The VNLOK has appointed Rosemarijn Dral as its new Director at a time of notable transition for the Netherlands’ regulated online gambling sector. The decision reflects a broader effort by the industry to strengthen its institutional capacity as it navigates an increasingly complex political and regulatory environment....
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iGaming News, Laws
April 2, 2026
KSA clarifies duty of care rules for Dutch online gambling operators
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the official gambling regulator in the Netherlands, has published two detailed studies alongside updated guidance aimed at strengthening how licensed online gambling operators meet their duty of...
iGaming News, Laws
March 13, 2026
Dutch parties propose nationwide ban on online gambling ads
Debate around gambling regulation in the Netherlands has intensified after two political parties introduced a proposal that would prohibit online gambling advertising across the country. The initiative reflects growing political...
Companies & People, iGaming News
February 11, 2026
Kansspelautoriteit appoints Carol Verheij as vice chair
The Kansspelautoriteit has confirmed that Carol Verheij will join its board as a member and vice chair from 1 March 2026. The appointment was formally announced by the Dutch government...
iGaming News, Laws
December 29, 2025
Kansspelautoriteit issues AML notice to Toto Online operator
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued a formal notice to online gambling operator Toto Online following identified shortcomings under the Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing Act...
iGaming News, Laws
October 13, 2025
KSA warns of rising illegal gambling in the Netherlands
The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has released its autumn monitoring report for 2025, raising serious concerns about the growing influence of illegal online gambling operators in the Netherlands. The...
iGaming News, Laws
September 30, 2025
KSA fines influencers for promoting illegal gambling content
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has once again made headlines by taking formal action against social media influencers accused of promoting unlicensed online gambling platforms. In its most recent...
iGaming News, Taxation
September 17, 2025
Dutch Lottery warns gambling tax rise risks black market shift
The Nederlandse Loterij, the state-owned gambling operator in the Netherlands, has voiced strong concerns over the government’s plan to further increase gambling taxes in the coming year. Arjan Blok, the...
iGaming News, Laws
September 2, 2025
Unibet faces KSA penalty order of up to €450,000
The Dutch Gambling Authority, known locally as the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has imposed a penalty order on Unibet, the gambling brand operated by Kindred Group, which is now part of FDJ...
Companies & People, iGaming News
August 4, 2025
KSA appoints Jaap Wieland to bolster objections committee
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, or KSA) has formally announced the appointment of legal expert Jaap Wieland as the third chairperson of its Objections Advisory Committee. Effective from 15 July...
iGaming News, Laws
July 18, 2025
KSA warns ZEbet and Starcasino over unfair withdrawal terms
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gambling Authority, has issued formal warnings to online casino operators ZEbet and Starcasino after finding that both platforms imposed unlawful conditions on player withdrawals. The...
iGaming News, Laws
July 16, 2025
KSA escalates fight against illegal gambling ads
The Dutch Gambling Authority, known as Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has declared a major intensification of its actions aimed at stopping the digital advertising of gambling operators that lack official licensing. This...
iGaming News, Laws
July 14, 2025
KSA fines three firms for illegal gambling promotions
SBM Holding Group, Sun Block Media Labs 2.0, and JEF Holdings have been issued conditional penalty payments by the Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, or KSA) following a recent enforcement decision....
iGaming News, Laws
July 10, 2025
KSA sees strong compliance after ad sponsorship ban
The Dutch gambling authority, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has conveyed its approval of the outcomes following the recent enforcement of the prohibition on gambling-related sports sponsorships. The ban, which officially came...
iGaming News, Laws
July 10, 2025
VNLOK urges stronger action on illegal gambling
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) recently released its most comprehensive impact assessment to date regarding the effects of the regulatory updates implemented on October 1, 2024. The report reveals...
iGaming News, Laws
May 22, 2025
KSA to enforce sports sponsorship ban from July 2025
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit or KSA) has announced its intention to implement a firm and proactive enforcement approach in relation to the upcoming prohibition on sports sponsorships by online...
iGaming News, Laws
April 16, 2025
First-ever KSA fine for duty of care violations in gambling
In a historic move, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, has issued its inaugural fine for breaching the "duty of care" regulations in the country’s gambling industry. An operator,...
iGaming News, Laws
April 15, 2025
Rotterdam court orders Betsson to repay €385K to player
In a landmark ruling, the Rotterdam District Court has ordered online gambling operators BML Group and Corona Limited, subsidiaries of Betsson AB, to repay €385,378 to a Dutch player who...
iGaming News, Laws
March 21, 2025
KSA investigates illegal gambling ads in media
The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has ramped up its efforts to combat illegal gambling advertisements appearing in various online and print media outlets across the Netherlands. This latest investigation...
iGaming News, Laws
December 6, 2024
KSA targets illegal betting markets in the Netherlands
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has issued formal warnings to seven online gaming operators for offering unauthorized betting markets to players. These violations include betting on events involving individuals...