The Netherlands’ gambling watchdog is tightening the screws on illegal offerings while warning politicians not to hand the black market an easy win. Polymarket told to stop serving Dutch customers The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has ordered Polymarket to immediately stop offering its prediction markets in the Netherlands, saying the product falls under illegal games of chance […]
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Unibet Faces €75 Million Dutch Class Action Over Pre-Licence Gambling Activity
Unibet Netherlands is facing a €75 million collective compensation claim from Dutch consumer organisation Dynamiet, which is representing around 2,500 players. The lawsuit targets Kindred Group, Unibet’s parent company, and its former subsidiary Risepoint, accusing them of facilitating illegal online gambling before the Netherlands’ Remote Gambling Act (KOA) came into force on 1 October 2021. […]
Dutch Gaming Authority Tightens Grip on Online Operators with Mandatory Exit Plans
The Netherlands is raising the stakes for online gambling operators with sweeping licensing changes that will force companies to plan their own market departure before they can even stay in the game. Starting January 1, 2026, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) will implement revised licensing requirements that fundamentally reshape how operators prove their worthiness […]
Tighter Dutch Gambling Limits Cut Player Losses, But Black Market Gains Ground
Stricter deposit limits in the Netherlands have driven down excessive gambling, but new data from the Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) shows this success may be fueling growth in the unlicensed market. Since the second half of 2024, tighter rules require players to engage with licensed operators before setting deposit limits above €350 per month (€150 […]
Dutch Gambling Reforms Stalled as Government Collapses, Future Hangs on Election Outcome
The Netherlands’ path toward tighter gambling regulations has hit a major roadblock after the country’s coalition government collapsed. The political rupture was triggered when Geert Wilders, leader of the far-right PVV, stormed out of an emergency meeting and pulled support for the ruling coalition. His departure stemmed from a dispute over immigration policy, which the […]
Dutch Crackdown on Risky Gambling Pays Off as Player Losses Dip, but Illegal Sites Still a Threat
Regulatory Shift Curbs High-Risk Behavior New rules rolled out by the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) in October 2024 appear to be having a real impact. A recent report from the regulator shows a sharp drop in high-loss gambling accounts following the introduction of mandatory deposit limits and tighter oversight. Before the changes, 4% of users […]
Pragmatic Play Expands Reach in Belgium and the Netherlands with Bingoal Partnership
A Strategic Collaboration to Enhance Gaming Offerings Pragmatic Play, a prominent game supplier headquartered in Gibraltar, has announced a significant expansion of its slots portfolio across the regulated markets of Belgium and the Netherlands through a new partnership with Bingoal. This collaboration not only introduces a variety of popular slot and dice games to Bingoal […]
Realistic Games Expands Dutch Market Presence Through Bingoal Partnership
Strategic Rollout Planned for Q1 2025 Realistic Games is strengthening its position in the Netherlands’ iGaming sector through a new partnership with established operator Bingoal. The collaboration will introduce Realistic’s slot portfolio to Dutch players through a measured rollout, with five titles being integrated weekly over a one-month period. Initial Game Selection The first wave […]
Dutch Gambling Watchdog Fines FBC BV for Illegal Online Games
FBC BV Faces €840,000 Penalty in Gambling Crackdown The Netherlands Gaming Authority (KSA) has imposed a significant penalty on Curaçao-based operator FBC BV for offering unlicensed games of chance on its platform, FreeBitco.in. This decision highlights the Dutch regulator’s firm stance on protecting players and maintaining the integrity of its gambling market. Investigations Expose Illegal […]
The Netherlands Cracks Down on Gambling Sponsorships and Illegal Operations
The Netherlands Gambling Authority, known as de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has recently issued formal warnings to three gambling operators for breaching new sponsorship regulations that came into force on 1 July. Under these regulations, gambling sponsorship in television programs and events is banned, with an exception for sports sponsorship, which will only be allowed until 1 […]
