Casino
November 24, 2025
Netherlands Land-Based Casinos Continue to Struggle, KSA Data Shows
According to the Netherlands Gambling Authority’s (KSA) latest annual Market Scan, GGR from land-based casinos fell by EUR 61 million (about $70.6 million), showing that the country’s land-based gambling operators are again coming under renewed pressure. Regulator Shows Financial Decline in the Netherlands’ Land-Based Sector The decline persists even though the broader market has stabilised, […]
Industry
November 17, 2025
Kansspelautoriteit Wins Bronze Effie for Social Impact Campaign
For its “Pak je leven weer op, neem een gokstop” (Get Your Life Back, Stop Gambling) campaign, developed alongside FCB Amsterdam, the Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit or simply KSA) has been honored with a bronze Effie Award in the social category for delivering a powerful message about responsible gambling. Kansspelautoriteit Wins Bronze Effie Award The Effie […]
Industry
November 12, 2025
KSA Partners with Roda JC Kerkrade to Explore Younger Adults’ Betting Habits
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced a new joint initiative with Roda JC Kerkrade, a professional soccer club. According to the KSA’s official announcement, the collaboration will seek to understand how the youth in the Parkstad region feel about sports betting. The Probe Will Answer Pressing Questions About Young Adults and Betting The KSA said […]
Industry
October 30, 2025
KSA Fines BetCity €2.65M for Failing to Protect Young Gamblers
The independent administrative body that supervises and regulates gambling services in the Netherlands, the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA), has hit BetCity with a EUR 2.65 million ($3.07 million) fine. The punitive measure came as a result of the operator failing to protect young players from gambling-related harm. Improper Monitoring The regulator’s decision followed a lengthy […]
Industry
October 27, 2025
KSA Chair Groothuizen Proposes the Creation of a Gambling Interpol
The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has promoted the idea of an international regulatory body for gambling akin to Interpol. The idea was mentioned by KSA chair Michel Groothuizen at IAGR 2025, which took place on October 21. The Netherlands Has Struggled to Stop the Black Market As the global gaming industry continues to experience […]
Sports
October 24, 2025
KSA Reports Progress on Sports Betting Integrity
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has released the results of its latest investigation into potential match-fixing in sports betting, following the Sports Betting Intelligence Unit (SBIU) receiving a number of alerts. In response, the KSA decided to review the way four licensed operators identify and manage the risk of match-fixing. The goal of the assessment was to verify […]
Industry
October 22, 2025
KSA Announces Separate Skill Machine Licenses
The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has unveiled a new operating license for skill-based gaming machines, such as pinball. According to the regulator’s announcement, the license is designed to help operators that exclusively offer skill machines to enter the market. The New License Will Make It Easier to Operate Skill Machines For context, the current […]
Industry
October 17, 2025
KSA to Issue Partial Tax Refunds to Operators Affected by COVID
Although the worst of COVID has passed, the aftereffect of the pandemic continues to lurk. With that in mind, the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), announced that operators who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to apply for tax relief. KSA Unveils Partial Refunds for Affected Licensees In its latest announcement, the […]
Industry
October 13, 2025
KSA: Illegal Gaming Grows as Regulated Market Stagnates
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling regulator, has published its Fall 2025 monitoring report, highlighting some trends. According to the authority, the unregulated gaming sector continues to grow while the growth of regulated gaming continues to lag behind. The Netherlands’ New Rules Affected the Market The report suggested that the number of gamblers continues to […]
Industry
August 29, 2025
KSA and ZonMw Renew Gambling Addiction Prevention Program
The Netherlands is doubling down on its efforts to prevent gambling harm, as the Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced the renewal of the Gambling Addiction Prevention program. The program is a joint effort with ZonMw, an organization that supports innovation in health, healthcare and well-being. The Program Has Received a EUR 21M Boost According to […]