Kansspelautoriteit targets Meta over illegal gambling ads
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has filed more than 4,600 reports targeting Meta’s illegal gambling advertisements on Facebook and Instagram.The...
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Dutch government to fully ban gambling advertisements
The government of the Netherlands has announced plans to potentially introduce a blanket ban on gambling advertisements after investigations found that the country’s...
Kansspelautoriteit publishes guide on operators’ duty of care
The Kansspelautoriteit, the Dutch gambling regulator, has published new guidance on duty of care measures by online gambling license holders and has shared two new studies.
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KSA imposes record €24.8M fine on Novatech
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has issued a record fine of €24.8 million to illegal gambling operator Novatech, which operates the Qbet and 55Bet brands.In...
KSA imposes a penalty order on Polymarket
The Dutch gambling regulator (KSA) has imposed a penalty order that could go up to €840,000 if Polymarket doesn’t stop its operations in the country.The KSA stated that...
KSA orders operators not to use “share your bet” feature
The Dutch Gambling Regulator (KSA) has urged licensed operators to stop using the “share your bet” feature, as it resembles gambling advertising.The “share your bet”...
Dutch government to ban gambling ads and restrict licenses
An agreement published on January 30, 2026, shows the new Dutch government plans to fully ban gambling ads and limit the online licenses available in the market.The...
Kansspelautoriteit targets B2B suppliers in illegal gambling
The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) has widened its scope to target B2B suppliers and providers that enable illegal gambling in the country.In 2026’s regulatory agenda,...
Dutch KSA penalizes ComeOn €750K and Starscream €4.2M
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has fined two operators, ComeOn and Starscream, in an effort to fight against illegal betting activity and enforce player protection....
