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 without a licence. The regulator concluded that the operator allowed Dutch users to create accounts, deposit funds and participate in gambling activities through its platforms despite the absence of authorization to operate in the Dutch regulated market....
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