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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…
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This comes after KSA previously imposed an order on Red Ridge to halt the company from advertising illegally. However, KSA decided the impose the fine after the advertising continued. "Promoters of illegal games of chance providers also receive our attention," said René Jansen, KSA chairman. "They must also comply with the law, especially when it…
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#InTheSpotlightFGN - Dutch gaming regulator “means business” with fines against five operators The KSA’s latest fines against online gaming operators total €26m.

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Dutch #gambling regulator fines bet365 €400,000 The #KSA has handed out another fine for a breach of advertising rules.

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@Ksa_Nederland orders Winning Poker Network to stop targeting #theNetherlands The Dutch gambling regulator has issued a cease-and-desist order.

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Netherlands Gambling Regulator KSA Fines Bet365 for Marketing Breaches

The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has imposed a fine of 400 thousand euros on Hillside New Media Malta Plc, a Bet365 company. In an investigation following a broadcast of the TV programme Kassa, the KSA found that Hillside had directed advertisements and bonuses to young adults (18-24 year olds) registered with Hillside in the period from October…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Gaming Corps approved to launch in the Netherlands

Gaming Corps will be permitted to roll out its table and slot content in the Netherlands, as well as its collection of plinko, mine and crash games. Content that will be made available to licensed operators in the country will include Penalty Champion, Tikiz N Juice, Stormy Witch, Coin Miner, Jet Lucky 2, Skyliner and Cat Ching. Gaming Corps had…
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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…
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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…
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KSA tells Holland Casino not to advertise land-based properties on website

In October 2021, the KSA found that the online site contained links that led to information about the company's physical locations, which is against the law in the Dutch market. On December 2, the authority noted that the "Remote Games of Chance Decree states that an online licence holder may not advertise on its website for services and goods…
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Holland Casino ordered to remove land-based casino ads from site

In October last year, the KSA discovered that Holland Casino's licensed and regulated igaming site contained links that when clicked on, led visitors to information about the operator's physical casinos across the country. KSA deemed this to be a breach of Article 4.2, paragraph 5, of the Dutch Remote Games of Chance Decree, in that an online…
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KSA tells operators to stop providing cashback bonuses

The Netherlands' Gaming Authority (KSA) has told all its licensees to stop providing bonuses in the form of cashbacks on concern it will lead to riskier gambling behaviour. In a statement, the KSA said it had sent a letter explaining that offering a bonus in this form isn't permitted and operators risk enforcement action by the regulator. A…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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KSA: Reduce gambling ads at World Cup or risk greater backlash

The upcoming ban on "untargeted" advertising will mean broadcast ads will be banned from 1 January which will be followed up by a sponsorship ban by 2025. This will complement the existing rules prohibiting role models in Dutch gaming ads, announced on 16 June. While the World Cup will occur before the implementation of the new rules, in a new…
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Diligence in Gaming and Smart Gaming team up once again for Dutch market entry

Smart Gaming has officially gained entry into the Dutch regulated gambling market by signing a deal with its biggest supporter, Diligence in Gaming. The latter will support its newest partner and its casino brand betnation.nl. New deal: This deal is not the first time the duo have collaborated. Formerly, Diligence in Gaming joined forces with Smart…
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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…
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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…
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KSA provides legal online gambling market update

The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) has provided an update on the state of affairs for the legal market for online games of chance in the country, which opened on 1 October 2021. The authority noted that the market is "showing itself to be quite stable", with monthly gross game result (BSR - stake minus prizes paid) of approximately €80m…
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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…
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Dutch self-exclusion system back online after DigiD malfunction

Earlier this week, KSA announced that all new registrations with Cruks had been halted due to a problem with DigiD, a form of online ID in the country. This meant it was not possible to register with Cruks or for a player to change their registration. The fault has now been resolved and new registrations with Cruks are now possible again. KSA noted…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Netherlands to launch gambling addiction prevention program

The Netherlands and ZonMw are going to launch the "" program developed by the latter in a bid to better address gambling addiction in the country. The program is spearheaded by ZonMw in collaboration with the Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) and will seek to address a range of issues that stem from reckless gambling behavior, such as gambling-related…
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LiveScore Bet Joins Dutch Online Gambling Association NOGA

LiveScore Bet is operated by LiveScore Malta Limited, which is part of the Anzo Group, and it has been carrying its commitment to safety ever since receiving its license from the Dutch regulator. The move to become a member of the Dutch Online Gambling Association attests to that. The Netherlands Online Gambling Association (NOGA) welcomed…
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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…
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iGaming licensing sees moves abroad

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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…
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KSA chair urges Dutch government to introduce gambling spending limits

Speaking today (7 September) at conference of the European Association for the Study of Gambling (EASG), Jansen said tighter limits imposed by the government would help to control gambling behaviour Jansen added that the duty of care of operators should go further than simply applying a limit, saying this should not be an excuse to "sit back" until…
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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…
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Dutch regulator issues cease-and-desist order to LCS Limited

The operator was found to have offered online games of chance to consumers in the Netherlands via its Sons of Slots brand. During an investigation that ran from March until July, players were able to deposit funds and play games via the Slots-of-sons.com website, despite LCS not having a licence to operate the site in the Netherlands. The KSA…
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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…
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Dutch self-exclusion system exceeds 20,000 registrations

The system went live in October of last year to coincide with the opening of the country's regulated online gambling market. The country's new gambling act requires licensed online and retail operators to check Cruks before allowing a player to gamble. As of the end of July, Cruks had been consulted more than 148 million times. Consumers have the…
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The Netherlands’ Self-Exclusion Register Reaches 20,000 Participants

Ten months ago, the Netherlands updated its gambling regulations and legalized online gambling. The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) implemented various player protection measures, including a voluntary self-exclusion register. According to the latest data released by the regulator, over 20000 gamblers have used this option. 5000 have signed up in the…
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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…
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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…
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On Air Entertainment creates Dutch live casino environment with new launch

On Air Entertainment has announced that its Live Casino games have hit the ground running in the Netherlands. This has been made possible thanks to official regulatory approval by the Kannsslautoriteit (KSA), which now enables On Air to pursue new avenues of opportunities in the highly-regulated and lucrative market. The license agreement clears On…
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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…
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Latest Changes at Online Casinos in The Netherlands

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Slotegrator reviews the worldwide trend of gambling legalisation

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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Dutch Police Arrest 12 in Illegal Gambling Sting Operation

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Netherlands Online Casinos: The Best Sites For Dutch Gamblers

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KSA Tipped about Autoplay Feature in Dutch Online Casino

The Netherlands continues to fine-tune its gambling industry with the mass legalization half a year ago bringing fresh opportunities for license holders in the country. However, since gambling was legalized in November 2021, the country has been enacting slight changes to its laws, nudging operators in the right direction. The latest move comes…
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KSA Chair René Jansen Says Illegal Online Gambling Significantly Reduced in the Netherlands

René Jansen, Chairman of the Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA), has said that illegal online gambling has been significantly reduced in the Netherlands since the executive board's new enforcement policy was introduced. Jansen said that the sites of 158 illegal providers have been investigated in recent months. It was established that 142 of them have…
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KSA Chair René Jansen Says Illegal Online Gambling Significantly Reduced in the Netherlands
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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…
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KSA Warns Dutch Online Casino Operators About Autoplay
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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…
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Oryx's PAM to power new 711 online casino Netherlands
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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…
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KSA issues autoplay warning to Dutch casino operators
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Dutch regulator warns operator over autoplay feature

The regulator said that it was contacted by a customer playing online slot games on the operator's website. On certain games, the player was able to select the autoplay option, whereby the slots would continue to spin automatically if there was credit in the player's account. Following an investigation, KSA said it also identified the feature on at…
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Dutch regulator warns operator over autoplay feature
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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…
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Netherlands can become one of Europe's biggest online gambling markets
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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…
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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…
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Rise in Dutch Gambling Ads Prompts Legislative Debate
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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…
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Belgium’s 711 secures Dutch online casino licence
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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…
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Dutch Court Rules Loot Boxes are Not Gambling
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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,…
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Dutch Govt Eliminates Loophole Allowing Minors to Gamble
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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…
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Betca BV and Novamedia receive Dutch online licences
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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…
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Dutch Authorities Eliminate Loophole Allowing Minors to Gamble
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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…
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Dutch authorities fix potential underage play loophole
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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…
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23 top Wazdan online slots ready for Dutch market
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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…
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Dutch Market: KSA releases licenses for JVH's online casinos
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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…
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Belgium’s Casino De Spa Secures Dutch iGaming Licence
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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…
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Netherlands regulator urges online casinos to lower daily limits; warns Govt. could step in
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Dutch slots market negatively impacted by Covid-19 pandemic

After years of positive growth, 2019 and 2020 saw the slot machine sector and Holland Casino particularly suffering the effects of Covid-19. Overall, the land-based gaming market took a financial hit; however, it was noted that lotteries did not experience the same concerns. Following a market scan by the Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) that looked at…
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Dutch slots market negatively impacted by Covid-19 pandemic
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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…
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Gambling Commission Heads Facebook Lottery Shutdown
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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…
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Dutch lottery to gain Play'n GO online slots titles
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KSA warns customers as it investigates more offshore gambling sites

According to the KSA, a number of unlicensed online gambling providers shut down their websites quickly or block Dutch customers when confronted with legal action from the regulator. The KSA requires all gambling sites without a licence to block Dutch customers, rather than simply avoiding targeting the Netherlands. Entain, Kindred, 888, Betsson…
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KSA warns customers as it investigates more offshore gambling sites
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KSA issues warning over gambling on unlicensed sites

The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has cautioned customers against gambling with unlicensed operators. In a statement, the Netherlands' regulator recommended players remove any funds from "illegal providers" as they may soon become inaccessible. When confronted with enforcement action, the KSA said unlicensed providers "black out" their sites, making…
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KSA issues warning over gambling on unlicensed sites
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Spearhead Studios secures Dutch certification

Estimated to reach EUR 1.1 billion in 2024 by the Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA), the Netherlands is set to become a lucrative online gambling market in the regulated European space. As one of the fastest-growing gaming suppliers in the industry, Spearhead Studios is releasing an average of eight titles per month. Alongside their popular games,…
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Spearhead Studios secures Dutch certification
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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…
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Spearhead Studios expands iGaming reach to Dutch market
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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…
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Dutch Regulator to Probe 25 Gambling Websites for Breaches
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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…
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New Online Gambling Regulator Likely Coming To Curacao