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 […]
Industry
August 12, 2025
KSA Warns TonyBet over Prohibited Betting Markets
The Netherlands’ gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has issued a warning to a licensed gambling operator that offered a prohibited betting product. The violator was reprimanded and asked to take down the illegal offer, although no penalty has been issued as of the time of this writing. In its official release, the KSA said that the […]
Industry
August 11, 2025
KSA’s Advisory Board Returns to Full Strength with New Appointments
The Netherlands’ gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), announced two new appointments to its advisory board. According to the body’s official announcement, the experienced Marjolein Hoogland and Ingmar Franken will join its team, serving an initial term of 3 years. KSA Adds Two Experienced Individuals to the Board The KSA’s announcement clarified that Hoogland is the national […]
Industry
August 7, 2025
Dutch Gambling Regulator Admits New Taxing Policy Has Failed
On August 5, the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) acknowledged that the recent increase in the country’s gambling tax rate to 34.2% has not generated additional revenue. The regulator’s impact assessment revealed that, since the hike took effect on 1 January 2025, gross gaming revenue (GGR) has declined in both the online and land-based sectors. KSA […]
Industry
August 4, 2025
KSA Names Jaap Wieland Third Chair of Objections Advisory Committee
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced the addition of a new member to its Objections Advisory Committee. The one joining the authority is Jaap Wieland, who will serve as the committee’s third independent chair. Wieland Will Use His Legal Experience to Handle Various Cases According to the KSA, the appointment is effective as […]
Industry
July 29, 2025
VBet’s SEO Woes Continue as Google and Meld Vals Spel Fail to Help
Dutch operator VBet has been embroiled in trouble for months with no help in sight. While the company’s site has been unfindable on Google for months, the company has failed to receive the support it needs. Google Rendered VBet Unfindable VBet’s trouble began in December 2024 when Google’s search engine started showing illegal immigration sites […]
