Industry
June 16, 2022
‘Excessive and Untargeted’ Gambling Advertising Seen as Risk
The Netherlands’ gambling minister Franc Weerwind gave a positive initial assessment of the safeguards in the KOA regime but noted the country should cautiously proceed forward with the gambling reforms. Proceed Forward with Caution Weerwind, who replaced former minister Sander Dekker earlier this year after the re-election of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte introduced a […]
Business
June 16, 2022
Kansino Enters Sponsorship Deal with Football Club AZ Alkmaar
Beginning July 2022, Kansino will be the new main sponsor of the Dutch football club AZ Alkmaar. The logo of the gambling operator will be visible on the front of the AZ shirts for the next four seasons. This deal marks the first such sponsorship change in twelve years. The team’s previous partner, AFAS Software, […]
Casino
June 8, 2022
Kindred Group Granted Gaming License in the Netherlands
Kindred Group (formerly Unibet Group Plc) has announced it has obtained a gaming license for the Netherlands, completing another step in its locally regulated markets strategy. New Local License for Kindred in the Netherlands Some of Europe’s most successful gaming brands are brought under the umbrella of Malta-based Kindred Group. The company had been having […]
Industry
May 31, 2022
Diablo Immortal to Miss Belgian and Dutch Markets over Gambling Regulation
Diablo Immortal, the latest and much-anticipated installment in the iconic video gaming series, may not release in Belgium and the Netherlands this week as both jurisdictions are still wary of loot boxes, which are said to be a part of the experience in the upcoming Activision Blizzard title. Diablo Immortal’s Loot Boxes Cause a Problem […]
Industry
May 31, 2022
Dutch Survey Confirms Young Adults See More Gambling Ads
A survey into the habits of Dutch consumers has indicated that people have been exposed to an increasing number of gambling-related advertisements. The survey has been conducted by the Netherlands Online Gambling Association and targeted adults who are at least of the legal gambling age in the country, 18. The study further focused on younger […]
Legal
May 25, 2022
KSA Reminded Affiliates They Should Follow Regulations
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA, the Dutch gambling regulator) has issued warnings to 50 affiliate sites. The authority is not happy that some of the gambling advertisements send people to an operator’s website even when this may not be the customers’ intention. The KSA Believes Affiliates Are Negligent of the Rules The KSA contacted a number of […]
Legal
May 12, 2022
Judges Dismissed Mr Green’s Appeal against KSA’s Fine
Mr Green, a William Hill-owned online gambling company, was recently fined for allowing Dutch players to play. Although it made its offerings available in the country, the operator is not licensed in the Netherlands. The company appealed to a court in The Hague for a reduction of its fine but to no avail. Mr Green […]
Casino
May 12, 2022
Kansino Introduces Stakelogic Live Games in Netherlands
Stakelogic Live has launched its products with the Dutch casino operator Kansino. As a result, the supplier is deploying its entire variety of live games with the brand in the Netherlands, including popular choices such as Auto Roulette, Auto Roulette Classic, European Roulette, and American Blackjack among others. Stakelogic Expecting to Make Splash with Dutch […]
Industry
May 10, 2022
Holland Casino Appointed Former Airlines Officer as CEO
Holland Casino, the Netherlands’ state-owned operator, has announced a major change to its leadership team. The company recently parted ways with its previous chief executive officer and will appoint Petra de Ruiter in his place. De Ruiter Joins as CEO De Ruiter is an experienced businesswoman who has mostly worked in the realm of aviation. […]
Casino
May 10, 2022
Bingoal Teams up with Neccton to Protect Gamblers in Netherlands
As Belgium faces changes to the way gambling ads reach customers, family-owned gambling operator Bingoal is upping its personal commitment to making sure that players are safe. To this end, the company has teamed up with Neccton, an established software company that will now be used to bolster responsible gambling practices in the Netherlands, where […]
