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. The matter has drawn attention to the regulatory framework governing games of chance in the Netherlands and the boundaries between entertainment and gambling activities....
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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...
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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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
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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...
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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...
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February 9, 2026
Dutch regulator addresses bet365 and One Casino betting errors
The Dutch Gambling Authority has confirmed that it has held discussions with bet365 and One Casino after identifying errors that allowed bets to be placed on prohibited football markets. The...
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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
December 23, 2025
KSA fines LeoVegas €500,000 for player protection failures
The Dutch gambling regulator has issued a significant financial penalty to LeoVegas, one of the leading online gambling operators in Europe, citing repeated failures to meet statutory duty-of-care obligations. The...
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
KSA: 50% of gambling money goes to illegal operators
Despite notable advancements in the Netherlands’ regulated gambling landscape, the country’s gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has raised concerns about the enduring dominance of unlicensed operators when it comes to consumer...
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September 16, 2024
Netherlands Tightens Gambling Regulations
Just when the gambling industry thought it could operate with fewer restrictions, the Netherlands is making headlines with its stringent licensing enforcement. As the nation moves to regulate online and...