Industry
December 17, 2024
KSA Maintains Positive Momentum with Cruks Gambling Awareness Campaign
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), announced the launch of a new education campaign that seeks to raise awareness of the dangers of problem gambling and encourage more people to self-exclude from the activity. “Pick up Your Life Again, Take a Gambling Stop” The announcement about the launch of the new campaign came from the […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
Study Seeks Veterans to Treat Gambling Addiction with Psilocybin
The Heroic Hearts Project has launched a new program to give military veterans with gambling addiction a chance to try an experimental treatment using psilocybin, the main ingredient in magic mushrooms. Netherlands Retreat to Test Psilocybin’s Potential in Treating Gambling Addiction This research, done in collaboration with the University of Gibraltar, will happen at a […]
Casino
December 5, 2024
Dutch Gaming Company to Shut Down 23 Venues over Tax Hike
JVH Gaming & Entertainment has confirmed the move cited by NL Times. The company said that because of the anticipated tax increase, at least 30% of the company’s branches are not feasible options for the business moving forward. Large Dutch Casino Operator Shutters Physical Locations En Masse JVH Gaming & Entertainment is planning to shut […]
Industry
December 4, 2024
The Dutch Regulator Warns Operators over Illegal Bets
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) has warned licensees over prohibited bets. According to the regulator, several companies were offering wagers on youth and grassroots competitions, as well as in-play bets on incidents such as corners and cards. Several Companies Offered Illegal Bets The KSA explained that the violations were discovered during an investigation into the […]
Casino
December 2, 2024
Fazi Expands Foothold in the Netherlands with BetCity Deal
Popular gaming technology supplier of sophisticated hi-tech casino equipment and top-performing online casino games Fazi has inked a strategic partnership with one of the Netherlands’ most prominent online casino platforms, BetCity.nl. The new deal will allow the tech supplier to further expand its foothold into the country while enabling domestic players to enjoy the company’s […]
Industry
November 29, 2024
KSA Hits Techno Offshore and Novatech Solutions with Penalty Orders
Earlier in the month, the Netherlands’ Gaming Authority or KSA (Kansspelautoriteit) penalized Blue High House with EUR 600,000 ($624,827) for allowing its betonline.ag platform to offer its services to Dutch customers without a license. In a similar effort to eradicate the provision of unlicensed gambling in the country, the same authority has now issued two […]
Industry
November 26, 2024
New Reporting Portal to Tackle Dutch Illegal Online Gambling
For several years, the Dutch online casino market has offered a range of gambling options to customers in the country. To supply their services to customers in the Netherlands, operators need to secure a license and ensure compliance with the market’s strict regulations. In an effort to protect consumers from illegal gambling and contribute to […]
Industry
November 22, 2024
KSA Penalizes Blue High House, Levies Seven-Figure Fine
The Kansspelautoriteit (the Netherlands’ Gaming Authority/KSA) has slammed Blue High House with a huge seven-figure fine over the provision of gambling without a license. The Dutch regulator reiterated its commitment to protecting the local market from the influence of offshore gaming operators. Additional Violations Led to a Higher Fine According to the KSA’s official announcement, […]
Industry
November 20, 2024
Dutch Lawmakers Propose Gambling Ads, Credit Card Ban
More countries across Europe are considering expanding the restrictions on gambling advertising amid growing fears of addiction and harm. In 2021, the Netherlands opened its online gambling market, paving the way to licensed iGaming activities. Now, several years later, concerns about the impact on young people pushed lawmakers to file a new proposal that called […]
Business
November 11, 2024
Game Lounge Expands Global Reach with Meneer Casino Acquisition
Game Lounge, a leading global iGaming affiliate company, has struck a strategic deal to strengthen its European presence by acquiring Two Kings Consultants B.V., the parent company of the acclaimed Dutch iGaming affiliate site Meneer Casino. This strategic acquisition aligns with Game Lounge’s ambitions to expand into regulated markets. The Two Companies Have a Shared […]
