The gambling industry in the Netherlands is diverse, including widely sold lotteries and legal casinos that offer a variety of gambling activities. The government strictly regulates the gambling industry to standardize operations and protect consumer rights, while also focusing on the economic benef
The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has issued a warning to 711 BV following a report from a concerned parent that the operator had placed advertising banners on a primary school homework website.This violates the law, which states that operators must not place advertisements where vulnerable groups ca
Thunderkick has launched its content in Finland through a partnership with Veikkaus.The deal, facilitated by aggregator EveryMatrix, marks a step in Thunderkick's expansion in the Nordic region and the broader European market.As part of the collaboration, a range of Thunderkick's games, including Es
The Rotterdam District Court has ordered Betsson's subsidiaries BML Group and Corona Limited to reimburse a customer who lost money on unregulated websites operated by these two companies, amounting to 385,378 euros ($436,236).The plaintiff, from Schiedam, had gambled on platforms such as Betsson an
The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has released a new monitoring report indicating that the responsible gaming measures implemented in October 2024 have reduced player losses.These responsible gaming measures (including deposit limits) resulted in only 1.2% of players losing more than 1,000 euros per
In the azure waters of the Caribbean, Curaçao, an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, is reshaping the global gambling industry landscape with its unique identity as a "gaming license factory."This volcanic island, with an area of only 444 square kilometers, attracts over 500 int
The latest annual report for 2024 released by the Dutch gambling regulatory authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) shows a complex development trend in the gambling industry following the implementation of deposit limit policies.The report data reveals profound changes in market structure under policy r
The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has imposed a fine of 1.2 million euros on Techno Offshore Limited for operating an online casino without the necessary licenses.After extensive investigations, it was found that Techno Offshore allowed Dutch players to access nolimitbet.com and simplecasino.com with
The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) has intensified efforts to combat the growing problem of illegal gambling apps, with 20 such apps removed from app stores since the beginning of 2025.These apps often masquerade as harmless games or are promoted through social media platforms, frequently redirectin
Pragmatic Play has expanded its operations in Belgium and the Netherlands through a deal with Bingoal.The agreement allows Bingoal to offer Pragmatic Play's slot and dice games to players in both markets, enabling Pragmatic Play to operate in regulated markets and provide gaming content to various r
The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), notified Noord Zuid Alliantie after discovering that the customer service phone line for its online website, Lucky 7 Casino, was unattended.When someone tries to call the number listed on the website, an English recording is played, explaining th
Octoplay is collaborating with JOI Gaming from the Netherlands to expand its influence in Europe. Previously, Octoplay also partnered with operators such as Nederlandse Loterij (TOTO) in the Netherlands.The company is conducting business in Europe and is currently venturing into the North American m
The Netherlands Records €1BN Record-Smashing Gambling TaxAs per information from Statistics Netherlands (Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek, CBS), the body in charge of publishing “reliable and consistent statistical information” that responds to the demands of society, collected revenue from gambli
The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced an investigation into illegal gambling promotions published in magazines and online newspapers over the past six months. The Authority received reports that articles were published enticing readers to play games without regi
As part of the new regulatory proposals, the Dutch Licensed Online Gambling Providers (VNLOK) and the Dutch Online Gambling Association (NOGA) trade bodies have urged the government to allow more gambling advertising opportunities among licensed operators.The government will hold a roundtable discus
A study on illegal gambling domains in the Netherlands reports that traffic to illegal websites has "significantly increased" since the introduction of deposit limits last year.The Dutch Quality Mark Responsible Affiliate Organization (KVA) plans to release an online analysis indicating that since t
Harry Roque Jr. is wanted on human trafficking charges.The Philippines.- The government has urged former presidential spokespersonHarry Roque Jr.to return to the country after he appeared in the Netherlands. Roque, who is wanted under an arrest order issued by the House of Representatives. Roque was