Dutch regulators investigate TonyBet for allegedly offering illegal gambling options.

The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) recently launched an investigation into operator TonyBet and issued a formal warning because the platform offered two types of betting options that violate Dutch law—Ballon d'Or winner and FIFA Club World Cup Ballon d'Or winner.According to Dutch

The increase in Dutch gambling tax leads to counterproductive effects: legal revenue declines, illegal market expands.

Netherlands will raise the gambling tax rate from 30.5% to 34.2% starting from 2025, originally intended to increase national revenue, but the result was contrary to expectations. The latest industry data shows that this policy has led to a decline in revenue in the legal market, a decrease rather t

Dutch gambling tax reform backfires: tax increase leads to a 200 million euro fiscal shortfall

According to the latest data, the gambling tax increase policy implemented by the Dutch government this year has backfired, leading to a significant decline in gambling tax revenue in the first half of 2025, resulting in a 200 million euro shortfall in the budget.As reported by the "Financial Daily,

Evoke and ComeOn Group join forces to relaunch 888 online casino in the Dutch online gambling market.

ComeOn Group and Evoke have reached a cooperation and announced the plan details to bring the 888 brand back to the Dutch market, after the brand had left the Dutch market for four years. Evoke, which owns William Hill, Mr Green, and 888, has chosen to collaborate with ComeOn Group, which will opera

The Dutch Liberal Democratic Party promises to strengthen online gambling regulation, proposing to grant more enforcement powers to the KSA.

The Dutch center-right People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) has prioritized the regulation of online gambling as a key campaign issue ahead of the general election on October 29. The party leader, Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius, stated that if elected, they would grant more power to the Dutch gam

KSA warns ZEbet and Starcasino: Do not restrict player withdrawals with improper terms

The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) recently issued formal warnings to licensed operators ZEbet and Starcasino for using improper terms to restrict player withdrawals, violating relevant regulatory provisions.The incident originated from a player complaint stating that ZEbet refuse

KSA takes action to regulate tennis betting violations, ZEbetting and Betca receive formal warnings.

The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) recently issued warnings to two online gambling operators, ZEbetting and Betca, for illegally offering betting markets on individual sets of tennis matches, an act that violates current Dutch gambling regulations.According to KSA's announcement, t

Dutch regulators praise the compliance of the gambling industry! The ban on gambling sponsorship takes full effect!

The Netherlands cracks down on illegal gambling ads, with KSA imposing heavy fines on SBM Holding Group, Sun Block Media Labs 2.0, and JEF Holdings.

The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) recently announced penalties against three companies—SBM Holding Group, Sun Block Media Labs 2.0, and JEF Holdings—for promoting illegal online gambling. These companies face fines of up to 75,000 euros (approximately 87,685 US dollars) per week

With the rise of the black market and stricter regulation, how long can the Dutch legal gambling market last?

Since the official opening of online gambling in the Netherlands in 2021, the government has quickly introduced a series of restrictive measures, from advertising bans to sponsorship bans, to deposit limits and affordability checks. Today, legal gambling operators are facing severe pressures such as

Netherlands strengthens gambling regulation, average player losses decrease by 31%, but risks in the illegal market rise.

The latest data from the Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) shows that a series of player protection measures implemented in the second half of 2024 significantly reduced the average loss of players by 31%. These measures include stricter deposit limits and affordability assessments, aimed at minimizing

Spinomenal partners with Starcasino to expand into the Dutch market, launching customized games to strengthen collaboration.

Leading iGaming content developer Spinomenal recently announced a new round of collaboration with operator Starcasino, officially expanding their successful partnership model from Belgium to the Dutch market.This collaboration will enable Dutch players to experience a variety of popular games on th

Dutch Online Gambling Industry Strategic Move! NOGA and VNLOK to Merge Soon!

Stakelogic partners with Hommerson.nl to strengthen its market layout in the Netherlands.

Stakelogic has announced a content partnership agreement with Dutch operator Hommerson.nl, introducing its full portfolio of slot machines and live casino products to the platform. This collaboration is facilitated through the Relax Gaming aggregation system, featuring custom-branded chroma key live

Netherlands completely halts sports betting sponsorship: Ban takes effect, gambling industry exits sports arenas.

Starting from July 2024, the Netherlands will officially implement a comprehensive ban on sports betting sponsorships, marking the final phase of the country's two-year gambling advertising cleanup. From now on, any gambling sponsorship agreements involving sports clubs, events, or athletes will be

KSA imposes its first fine! Dutch internet celebrity LeftlanePapi heavily penalized for promoting illegal gambling.

The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) recently issued its first fine to YouTube influencer LeftlanePapi, initiating a crackdown on illegal gambling promotions on social media.According to KSA, LeftlanePapi had been live streaming promotions for illegal online gambling sites on his channel, not only displ