Legal
January 20, 2023
KSA Issues $1M Fine against Shark77 over Illegal Offering
Details of the regulatory action emerged Thursday. The KSA explained that the fine, close to $1 million, comes after a probe uncovered breaches to the Betting and Gaming Act, the main gambling law currently in effect for the Netherlands. The gambling watchdog said that operators that do not hold a license are prohibited from offering […]
Industry
December 15, 2022
KSA Investigating Operators Over Responsibility Violations
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling authority, will investigate a bunch of operators that might have breached the social responsibility requirements by allowing players to lose a lot of money. The KSA Is Investigating a Number of Operators During a speech at the Amsterdam Gambling & Awareness Congress 2022 event, René Jansen, chairman of the […]
Industry
December 7, 2022
KSA to Continue Monitoring World Cup Betting Activities
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), warned the industry that it will continue to monitor the betting market with vigilance, ready to pounce on every occasion in which gambling providers are trying to push the boundaries of the rules. Orange Fever The regulatory monitoring of the market intensified alongside the progression of the Dutch national […]
Industry
December 5, 2022
Holland Casino Told Not to Promote Retail Locations via Online License
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. Online Gambling Licensees Cannot Advertise Retail Locations, Says KSA On Friday, the KSA published a decision, explaining that Holland Casino, through […]
Industry
November 29, 2022
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. The KSA Reprimanded Operators for Offering Cashback Bonuses In a letter, the KSA ordered gambling companies in the country to immediately stop offering […]
Legal
November 28, 2022
KSA Fines Toto Online €400K over Targeting Young Adults
The gambling regulator in the Netherlands, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), announced a new regulatory action against one licensee. Toto Online Targeted Young Adults, Says KSA On Friday, the gambling watchdog revealed it imposed a hefty fine against the operator Toto Online. The KSA released details outlining that the licensee breached the rules about gambling advertising. Upon investigation, […]
Industry
November 23, 2022
KSA Spotted Breaches Amid the World Cup Hype
The highly-anticipated FIFA World Cup is already underway with sports fans and bettors from all over the world following the professional soccer tournament. As wagering operators seek to make the most out of the hype, however, some fail to remain compliant with their local regulations. In the Netherlands, for example, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) had to […]
Legal
November 18, 2022
KSA Probes Affiliates over Targeting Vulnerable People
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the gambling regulator in the Netherlands, announced a new probe into affiliate websites it believes targeted problem gamblers. Affiliates Face Investigation by the KSA On Thursday, the regulator revealed that it launched a new investigation into websites that promoted illegal gambling. Upon searching for illegal gambling offers, the regulator came across a couple […]
Legal
November 11, 2022
Two Dutch Operators Warned by KSA over Monitoring Breaches
The gambling regulator in the Netherlands, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), warned two gambling operators on Thursday. The latest warning comes after the regulator uncovered deficiencies in monitoring and controlling the behavior of online gamblers. Kansspelautoriteit Warns Two Gambling Operators The KSA probed into the operations of two gambling licensees and identified breaches of the Money Laundering […]
Lottery
November 2, 2022
KSA Scolds NPL for Featuring a Celebrity in Ad
The Netherlands’ gaming regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has warned the National Postcode Lottery (NPL) over its use of a celebrity in marketing. The authority believes that such ads may unintentionally appeal to minors. The Regulator Reprimanded the Lottery The KSA noted that the NPL featured a local celebrity in one of its recent TV ads […]