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 June 2026. The findings are based on VNLOK’s periodic review of Meta’s advertising repository and form part of a broader dispute over how illegal gambling promotions are identified and removed on social media....
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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
May 12, 2026
Dutch gambling advertising ban debate intensifies over player safety
The Dutch government is reviewing whether stronger gambling advertising restrictions are needed as policymakers continue reassessing the effectiveness of current player protection measures. Discussions now include the possibility of a...
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...
Responsible Gambling
April 15, 2026
KSA funds addiction prevention programs to reduce gambling harm
The Kansspelautoriteit has announced a targeted allocation of financial resources to support five health-focused initiatives aimed at reducing gambling-related harm across the Netherlands. The funding is distributed through the regulator’s...
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....
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...
Regulation
April 6, 2026
Netherlands strengthens gambling oversight and player protection
The regulatory landscape for online gambling in the Netherlands continues to evolve as authorities refine their approach to consumer protection and market supervision. The Kansspelautoriteit, commonly referred to as KSA,...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 16, 2026
Dutch lawmakers propose KSA fines up to 100% of operator revenue
Lawmakers in the Netherlands have introduced a proposal that could significantly expand the enforcement powers of the country’s gambling regulator. The initiative would allow the national regulator, Kansspelautoriteit, commonly known...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 10, 2026
KSA fines Novatech €24.8M for illegal online gambling in Netherlands
The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has imposed a record administrative fine of €24.846 million on offshore gambling operator Novatech for offering online gambling services to players in the Netherlands...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 9, 2026
Dutch gambling sector warns tax rises risk harming regulated market
The Dutch gambling sector has formally raised concerns over recent increases in gambling taxation, warning that the policy may unintentionally weaken the regulated market and reduce public revenue. In a...
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...
Responsible Gambling
January 23, 2026
Bet365 reprimanded by Dutch regulator over deposit limit checks
Bet365 has been formally reprimanded by the Dutch gambling regulator after an audit concluded that the operator failed to correctly apply mandatory deposit limit checks introduced under the Netherlands’ strengthened...
Compliance & AML
January 21, 2026
KSA broadens oversight to curb illegal gambling in Netherlands
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced a major expansion of its enforcement agenda for 2026. The authority is shifting its focus from merely targeting unlicensed gambling operators to...
iGaming News, Laws
October 29, 2025
KSA issues €2.65m fine to BetCity for violations
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, or KSA) has issued a substantial fine of €2.65 million against BetCity, a brand operated by BetEnt, a subsidiary of Entain Group, over serious failures...
iGaming News, Laws
September 22, 2025
Dutch portal exposes illegal online gambling trends
The Dutch reporting portal for illegal online gambling, Meld Vals Spel, has released a detailed overview of the activity it has tracked since its launch in November 2024. The platform...
Companies & People, iGaming News
July 23, 2025
Alexander Pechtold to Step Down as Dutch Lottery Chairman
Alexander Pechtold, a notable figure in Dutch public service and governance, will officially step down as chairman and member of the Supervisory Board of the Dutch Lottery (Nederlandse Loterij) on...
iGaming News, Laws
July 4, 2025
KSA says Dutch deposit limits may push players offshore
The Netherlands’ regulated online gambling market has undergone several regulatory changes since its liberalisation in October 2021. Designed to offer robust consumer protection and promote responsible gambling, the legislation has...