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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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...
Compliance & AML
May 4, 2026
VNLOK appoints Rosemarijn Dral as new director amid Dutch reforms
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...
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
January 26, 2026
Meta under scrutiny for illegal gambling adverts on social media
Meta faces growing criticism for its role in hosting and profiting from illegal gambling advertisements on its social media platforms. Industry bodies and regulators in Europe and the United Kingdom...
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...
iGaming News, Laws
August 5, 2025
Rise in gambling tax fuels illegal betting in Netherlands
In January 2025, the Dutch authorities implemented an increase in the gambling tax rate, raising it from 30.5% to 34.2%. The primary objective behind this decision was to enhance state...
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
November 26, 2024
Reporting Tool to Tackle Illegal Online Gambling
The Netherlands has taken a significant step in its efforts to combat the illegal online gambling market with the launch of a new reporting tool. Developed by two prominent Dutch...