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 […]
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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 […]
Dutch Gambling Regulator Bolsters Player Safeguards, Industry Applauds Move
The Netherlands’ gambling landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the country’s gaming authority, ramps up efforts to protect players. In a move welcomed by the online gambling sector, the KSA has launched a specialized unit called Duty of Care Online, aimed at intensifying scrutiny of online operators’ responsible gaming practices. This […]
EvenBet’s Strategic Entry into the Dutch Gaming Market
Certification and Market Expansion EvenBet Gaming, a prominent online gaming provider, has recently expanded its operational reach to the Netherlands after acquiring a critical certification from the Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). This certification, following a rigorous technical assessment by BMM Testlabs, permits EvenBet to offer its poker and card games to regulated operators within […]
Netherlands Implements Online Gambling Ad Ban and Restrictions on High-Risk Games
In a significant policy shift, the Netherlands’ House of Representatives has endorsed a ban on online gambling advertisements and high-risk games such as online slots. The decision came during a parliamentary session where ten of the fourteen motions related to gambling were adopted. These motions, championed by Socialist Party MP Michiel van Nispen, include strict […]