KSA Renews Funding for Gambling Harm Prevention Projects
The Netherlands Gaming Authority (KSA) renewed funding for four projects focused on preventing gambling harm and raising awareness across key public groups.
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KSA urges public to report illegal gambling apps
The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) is calling for reports on any suspicious gambling apps in the App Store or Play Store.
In the Netherlands, illegal gambling companies mimic legal platforms, using familiar logos like Holland Casino’s to trick people and attract them to their apps. Moreover, one of those apps posed as a harmless game, only to redirect users to an illegal betting site. Another used Candy Crush as a gateway to promote a gambling game called Plinko.
In a recent update, the KSA revealed that since the beginning of 2025, the regulator has already blocked 20 illegal gambling apps from app stores.
Gambling advertisements in the Netherlands
On the advertising segment, the KSA also issued a warning to Circus Gran Casino for featuring professional athletes who may appeal to younger viewers in its ads. The footage showed ice hockey players in team gear at the casino arcade, celebrating a win. The content was taken down quickly after the regulator stepped in.
Recently, KSA alerted Dutch newspapers over unlicensed gambling ads, once again reminding them that the gambling industry must remain fair transparent, and protect the public, especially the younger generation.
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.
KSA Threatens Sanctions Over Illegal Gambling Activity
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gambling Authority, warns Chestoption SRL of fines for operating unlicensed gambling sites in the Netherlands.
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