The Netherlands’ gambling watchdog is tightening the screws on illegal offerings while warning politicians not to hand the black market an easy win. Polymarket told to stop serving Dutch customers The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has ordered Polymarket to immediately stop offering its prediction markets in the Netherlands, saying the product falls under illegal games of chance […]
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Dutch Gaming Authority Tightens Grip on Online Operators with Mandatory Exit Plans
The Netherlands is raising the stakes for online gambling operators with sweeping licensing changes that will force companies to plan their own market departure before they can even stay in the game. Starting January 1, 2026, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) will implement revised licensing requirements that fundamentally reshape how operators prove their worthiness […]
Tighter Dutch Gambling Limits Cut Player Losses, But Black Market Gains Ground
Stricter deposit limits in the Netherlands have driven down excessive gambling, but new data from the Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) shows this success may be fueling growth in the unlicensed market. Since the second half of 2024, tighter rules require players to engage with licensed operators before setting deposit limits above €350 per month (€150 […]
Dutch Regulator Cracks Down Ahead of Sports Sponsorship Ban by Gambling Firms
Full Ban on Sports Sponsorship by Gambling Operators Takes Effect July 1 Dutch gambling authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued a firm warning to the gambling industry as it prepares to enforce a full ban on sports sponsorships starting July 1, 2025. The regulator confirmed it will ramp up enforcement efforts this summer, with immediate action […]
Dutch Crackdown on Risky Gambling Pays Off as Player Losses Dip, but Illegal Sites Still a Threat
Regulatory Shift Curbs High-Risk Behavior New rules rolled out by the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) in October 2024 appear to be having a real impact. A recent report from the regulator shows a sharp drop in high-loss gambling accounts following the introduction of mandatory deposit limits and tighter oversight. Before the changes, 4% of users […]
Dutch Gambling Watchdog Fines FBC BV for Illegal Online Games
FBC BV Faces €840,000 Penalty in Gambling Crackdown The Netherlands Gaming Authority (KSA) has imposed a significant penalty on Curaçao-based operator FBC BV for offering unlicensed games of chance on its platform, FreeBitco.in. This decision highlights the Dutch regulator’s firm stance on protecting players and maintaining the integrity of its gambling market. Investigations Expose Illegal […]
The Netherlands Cracks Down on Gambling Sponsorships and Illegal Operations
The Netherlands Gambling Authority, known as de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has recently issued formal warnings to three gambling operators for breaching new sponsorship regulations that came into force on 1 July. Under these regulations, gambling sponsorship in television programs and events is banned, with an exception for sports sponsorship, which will only be allowed until 1 […]
