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Industry
September 19, 2024
Videoslots Objects to Dutch Penalty Even as KSA Lowers the Fine
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling authority, has agreed to reduce Videoslots’ record-breaking penalty but the operator remains reluctant to pay. According to a spokesperson from the company, Videoslots should not be punishable because it did not commit the alleged violation. KSA Handed a Record-Breaking Penalty to Videoslots For context, the KSA had slammed Videoslots […]
Industry
July 30, 2024
Holland Casino Criticized for Money-Laundering Compliance Failures
Tasked with the regulation of gambling, the Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), constantly monitors the sector. The regulator often takes action against licensed operators who breach the established rules and at the same time safeguards players from illegal iGaming providers that may be targeting Dutch customers. On Monday this week, the KSA disclosed publicly details […]
Industry
July 25, 2024
BetComply Assists Hard Rock Casino in Securing Dutch License
BetComply, a leader in iGaming regulation and compliance-related matters, has teamed up with iCasino to secure a Dutch license for its Hard Rock Casino brand. The two parties have worked together on procuring this license for a while, ensuring that iCasino will be able to offer its products in the Netherlands. Awarded by the Kansspelautoriteit […]
Industry
July 23, 2024
KSA Issues Warning against Licensee for Untargeted TV Ads
In an effort to protect vulnerable groups such as young adults, the Netherlands implemented changes to non-targeted advertising of online gambling activities. The restrictions came into force last year in July, effectively prohibiting non-targeted iGaming advertising. As of July 1 this year, the restriction was expanded to cover program and event sponsorships. In other words, […]
Industry
July 17, 2024
New KSA Chair Vows to Continue Fighting off the Black Market
Michel Groothuizen, the Kansspelautoriteit’s new chairman, teased that he plans to ramp up the Dutch regulator’s efforts in the war on illegal gambling. Speaking at iGB Live in Amsterdam, he promised to shield the people of the Netherlands from the harmful influence of unlicensed operators. This was notably Groothuizen’s first public appearance as chair of […]
Industry
June 28, 2024
KSA Raises Fines for Illegal Gambling Terminals
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) unveiled a tightening of its fine policies for gambling terminals. According to the regulator, the old policies were outdated, prompting the need for change. According to the KSA, the new rules outline a significant increase in the fine size. Whereas fines for the illegal provision of gambling terminals ranged from […]
Industry
June 12, 2024
Dutch Regulator Recovers Fines from Illegal Providers
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands gambling regulator, has successfully recovered penalty payments from two illegal gambling providers. L.C.S. Limited and Blue High House S.A. previously faced financial sanctions for offering unauthorized games of chance to Dutch players. The regulator used this opportunity to reiterate its proactive stance and willingness to pursue offenders. The Two Companies […]
Industry
June 7, 2024
Kansspelautoriteit Chair Discusses Industry Trends and Challenges
René Jansen, the chair of the Netherlands Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has expressed his views regarding the intricacies of the country’s challenging regulatory environment. Jansen voiced his views in a detailed blog post, elaborating on the issues facing the Dutch gambling market and stressing the need for a fair and balanced approach to regulation and […]
Industry
June 3, 2024
Netherlands to Introduce Affordability Checks, Enhanced Duty of Care
The gambling regulator in the Netherlands, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), published important changes to the country’s Responsible Gaming Policy Rules. The changes are expected to come into force a few months from now and seek to strengthen the rules related to player protection and responsible gambling. In particular, the KSA said that under the new rules, that […]
Industry
May 24, 2024
KSA to Take Stricter Action against Halls without Permits
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) announced that it will enforce stricter measures in order to combat illegal gambling machines. This announcement was prompted by the increasing number of reports about violations in the Netherlands. According to the KSA, the authority continues to receive reports about operator companies that do not comply with the Dutch […]