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NOGA warns of black market risk from Netherlands slot ban

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Dutch lawmakers pass bills to ban online gambling advertising, 'high risk' online games including slots

The Netherlands' House of Representatives voted on Tuesday in favor of two motions to ban online gambling advertising and what lawmakers termed as "high-risk" online casino games, including slots. The motions, proposed by Socialist Party (SP) MP Michiel van Nispen, received a narrow majority in the House of Representatives. The first motion called…

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Is it possible to play at online casinos in the Netherlands?

The gambling industry is currently one of the fastest growing industries, according to https. At the same time, with the development of Internet technology, online casinos have emerged that make it possible to gamble from home. But what about online gambling in the Netherlands? We find out in this article. The history of online gambling in the…

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An Overview of the Dutch Online Casino Market

The Netherlands is one of the relatively new markets to join the online casino industry. There have been plenty of Dutch casino fans looking to enjoy their games online. As of October 1st, 2021, they can do so with a mix of local and international brands. As a new market, it's quite appealing to casino brands. It enables them a foothold in Europe…

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Online Gambling Laws Change in Netherlands & Belgium

In the Netherlands, the Dutch Parliament has approved a mandate that calls on the European country's government to introduce tough fixed cross-operator deposit limits for the online gambling market along with a more severe regulatory crackdown. The motion to enforce'overarching playing limits' was proposed by ChristenUnie (CU) party leader and…

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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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Netherlands' NGR up 85% in 2022

The report is based on 2022 only, as it was the first full calendar year for the Netherlands' online gambling market. The country's market officially opened in October 2021, following the passage and ratification of the much-delayed Remote Gambling Act (KOA). This month marks two years since the market became live. NGR comprises of deposits minus…

Industry ・ 20 October 2023

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Dutch MP wants to make online gambling illegal again

Sunday, 15 October 2023 - 19:30 CDA Member of Parliament Anne Kuik is working on a bill to end legal online gambling in the Netherlands. She criticized the risk of debt and addiction among young people and condemned online gambling companies for prioritizing profit over the protection of players. - Anne Kuik (@AnneKuik) October 13, 2023 Online…

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Law ・ 20 July 2023

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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…

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Man admits role in online gambling syndicate, used earnings to fake CPF contributions for house loan

The 32-year-old man was arrested at Waterway Point as part of an islandwide operation by the police to nab those involved in an illegal gambling syndicate. SINGAPORE: An unemployed man looking for work joined an online gambling syndicate, first collecting illegal 4D and TOTO bets and later getting his account upgraded to "master agent", with other…

Incidents ・ 20 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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Playtech, Holland Casino team up for safer gambling research

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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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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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Toto Online Required to Pay Huge Fine due to Target Audience

Toto Online, a famous Netherlands brand owned by the Nederlandse Loterij, must pay a fine of 400000 euros due to targeting in their marketing campaigns. Taking prohibited actions: The Gaming Authority recently found out that the company has run its ads in an illegal manner by targeting young adults, which is strictly prohibited. Young adults are…

Gaming Authorities ・ 28 November 2022

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Online gambling in the Netherlands: Laws and Regulations

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Lottery ・ 22 October 2022

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Gambling Sites ・ 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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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…

Industry ・ 30 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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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…

Gambling Addiction ・ 19 September 2022

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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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 14 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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Two e-sports players charged with match-fixing, gambling during tournament

The men allegedly committed the offences during a 2020 tournament featuring the game Valorant. SINGAPORE: Two men linked with professional e-sports were charged on Friday (Aug 5) with gambling and fixing a match during an online tournament. Singaporeans Ryan Tan Shern, 20, and Malcolm Chung Wai Kiat, 24, allegedly committed the offences during a…

Sports ・ 05 August 2022

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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…

Gambling Addiction ・ 03 August 2022

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Singaporean Police Seizes $530K Tied to Illegal Online Gambling

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Law ・ 19 July 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

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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…

Law ・ 09 June 2022

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The Dutch government aims to fight the problem of gambling

The gambling market has become increasingly liberalised and legalised in recent decades. These markets are booming substantially. The awareness of online casinos increases with eye-catching advertising. Gambling is today recognized as the fastest-growing industry in the world. A constantly changing phase of the industry is remote gambling. The…

Law ・ 27 May 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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Navigating Gambling Regulations in 2022

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Law ・ 14 April 2022

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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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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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Two Bills Introduced in Parliament to Overhaul Singapore's Gambling Regulatory Regime

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Politics ・ 28 February 2022

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Upcoming changes in Singapore’s gambling laws

Currently, the statutes which cover all aspects of gambling in Singapore are the Betting Act 1960 (the BA), the Common Gaming Houses Act 1961 (the CGHA), the Private Lotteries Act 2011 (the PLA), the Casino Control Act 2006 (the CCA) and the Remote Gambling Act 2014 (the RGA). However, advancements in technology have made gambling products more…

Law ・ 19 February 2022

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Bills Introduced in Singapore Parliament to Remodel Gambling Regulations

Two bills introduced for First Reading in the Singapore Parliament on 14 February aim to address the evolving landscape of gambling in Singapore. Specifically, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore Bill expands the mandate of the Casino Regulatory Authority-a statutory board-by reconstituting it to establish the Gambling Regulatory…

Politics ・ 16 February 2022

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New offences for underage, proxy gambling among tighter safeguards proposed in Parliament

SINGAPORE: Underage and proxy gambling will be an offence, while more people will be prohibited from gambling under tighter safeguards proposed in a Bill introduced in Parliament on Monday (Feb 14). The Gambling Control Bill proposes to increase penalties for unlawful gambling both physically and online, and impose stiffer penalties for repeat…

Politics ・ 14 February 2022

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Law ・ 24 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

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Dutch government publishes gambling harm research law

The new rules require that all operators must provide certain data for research purposes, in order to enhance the understanding of harmful gambling. "In practice, research institutions and the persons employed or associated with them who conduct research into gambling addiction do not always easily obtain the required research data," it said. "To…

Gambling Addiction ・ 09 December 2021

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The Netherlands welcomes new online gambling trade association

The new industry body was founded by five potential gaming providers in the Netherland's new online market. "The energy among the members of VNLOK is extremely positive. Together we will do everything we can to make a real difference when it comes to proper regulation of the online gambling market and offering a responsible and safe range of online…

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Man admits being leader of illegal online gambling syndicate that pulled in over S$100 million in revenue

SINGAPORE - After starting an illegal online gambling syndicate in 2011 with his two older brothers, Seet Seo Boon helped to expand it in five years to a multimillion-dollar enterprise that collected a weekly revenue of at least S$1 million.

Finance ・ 08 December 2021

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Dutch Body KSA Gets Facebook to Axe Illegal Bingo Outfit

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Bingo ・ 28 November 2021

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JOI Gaming approved to roll out Jack casino brands in Dutch market

JOI Gaming confirmed last weekend the issuance of its license by Kansspelautoriteit, Dutch Gaming Authority, for its online casino jack.nl. The license, which is valid until November 20, 2021, was awarded to a JVH gaming & entertainment firm subsidiary, with the online casino slated to launch soon. JVH is based in the Netherlands and operates 85…

Industry ・ 23 November 2021

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Casino sector drives double digit growth at Kindred

The company, with businesses across Europe, the US and Australia, published its interim report for the period between January and September. Gross revenues in the third quarter were up six per cent to £298.4m and underlying EBITDA was up 13 per cent to £84.2m. Profit after tax was £60.6m compared with £52.5m. For the nine months revenue was up 33…

Law ・ 27 October 2021

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The Day: Opening Of The Dutch Regulated Online Gambling Market

As of today, gambling in the Netherlands is legalised andregulated by virtue of the Remote Gambling Act. Originally, the Actwas set to be enacted on the 1st of July 2020, however, it wasofficially enacted on the 1st of April 2020 allowing for marketopening to take place today, six months thereafter. Rene Janses, the chairman of the Dutch…

Law ・ 25 October 2021

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Dutch regulator approves 10 online gaming licences

The recipients of the licences will be announced by the KSA later this week. After initially expecting to receive up to 40 licence applications, the KSA said it had received 28 by April, with all applicants having paid their €48000 licence fee. KSA chairman René Jansen has said he expects more licencees to be added in the near future as further…

Industry ・ 13 October 2021

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Gamomat now available in the Dutch market

Gamomat has announced its slots portfolio is now available to the Dutch iGaming market, following the introduction of the Netherlands' Remote Gambling Act. The company's game offer includes a wide selection of titles such as Books & Bulls, Fancy Fruits, The Book Beyond and La Doce Vita; Dutch gamblers will now have access to the mentioned games…

Christmas ・ 11 October 2021

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Holland Casino Selects Nuvei to Support the Launch of iGaming in the Netherlands

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Gaming Authorities ・ 10 October 2021

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The KSA announces 10 new online gambling license approvals

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has decided to approve 10 online gaming operators for licensing in the Netherlands. The new industry is set to launch on October 1, with license holders able to offer games of chance online. Applications for licensing were submitted months ago, so the Dutch Gaming Authority cut it close announcing those that were…

Law ・ 07 October 2021

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Dutch self-exclusion program goes live after fault delayed launch

The Centraal Register Uitsluiting Kansspelen (Cruks) was initially set to launch on 1 October, corresponding with the opening of the country's newly regulated online gambling market. However, a technical fault with Cruks meant the system was unavailable. As a result, players were not able to gamble with licensed operators in the country. This issue…

Gambling Addiction ・ 05 October 2021

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Dutch Regulator Approves First Ten Online Gambling Licenses

Update September 29, 2021: The KSA has revealed the names of the online gambling companies that will receive licenses to operate in the Dutch market starting October 1. They are TOTO Online BV, FPO Netherlands BV, Holland Casino NV, NSUS Malta Limited, Play North Limited, Tombola International Malta Plc, Hillside (New Media Malta) Plc, Bingoal…

Law ・ 04 October 2021

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Bet365, Tombola and Holland Casino among first Dutch online licensees

The legal igaming market will launch on 1 October and the KSA yesterday (28 September) said it had awarded an initial 10 licences ahead of the opening. KSA also approved the Janshen Hahnraths Group with FPO Nederland, Italy-based Betent, Belgian brand Bingoal, NSUS Malta, which runs the GGPoker.eu brand and sports media and betting business…

Law ・ 04 October 2021

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Netherlands launches regulated online gambling market

Online gambling had previously been prohibited in the Netherlands, but the passage and subsequent enactment of the delayed Remote Gambling Act (KOA) meant the market was finally able to launch. Initially, the KOA was scheduled to enter into law on 1 July 2020, with the market to open six months later at the start of 2021. However, in November 2019,…

Law ・ 04 October 2021

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PokerStars Must Exit Dutch Gambling Market by November

When Netherlands lawmakers passed the Remote Gambling Act in April 2021, it meant an end to the country's unlicensed online gambling market. With internet gambling now legal across the country, gaming regulator De Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has given its final deadline for all unlicensed operators to leave. must stop accepting new customers by…

Industry ・ 04 October 2021

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Dutch Gambling Regulator Issues €531,250 Fine to Tipico

The Netherlands' gambling regulator has fined Tipico's Malta-based subsidiary €531250 ($622494) for illegally targeting Dutch people with its online gambling offering. People in the Netherlands were able to gamble through the tipico.com website; this offense alone cost Tipico a €200000 ($234351) fine from Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). the KSA increased…

Law ・ 25 September 2021

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Regulated Dutch online casino affiliates to receive Quality Mark

After the introduction of the Dutch Remote Gambling Act earlier this year, with market launch due for 1 October, online casino affiliates will now be given a Quality Mark by Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA). The KVA verifies how an affiliate respects Dutch regulation, with the Quality Mark's purpose to ensure casino affiliates demonstrate…

Affiliate ・ 10 September 2021

World Casino News

KSA announces guidance regarding online gambling advertising

Starting on October 1, the new online gambling market of the Netherlands will launch services. Ahead of this launch, Dutch regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has announced new guidance involving recruitment to sites and advertising. Operators are to follow the guidance to stay in compliance with the region's online gambling regulations. Answering…

Law ・ 07 September 2021

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Dutch Regulator Expects to Issue 35 Online Gambling Licences

The Netherlands Gaming Authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) is expecting that it will have to grant around 35 online gambling licences, after its iGaming regulation comes into force. KSA said it expects to receive around 40 licence applications, many of which will come from international operators, when the Remote Gambling Act comes into effect on…

Gaming Authorities ・ 06 September 2021

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Dutch online casino market opens to players on October 1

Although the Dutch Remote Gambling act has officially come into effect on April 1, 2021, players will notice the big difference six months later. After this half year of preparations, online casinos can welcome players to their lobbies. Many Dutch players have been eagerly anticipating this moment, as this activity attracts over half a million…

Industry ・ 27 August 2021

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KSA chair reminds sector of body’s new powers to stop illegal gambling

The enhanced authority is derived from articles 34a and 34n of the new Remote Gambling Act, granting the KSA regulatory powers that it didn't previously have. With regard to land-based operations, the KSA reserves the right to shut down business premises to facilitate an investigation later on. It can also conduct home searches without permission…

Law ・ 24 August 2021

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MHA proposing to amend gambling laws on social gambling, online games and claw machines

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is inviting the public to give feedback on proposed amendments to gambling laws that cover social gambling, online games and claw machines. MHA is also proposing to raise penalties for repeat offenders who facilitate or operate illegal gambling services, and amend the definition of gambling so that it…

Law ・ 08 August 2021

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'It was an escalating thrill': The dangerous addiction of illegal gambling websites

SINGAPORE: The demonstration URL, comprising solely of random numbers, to this illegal sports betting website was as dubious as it could get. A successful login led to the main interface, which was designed in soothing blue, red and grey, but still managed to produce a sensory overload. The menu on the left listed a multitude of sports, from…

Gambling Sites ・ 08 August 2021

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Netherlands regulator sets online gambling exclusion rules

he Netherlands Gaming Authority, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has established the policy rules for people to be involuntarily excluded from participating in any kind of gambling. As a result of the Remote Gambling Act, which went into force on April 1 this year to regulate online gambling for the first time in the country, there will be a player…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 July 2021

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Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to Singapore’s Gambling Laws

In a press release dated 12 July 2021, the Ministry of Home Affairs of Singapore (MHA) announced that it is seeking feedback from the public on certain proposed amendments to the existing gambling legislation. The proposed amendments seek to address two trends in the gambling landscape. First, advancements in technology relating to the internet and…

Law ・ 19 July 2021

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Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to Laws Governing Gambling Activities

The Ministry of Home Affairs (" MHA ") is conducting a public consultation (" Consultation ") on proposed amendments to the laws regulating gambling in Singapore. The amendments primarily seek to address two recent trends in the gambling landscape: (1) Advancements in technology - which have made gambling products more accessible, leading to the…

Baccarat ・ 16 July 2021

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Dutch Gambling Regulator Imposes €500,000 Fine on N1 Interactive Limited

Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has imposed a fine of €500000 (£425967.50) on Maltese-based company N1 Interactive Limited. Since the Netherlands operates a regulated offline gambling market, whereby online gambling is not yet (but soon to be) allowed, N1 received a fine for offering illegal gaming to Dutch players. Words like…

Law ・ 16 July 2021

Times Of Malta

How do the Netherlands regulate online casinos?

The Netherlands' online gambling casinos and market are the youngest in the European Union countries. The online gambling regulations governing the online market are yet to come into being in September of 2021. However, this does not mean that the market has been inactive or players cannot access online gambling platforms. It only means that Dutch…

Sports ・ 15 July 2021

Legit Gambling

Singapore To Draft New Gaming Regulations With Public Opinions

Singapore has one of the most regulated gambling markets in the world and a number of countries have studied Singapore's gambling laws in an attempt to pick up best practices and adopt them in their own gaming regulations. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in Singapore recently announced that it will seek feedback from the general public as it…

Travel ・ 13 July 2021

iGaming Business

Dutch regulator fines Betchan owner for illegal gambling

The Kansspelautoriteit said an investigation found that the Betchan site violated Dutch laws as it was accessible from the Netherlands and that it was not mentioned as a country in which online games of chance are illegal. KSA also said there were various indications that the offer was aimed at Dutch players, such as the word'Amsterdam' used as a…

Law ・ 13 July 2021

Gaming Intelligence

Singapore opens consultation to amend gambling laws

The Singapore Government has launched a new public consultation to amend the country's gambling laws and regulations to cover evolving gambling products and the advancements of technology. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Policy Development Division (MHA) is seeking feedback on proposals to consolidate existing gambling legislation covering both…

Law ・ 13 July 2021

Gambling News

Singapore Starts Consultation for Proposed Gambling Law Reform

Gambling laws in Singapore are about to get tougher, as Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has said it would seek public input to steer a more comprehensive regulatory framework on the country's gambling industry. The ministry is responding to a now tangible overlap between online gambling and gaming, with the terms often used…

Law ・ 13 July 2021

Marketing - Interactive

MHA proposes amendments to laws on online social gambling

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has opened the floor to the public regarding amendments to the gambling legislation later this year. This follows a statement where MHA announced the establishment of a new gambling regulatory authority, released on 3 April earlier this year. According to the ministry, it is neither "practical nor desirable to…

Law ・ 13 July 2021

GGRAsia

Singapore to allow family social gambling, not online social

Singapore plans to permit "social gambling" among family and friends under revised gambling legislation the city-state plans. But the Ministry of Home Affairs said in a Monday statement that it did not intend to allow "online social gambling among families and friends" under the revised legislation. "We are proposing to exempt physical social…

Travel ・ 12 July 2021

Gamers Suffice

Dutch Gaming Regulator Launches Investigation on Gambling Websites

Kansspelautoriteit, also known by its acronym KSA, is the official Dutch gaming regulator. The institution recently launched a fresh investigation to root out illegal websites. This crackdown comes only a few months before the online advertisement ban is booted, and license holders will be free to market their products to gamblers. The KSA…

Gambling Sites ・ 11 July 2021

European Gaming

Endorhina’s Head of Legal reports on the Netherlands’ new gambling law

Jakub, Endorphina's Head of Legal, shares his thoughts in a detailed report on the Netherlands' new gaming application process. We learned that starting October 1st, 2021, the Netherlands will finally release their new law regulation for online gambling! Jakub explains that the market now becomes open for all types of licenses, like bets on events…

Law ・ 01 July 2021

iGaming Business

Netherlands raises gambling levy rates

The Dutch Government has announced a series of changes to levies and fees ahead of the launch of the online market from 1 October, with the figures to last for the next 10 years. The gambling levy for all providers of games of chance will be increased due to an uptick in the costs incurred by the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) gaming authority, related…

Law ・ 29 June 2021

iGaming Business

GiG to relaunch Dutch affiliate sites when market opens

The technology supplier and media business will introduce Dutch language versions of online casino review sites TopCasinoBonus.com and CasinoTopsOnline.com in October 2021, with the country's online market scheduled to open at the start of that month. TopCasinoBonus.com was a successful Dutch website until it was required to leave the market in…

Affiliate ・ 21 June 2021

Affiliate Insider

GiG will launch two Online Casino review sites in the Netherlands

The Gaming Innovation Group Inc (GiG) is planning to launch two Dutch language Online Casino review sites in the Netherlands in October 2021, in line with the opening of the Dutch iGaming market. Top-notch reviews of online casinos The Gaming Innovation Group Inc (GiG) will launch two Online Casino review sites in the…

Gambling Sites ・ 18 June 2021

Legit Gambling

Kansspelautoriteit Warns iGaming Operators To Control Their Advertising

The Netherlands legalized online gambling via the Dutch Remote Gambling Act (KOA) and started accepted license applications from April 1, 2021. Licensed online gambling operators in the Netherlands will be able to offer their services to Dutch players from October 1, 2021. Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) which is the gambling watchdog in the Netherlands…

Law ・ 24 May 2021

iGaming Business

KSA chair Jansen warns against gambling ad “bombardment”

Jansen noted that, with the regulated Dutch igaming market opening from 1 October, operators will naturally wish to attract customers, which could potentially lead to "a bombardment of advertisements". However, he said that elsewhere in Europe, this led to much stricter ad laws, citing Belgium, Italy, Spain and Great Britain as examples of…

Law ・ 20 May 2021

iGaming Business

Dutch Online Gambling Association joins All-In Diversity Project

As a partner of the project, the NOGA and its members will have access to information, webinars and training related to diversity, equality and inclusion. The All-in Diversity Project also counts Entain, Microgaming, Caesar Entertainment, Betsson, IGT, Scientific Games, Flutter Entertainment, Gaming Innovation Group, Kindred Group and, more…

Law ・ 19 May 2021

Gambling Insider

Dutch regulator launches new investigation into illegal websites

The Netherlands' gaming authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced it is starting a new round of action against illegal websites. In its latest investigation, the KSA will continue to target websites or affiliates that promote illegal online games of chance. With the launch of the legal online gambling market set to take place in October,…

Incidents ・ 11 May 2021

World Casino News

Online gambling fraud on the rise in Singapore

In Singapore and the last few years have reportedly seen unsuspecting victims lose in excess of $11.6 billion at the hands of scammers running'fake' online gambling platforms. According to a report from GGRAsia, most online gambling is illegal in the former British outpost but some punters have been attempting to circumvent this prohibition by…

Trust and Safety ・ 02 February 2021

The Indian Wire

Stakelogic declared as the founding partner of Dutch Gaming Association

Netherlands is gearing up itself for the online gaming market which would be regulated. As part of the preparations, the Dutch Gaming Association (DGA) announced Stakelogic as its founding partner. Stakelogic is the online casino content developer which would provide its portfolio of video slots to operators through the DGA's platform. The…

Industry ・ 19 January 2021

Calvin Ayre

Oryx Gaming readies itself for Netherlands entry

The Dutch iGaming segment is now just months away from flipping the switch and the race is on to see who will be able to command a larger share of the market once everything goes live. The final touches of the Remote Gambling Act are now being added in preparation of a March completion, and a subsequent September iGaming launch, but operators…

Sports ・ 19 January 2021

iGaming Business

Betway joins Dutch Online Gambling Association

Betway joins the likes of bet365, Betsson Group, Dazzletag, Entain (previously GVC Holdings), Flutter Entertainment and Kindred Group as members of the NOGA. The NOGA said it expects to add more new members in the coming months, prior to the launch of online gambling in September 2021. "Betway is one of the world's leading providers of premium…

Law ・ 19 January 2021