Netherlands advances iGaming ads & bonuses ban proposal
On June 12, the Dutch government announced that the country is planning to implement a complete ban on online gambling advertisements and bonuses.The Netherlands’ Justice...
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Dutch study finds illegal gambling ads reached 38M Meta users
A study conducted by XY Legal Solutions and Licensed Dutch Online Gambling Providers (VNLOK) has revealed that 38 million Dutch users were exposed to illegal gambling ads on...
European gambling regulators send warnings over World Cup ads
Belgium’s and the Netherlands’ gambling regulators have issued warnings to operators over gambling ad restrictions connected to the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.On May...
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...
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”...