Dutch trade association VNLOK has taken legal action against Meta over what it describes as the continued appearance of illegal gambling advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. The proceedings bring the responsibilities of major online platforms into sharper focus as Dutch authorities and lawmakers examine how illegal gambling operators reach consumers through digital advertising....
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Industry News
September 16, 2026
Dutch iGaming operators face shifting demand as offshore interest grows
The Dutch online gambling market continues to expand, but recent market intelligence indicates that growth is not being distributed evenly across licensed operators. Blask data for the 12 months through...
Gambling Law & Taxation
September 7, 2026
Dutch lawmakers call for faster action against unlicensed gambling
Dutch lawmakers are calling for faster and tougher measures against unlicensed gambling as concerns grow over the scale of the online black market. The debate has placed website blocking, payment...
Regulation & Licensing
August 31, 2026
VNLOK reports illegal gambling ads remain widespread on Meta platforms
Dutch trade association VNLOK says Facebook and Instagram users in the Netherlands continued to encounter substantial volumes of gambling advertising linked to operators without a Dutch licence during May and...
Gambling Authorities
August 21, 2026
Kansspelautoriteit highlights gambling exposure among minors and young adults
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has reported new findings on how minors and young adults encounter gambling and begin participating after reaching the legal age. Three separate studies indicate...
Gambling Authorities
August 19, 2026
KSA launches open-source model to assess risky online gambling
The Netherlands Gambling Authority, known as the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has highlighted a new open-source machine-learning model developed by researchers at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) to help assess risky gambling...
Licences
August 10, 2026
Netherlands enters first major gambling licences renewal cycle in 2026
The Netherlands is entering a significant phase in the development of its regulated online gambling market as the first wave of gambling licences granted after the October 2021 market opening...
Gambling Authorities
July 22, 2026
KSA orders TonyBet to remove football-style ad for breaching rules
The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has instructed online gambling operator TonyBet to remove an advertisement after determining that it breached the Netherlands' restrictions on the use of role models...
Partnerships & Expansion
July 7, 2026
Relax Gaming launches with Starcasino Netherlands
Relax Gaming has continued its expansion across Europe's regulated online gambling sector by introducing its complete portfolio of casino content to Starcasino in the Netherlands. The latest integration reflects the...
Taxation
June 24, 2026
Dutch gambling tax rises miss revenue forecasts, KSA review finds
A Dutch review found the 2025 gambling-tax rise produced about €2 million rather than the forecast €108 million; 2026 is also projected below target.
Laws
June 1, 2026
KSA launches World Cup campaign to warn young adults about betting risks
The Dutch gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has launched a nationwide responsible gambling initiative aimed at young adults ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The campaign, titled "Laat je...
Gambling Authorities
May 20, 2026
KSA tightens gambling oversight ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has announced stricter monitoring and enforcement measures ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, signalling increased scrutiny of sports betting activity and gambling advertising...
Compliance & AML
April 27, 2026
Kansspelautoriteit bans own goal bets over match-fixing concerns
The Kansspelautoriteit has directed licensed operators to remove betting markets on own goals, citing heightened risks linked to match manipulation. The decision follows a targeted review of sportsbook offerings in...
Compliance & AML
April 14, 2026
Kansspelautoriteit finds minimal underage access in online gambling
The Kansspelautoriteit has concluded that minors are largely unable to access licensed online gambling platforms in the Netherlands, following a detailed regulatory review of account registration and financial verification systems....
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 10, 2026
Nederlandse Loterij takes legal action against Qbet over illegal gambling
Nederlandse Loterij has initiated civil proceedings against Qbet, widely described as one of the largest unlicensed gambling platforms accessible within the Netherlands. The legal action reflects a broader effort by...
Compliance & AML
April 10, 2026
KSA flags Unibet operator Optdeck for AML non‑compliance
The Kansspelautoriteit has issued a formal regulatory instruction to Optdeck Service Limited, the operator behind the Unibet brand, following findings of non-compliance with Dutch anti-money laundering requirements. The decision reflects...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 6, 2026
KSA clarifies rules on payouts and account closures in Netherlands
The Kansspelautoriteit, commonly referred to as KSA, has issued a formal clarification to licensed online gambling operators in the Netherlands regarding the handling of player account closures and the payout...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 3, 2026
Kansspelautoriteit warns Bingo Loco over illegal gambling events
The Kansspelautoriteit has issued formal warnings to Ireland-based organiser Legs Eleven Limited and the Rotterdam venue Maassilo following findings that a series of Bingo Loco events breached Dutch gambling regulations....
Responsible Gambling
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...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 27, 2026
Kansspelautoriteit clarifies rules on sports betting markets scope
The Kansspelautoriteit has issued a formal clarification regarding the scope of licensed sports betting activities in the Netherlands, reinforcing that operators may only offer wagers directly linked to recognised sporting...
Compliance & AML
March 25, 2026
JOI Gaming Limited faces KSA scrutiny over JACKS.NL link
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit has formally addressed JOI Gaming Limited following a compliance issue tied to advertising restrictions in the Netherlands. The matter relates to a link embedded on...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 19, 2026
KSA guidance on online gambling ad ban compliance in Netherlands
The Kansspelautoriteit has issued detailed guidance aimed at clarifying how licensed remote gambling operators must comply with the Netherlands’ ban on untargeted online advertising. The document provides practical direction, legal...
Compliance & AML
March 4, 2026
Netherlands match-fixing reports remain stable in 2025 analysis
The number of suspected match-fixing alerts submitted to the Dutch gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit, remained broadly stable in 2025 compared to the previous year. However, while the volume of reports...
Regulation
March 2, 2026
Kansspelautoriteit reviews ad breaches involving TonyBet, Betcity and Kansino
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), commonly referred to as the Dutch Gambling Authority, has formally contacted three licensed operators, TonyBet, Betcity and Kansino, in relation to separate marketing compliance incidents. The cases...
Regulation
February 25, 2026
KSA clarifies ban on role models in gambling ads including influencers
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit has issued further clarification regarding the implementation of the national ban on the use of role models in gambling advertising. The authority confirmed that the...
Regulation
February 13, 2026
KSA warns operators over early payout feature clarity
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit has issued a formal warning to several licensed online sports betting operators regarding the communication of their so called “early payout” feature. The authority found...
People & Appointments
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...