June 1, 2023

The KSA has appointed new chairs to its advisory committee

De Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, has revealed the selection of two new independent chairpersons for its Objections Advisory Committee. Adriane Koppe and Monique van Oers have been appointed as the new chairpersons of the Objections Advisory Committee of the Dutch gambling regulator, de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). They will be taking over from JME Feije, […]

May 30, 2023

The Netherlands KSA imposes a €1 million penalty on lottery groups for violating licensing regulations

Two lottery operators in the Netherlands have been cautioned by the country’s gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), regarding potential fines of up to €1 million if they persist in providing games that fall outside the scope of their licenses. Postcode Loterij and VriendenLoterij, two lottery operators in the Netherlands, have received an order from the KSA, […]

In illegal gambling raids, the Dutch police have apprehended 11 individuals

During a raid on a premises in Amsterdam, suspected of facilitating illegal gambling activities, the police in the Netherlands have arrested 11 individuals. In collaboration with the regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the police conducted a raid on a location situated on Nieuwpoortkade in Amsterdam-West on May 20. The operation was prompted by reports of illegal commercial […]

April 25, 2023

KSA introduces an enhanced self-exclusion program

The Dutch gambling regulatory body, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has unveiled an upgraded version of Cruks, the national self-exclusion program in the country. The revamped self-exclusion platform aims to simplify the process for consumers to temporarily exclude themselves from gambling activities, while still maintaining a minimum exclusion period of six months for players. The updated version of […]

April 20, 2023

BetCity’s Betent fined by KSA over ad breaches

After a TV report exposed Betent, a brand under Entain’s BetCity, the Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has launched an investigation and subsequently issued a fine of €400,000. The regulator found that Betent had violated the Netherlands’ gambling legislation by targeting advertisements towards young adults aged 18 to 24. Following claims made in the investigative […]

April 13, 2023

Anita Vegter appointed as Chair of the Advisory Board by KSA

The KSA has recently welcomed new members, with Vegter being appointed as the chair of the board responsible for overseeing the operations of the Dutch gambling regulator. Anita Vegter has been appointed as the new chair of the Advisory Board for the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), replacing Ronald Prins in this role, as announced […]

March 27, 2023

Marketing firm fined by KSA for illegal online gambling advertising

According to reports, the marketing company in question operated four websites promoting unlicensed gambling operators, which resulted in the Dutch gambling regulator KSA imposing a fine. Red Ridge Marketing has been fined €675,000 by the Dutch gambling regulator. Red Ridge Marketing has been fined €675,000 by the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), for advertising illegal […]