Industry
February 17, 2026
KSA Fines Polymarket Over Unauthorized Gaming
The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), announced that it has penalized the increasingly popular prediction markets operator Polymarket over what the Netherlands considers to be illegal gambling. The operator was previously encouraged to exit the market or risk a fine. Polymarket Finds Itself in Hot Water in the Netherlands According to the KSA’s official announcement, […]
Industry
February 16, 2026
Dutch Gambling Authority Appoints Carol Verheij as Vice-Chair Ahead of 2026 Overhaul
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling authority, is renewing its leadership as it prepares to implement its 2026 agenda. Carol Verheij will join the Board of Directors as vice-chair on March 1. Her leadership will be instrumental in guiding the regulator through the next phase of market oversight as it navigates an increasingly challenging regulatory climate. […]
Industry
January 23, 2026
KSA Warns Bet365 over Wrong Affordability Format, Faulty Calculations
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced that it has ordered Hillside, which operates the bet365 brand in the Netherlands, to strengthen its social responsibility (duty of care) protocols. This followed an investigation that suggested the company’s duty of care measures were insufficient. The Operator Had Inappropriate Affordability Assessment Processes In its announcement, the KSA noted […]
Industry
January 21, 2026
Netherlands to Target the Broader Illegal Gambling Ecosystem per KSA’s 2026 Agenda
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) has published its agenda for the new year, outlining plans to double down on its efforts against the black market and continue to shield players from harm. KSA to Target the Broader Illegal Gambling Ecosystem In its new agenda, the KSA outlined a few core goals for 2026, which include […]
Industry
January 14, 2026
KSA Fines ComeOn Parent for Social Responsibility Shortcomings
The Netherlands’ Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced that it has issued a fine to another operator. This time, the violator failed to properly shield its players from gambling harm. The Operator Allowed Several Young Adults to Play Excessively In its announcement, the KSA confirmed Tulipa Ent Limited, the parent company of the popular ComeOn brand, as […]
Industry
December 24, 2025
Dutch Gaming Regulator Braces for Significant Restructuring
The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) will undergo a significant internal transformation, reflecting the sharp evolution of the country’s gambling market and its associated risks in recent years. Starting from January 1, 2026, a new, streamlined governance model will centralize the regulator’s management structure, bolstering its focus on player protection, digital oversight, and enforcement. An Updated Leadership Structure […]
Industry
December 24, 2025
Dutch Regulator Fines LeoVegas €500,000 Over Player Protection Breaches
The Dutch gambling regulator has fined LeoVegas EUR 500,000 ($590,019) for not protecting players well enough over a long time. The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) said LeoVegas must pay this amount because it did not meet its duty to care for players in the Netherlands. LeoVegas Under Fire for Allowing High-Risk Gambling Without Intervention The KSA found […]
Business
December 17, 2025
Hard Rock Casino NL & Blitz Group Form SpinCore Group to Redefine Gaming
Two major iGaming operators in Europe have joined forces to form a new group and redefine entertainment. The new entity is called SpinCore Group and is the result of an alliance between Hard Rock Casino Netherlands and Blitz Group, a Belgian gaming powerhouse. Pairing Global Ambition with Local Excellence According to the official announcement, SpinCore […]
Industry
December 11, 2025
Holland Casino Donates Almost $200M to Fight Cancer
Holland Casino, a Dutch gambling group, announced that its properties have raised a six-figure sum to fight cancer. The collected money will fuel the Fight Cancer Foundation, which seeks to raise awareness of the dangers of this insidious illness and help those dealing with it. Holland Casino Supports Fight Cancer Foundation Once Again In […]
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, […]
