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The Dutch Gambling Authority, KSA, imposed a €1.12 million fine on Blue High House, the operator of BetOnline.ag, for compliance violations.
The investigation found that BetOnline.ag lacked critical protections, including age verification and exposing younger age groups to gambling. Moreover, the operator also suggested features like autoplay and turboplay, which encourage excessive gambling.
This is not the first time when Blue High House has been under KSa’s target. Despite a fine last October, the company continued its illegal operations in the Netherlands. While BetOnline.ag has since stopped targeting Dutch players, the KSA keeps monitoring the market and warned of additional penalties for future violations.
Tighter iGaming regulations in the Netherlands
The Dutch iGaming market is constantly tightening its regulations by applying stricter deposit limits, real-time player monitoring, and a ban on untargeted advertising. The next regulation will introduce a tax hike that is expected to raise the gross gaming revenue rate to 34.2% in 2025 and 37.8% in 2026.
All these changes have prompted some operators to leave the Dutch market, including Flutter’s Tombola and LiveScore Bet. Industry groups argue that strict regulations could push players toward unregulated platforms, creating new challenges for regulators and operators.
FAQs
Is gambling legal in the Netherlands?
Gambling in the Netherlands is legal but is strictly regulated.
What is the legal gambling age in the Netherlands?
The legal gambling age in the Netherlands is 18.
What does KSA stand for?
The KSA, or Kansspelautoriteit, is an independent regulatory body in the Netherlands that oversees and regulates gambling activities within the country.
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