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Chairman Ksa: Gambling regulation is a hot issue

3 Dec 2024

The debate surrounding online gambling remains topical. Michel Groothuizen, chairman of the Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa), looks back on the long road to regulating the gambling market and the challenges that come with it.

Legislation

Qbet and 55Bet receive mega fine from the Gaming Authority

Ron

2 Dec 2024

The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has tackled the illegal online casino Qbet and the associated website 55Bet.

Legislation

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Woman loses half of wedding money on wedding night due to gambling addiction

Ron

1 Dec 2024

Elissa Hubbard, a 38-year-old woman from Rhyl, Denbighshire, told the BBC how her gambling addiction has affected her life.

Sensation

Dutch KSA imposes record fine on unlicensed gambling site

Ron

29 Nov 2024

The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has imposed a fine of €1.1 million on Blue High House. This company, based in Panama, offered online gambling in the Netherlands without a license.

Legislation

LiveScore Group to restructure after leaving the Netherlands

Ron

28 Nov 2024

LiveScore Group has announced that the company is going to restructure significantly. This decision follows the earlier news that LiveScore Bet, one of its brands, is leaving the Dutch market.

Sensation

Kindred Affiliates changes payments rules

Ron

27 Nov 2024

Kindred Affiliates has announced a major change to how it handles payments. During a routine audit, the company discovered that some affiliates were using a third party as a beneficiary for their payouts.

Economy

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Dutch gambling market channelisation falls faster than expected

Ron

27 Nov 2024

Analysts at H2 Gambling Capital predict that channelisation – the percentage of players who choose legal gambling sites – will drop below 80% in 2024.

Economy

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How Google helps making the German gambling market a safer place

Ron

27 Nov 2024

The German gambling regulator, GGL (Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder), has tackled a major problem: advertisements for illegal gambling sites.

Legislation

German gambling market in dire straits: black market continues to grow

Ron

26 Nov 2024

The German gambling market is in a dire situation. Strict regulations and a tax on bets are making legal gambling less and less attractive.

Economy

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NOC*NSF: top-level sport is in danger of collapsing without extra money

Ron

26 Nov 2024

At the NOC*NSF General Meeting, held at Papendal, the sports organisation openly expressed its concerns about the financial future of sports in the Netherlands.

Politics

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Experts webinar: Consequences of gambling tax increase

Ron

25 Nov 2024

The gambling industry in the Netherlands is under pressure. Last week during the European Safer Gambling Week it became clear that there is work to be done for both the government and the operators.

Economy

Gambling company involved in stunt? Justice investigates stunt in professional football

Ron

23 Nov 2024

Argentine first division club Deportivo Riestra has caused quite a stir with a striking stunt. Ivan Buhajeruk, better known as influencer “Spreen”, was allowed to play for 78 seconds in a match against Velez, the leader in the top division, last weekend.

Sensation

How gambling is driving brazilian youth into debt

Ron

23 Nov 2024

During a speech at the United Nations, President Lula slammed the gambling industry. He called gambling a “disaster” that primarily affects the poorest Brazilians.

Economy

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Sweden tackles match manipulation with new Macolin Convention

Ron

22 Nov 2024

Sweden is now officially joining the fight against match manipulation. Also known as match-fixing. The Swedish government has announced that it will sign the Macolin Convention.

Legislation

BAGO conference emphasizes: collaboration, technology and combating illegal operators

Ron

21 Nov 2024

From 18 to 24 November 2024, Safer Gambling Week took place across Europe. This week focuses on promoting responsible gambling and protecting players.

Legislation

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Ministry admits: figures on illegal gambling remain a mystery

Ron

20 Nov 2024

In mid-November, the Ministry of Justice and Security in the Netherlands provided answers to questions from the standing committee on the 2025 budget.

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