Sports
August 15, 2024
2024 Dutch Grand Prix Formula 1 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Despite not winning the previous four Formula 1 races, Max Verstappen is still in the lead. He’s sitting at the top of the F1 Drivers’ championship with 78 points more than second-place Lando Norris. He’s got a comfortable lead, but the season is long, so unless he pulls himself together, the Red Bull driver could […]
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 […]
Legal
July 4, 2024
Dutch Gambling Policy under New Management
As the Netherlands’ new coalition government steps into power, significant changes are underway in the realm of gaming policy. Teun Struycken, the newly appointed State Secretary for Legal Protection, will assume responsibility for the country’s gaming policy, a role previously held by Franc Weerwind. Struycken is known for his harsher stance on gambling, heralding new […]
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 According to the regulator, the old policies were outdated, prompting the need for change.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 […]
Sports
June 18, 2024
Young Dutch Adults Consider Sports Betting This Summer, Says Study
Several years ago, in October 2021, the Netherlands legalized online gambling. This paved the way for the expansion of sports betting, which has been gaining popularity across the Old Continent. Last week Friday, the UEFA Euro 2024 kicked off with a match in Munich, Germany. This is the first European Championship Dutch players will be […]
Legal
June 17, 2024
BetCity’s Former Owners Contest Entain’s Accusations in Major Lawsuit
The group of former owners for BetCity has responded to recent accusations made by Entain as part of an ongoing legal dispute. In 2022, Entain acquired BetCity before raising concerns about increased bonus costs and the viability of a VAT-exempt structure, claims which the previous proprietors refute. BetCity Claim Undisclosed Investigations Were Known Before Acquisition […]
Industry
June 14, 2024
Dutch Courts Seek Clarity from Supreme Court on Online Gambling Refunds
The Dutch courts of North Holland and Amsterdam have asked the Dutch Supreme Court for advice in cases where players are seeking refunds from online casinos that operated without a license before regulation. This comes after conflicting rulings were made in ongoing lawsuits, where players tried to recover their losses from these unlicensed platforms. Dutch […]
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 […]
