the Netherlands will be able to expereince Wazdan staples such as Larry the Leprechaun, Sizzling 777 Deluxe and 9 Lions, as well as the wildly…

Winnings ・ 03 March 2022

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Dutch Market: KSA releases licenses for JVH's online casinos

The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit, has granted more licenses for the operation of its online casinos in the Netherlands, cementing JVH gaming and entertainment's position in the digital ecosystem. The business obtained a permit for its Joi Gaming subsidiary in November 2021 for its online casino jacks.nl and has since received two…

Gaming Authorities ・ 01 March 2022

European Gaming

Belgium’s Casino De Spa Secures Dutch iGaming Licence

The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued a new iGaming licence to Belgium's Casino de Spa, one of the oldest land-based casinos in the world. The licence will enable Casino de Spa to offer online games of chance over the internet to players in the Netherlands. The new permit came into effect on 2 February and will be valid…

Land-based ・ 14 February 2022

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Netherlands regulator urges online casinos to lower daily limits; warns Govt. could step in

The Dutch Gambling Authority is calling on online casinos to lower their daily limits, local media reports. The decision is being taken after Kassa, a Dutch TV consumer protection show, revealed users could set their money limit to 100000 euros per day and playing time limit to 24 hours per day. "Strictly speaking, the provider is not doing…

Law ・ 06 February 2022

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Gambling Commission Heads Facebook Lottery Shutdown

The UK Gambling Commission and UK law enforcement partnered with Facebook to shut down illegal lottery games on the social media platform. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced the shutdown of an illegal Facebook lottery after an investigation in partnership with UK law enforcement. The Commission teamed up with the…

Gaming Authorities ・ 02 February 2022

World Casino News

Dutch lottery to gain Play'n GO online slots titles

Play'n GO has partnered with Nederlandse Loterij, the largest provider of games of chance in the Netherlands. Under the agreement, the Dutch Lottery's players will be able to access the supplier's award-winning games via "direct technical integration" for the very first time. Already popular in the Netherlands' nascent iGaming market, titles from…

Lottery ・ 02 February 2022

World Casino News

Spearhead Studios expands iGaming reach to Dutch market

In an effort to capitalize on the Dutch market's interest in its premium, mobile-optimized HTML5 casino games, Spearhead Studios has secured local certification for its proprietary casino content and remote game server (RGS) platform. Launched by EveryMatrix in November 2019, according to the Spain-based studio, the Netherlands is set to become "a…

New Year ・ 12 January 2022

Gambling News

Dutch Regulator to Probe 25 Gambling Websites for Breaches

A fair warning is not how the Dutch regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit or KSA, intends to do business in the country. Rather, the watchdog will take it upon itself to verify whether websites that have been warned to suspend their offering to Dutch customers in the country have been fully compliant with the demand. As a result, the regulator will try…

Gambling Sites ・ 03 January 2022

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New Online Gambling Regulator Likely Coming To Curacao

Chances are good that prior to states launching legal online gambling sites in the US, Americans wagered without knowing who in the world was handling their bets. Or where. It turns out that a lot of the time, it was nominally someone in Curaçao. The small Caribbean island of 165000 residents licenses 40% of the world's offshore gambling…

Law ・ 29 December 2021

Gambling News

Holland Casino Warned by KSA for Violation of Advertising Ban

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the gambling regulator in the Netherlands, warned one of its incumbents for violation of the whistle-to-whistle ban on betting advertising. The warning issued to Holland Casino by the KSA was for promoting betting ads online via the Eredivisie.nl website while soccer matches were still in play. The KSA acted on information…

Trust and Safety ・ 22 December 2021

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Bet365 enters Dutch Online Gambling Market

Bet 365 was one of these lucky few companies who were able to pass the strict compliance checks and mandatory software integrations of the Dutch Gambling Commission, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). The gambling platform launched on Bet365.nl on 26 of October. The other 9 operators with a Dutch license are a mix of government casino's (HollandCasino,…

Industry ・ 21 December 2021

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Netherlands online gambling advertising spend reaches €23m

Rates of gambling advertising have increased significantly in the Netherlands since the launch of the online gambling market, with the total spend of the 11 licensed operators standing at €23 million. Local outlet de Volkskrant, after requesting information from television research agency Nielsen, reported that the highest advertising spend was…

Gaming Authorities ・ 20 December 2021

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25 Gambling Websites Facing Large Fines in Netherlands

The KSA is going after its first potentially illegal gambling websites since the Netherlands launched its regulated online market for the first time in October. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced its investigation into the activities of 25 gambling websites that may be illegally operating…

Gambling Sites ・ 11 December 2021

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KSA adopts new Safer Gambling message for Dutch online gambling

Dutch KOA licensed online gambling operators have been ordered to adopt the new safer gambling tagline of - " What does gambling cost you? Stop on time. +18 ". Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands gambling regulator, has informed licensed betting firms that the tagline must be visible across all websites, advertising and marketing campaigns as…

Law ・ 10 December 2021