Ksa spring 2025 report: towards safer gambling
The Kansspelautoriteit’s spring 2025 report reveals a significant drop in extreme losses among online gamblers, thanks to the new responsible gambling rules introduced at the end of 2024.
The Kansspelautoriteit’s spring 2025 report reveals a significant drop in extreme losses among online gamblers, thanks to the new responsible gambling rules introduced at the end of 2024.
The Ksa is serious about intensifying the fight against illegal providers. Michel Groothuizen, who has been appointed chairman of the Board of the Kansspelautoriteit since July 1st last year, periodically writes a blog about what’s going on at the workplace. In this way, he illuminates the issue and outlines potential solutions to put an end to these illegal websites, as the number of illegal apps continues to rise.
Gamestate, known for its arcade halls in the Netherlands, is now coming up with something new. From now on, you can play the well-known crane machines, which you normally see at the fairground, at home. Via the website Gamestate Now, you control a real machine remotely.
On 9 April 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, announced on its website that it had formally taken Hotel Gaming Services B.V., the operator of the Circus Gran Casino slot machines, to task for failing to comply with a rule that has been in force since 2022 in its promotional campaigns.
The Kansspelautoriteit in the Netherlands has imposed a hefty fine on Techno Offshore Limited. So the organisation announced on its site today.
A more intensive effort is needed to take down illegal apps. The Ksa (Dutch Gambling Authority) is fully committed to eliminating illegal gambling.
n February 2024, Betsson AB announced the acquisition of Goldrun Casino for €27.5 million in order to gain a lasting foothold in the Dutch online gaming market. However, more than a year later, the deal has stalled, as the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has still not given its approval.
The Netherlands is considering gradually raising the legal gambling age to better protect young adults and combat the black market. During a parliamentary session, Secretary of State Teun Struycken proposed a phased implementation to prevent players from turning to illegal platforms.
n 2024, the Netherlands raised a record €1 billion in gambling taxes, mainly thanks to the boom in online gambling since its legalisation in 2021. This rapid growth has been accompanied by a gradual increase in tax rates, reaching 34.2% this year and forecast to rise to 37.8% in 2025.
Lucky 7 Casino was recently criticised by the Ksa for serious breaches of its duty of care, including a customer service that was unavailable in Dutch and flaws in the protection of self-excluded players. After being warned, the operator quickly corrected certain problems, but remains under scrutiny.
Holland Casino Online has announced the appointment of Jan Paul van Heemskerck van Beest as its new director from 1ᵉʳ April 2025, succeeding Jeroen Verkroost, whose position has been axed as part of a restructuring.
The Dutch authorities, via the Ksa, have warned newspapers about the illegal promotion of unauthorised gambling sites. Following an in-depth investigation, several media outlets have been singled out for carrying advertisements or links to unregistered platforms, putting gamblers at risk.
Since the regulation of the Dutch online gaming market in 2021, licensed operators have had to comply with strict rules. However, unauthorised platforms continue to attract Dutch players with promises of quick winnings. This is particularly true of Lalabet, an online gaming platform based in Costa Rica and operating for Dutch players without a legal licence.
A recent study by Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) highlights the alarming growth in advertising for illegal platforms. These ads target gamers directly via search engines such as Google.
One of the Kansspelautoriteit’s (Ksa) goals for 2025 is to sustainably combat and eradicate illegal casinos.
Since October 2024, the Netherlands has seen a steady increase in traffic to illegal gambling sites. The cause? The deposit limits imposed since 1 October 2024 by the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa).
Eric Konings has taken a new step in his career. From 1 March, he has left NOGA and is now working at VNLOK. He will continue to do what he does best: influence the gambling industry as a senior policy advisor.
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, recently concluded an investigation into the sports betting website Analyse Master.
In the Netherlands, the debate over the legal age for gambling is gaining momentum. Currently set at 21, this minimum age is being questioned by a number of experts and organisations, who believe that it does not adequately protect young adults from the risks of addiction.
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, has recently stepped up its efforts to combat illegal gambling and associated subversive crime.
When online gambling was legalized in the Netherlands, 26-year-old Michael van Dijk quickly spiraled into addiction.
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), has fined Sarah Eternal S.R.L. €900,000 for illegally offering online gambling to Dutch players via its Casino Sky website.
On 27 February, a joint operation by the Peelland Interventieteam (PIT), the municipality of Helmond, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, Ksa) and the Dutch police uncovered illegal gambling activities in a café in Helmond.
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) recently took action against an online gambling operator that offered a prohibited feature: autoplay.
Jack’s Casino in Amersfoort (Netherlands) has once again been the target of an armed robbery, plunging the town into anxiety.
In an exclusive interview, we sat down with Eric Konings, interim director of NOGA until March 1, to discuss the uncertain future of the Dutch gambling market.
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, recently issued a warning to online gambling operator TonyBet.
The world of gambling is about to undergo a major transformation. State Secretary for Law Protection Teun Struycken recently presented a series of proposals aimed at tightening regulation of the sector.
In 2024, the Dutch authorities introduced new regulations to govern online gambling. The aim was clear: to limit excessive losses by players and promote a safer environment.
On 13 February 2025, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, or Ksa) issued a warning to VriendenLoterij regarding advertising deemed inappropriate.
The gambling sector in the Netherlands is going through a tough period, marked by major reorganisations and economic challenges for several operators, including Holland Casino, Fair Play, and Jack’s Casino.
JVH Gaming, parent company of Jack’s Casino, is struggling with €240 million in debt, threatening its financial stability and future.
Dutch robbers attempted to launder stolen money using Swiss casinos, highlighting the challenges of combating money laundering in gambling establishments.
The Ksa (Dutch gambling authority) has addressed legal gambling providers regarding the implementation of the affordability check.
Now that gambling companies are no longer allowed to act as sponsors in the Netherlands, football clubs are turning to a new alternative: crypto companies. Research shows that clubs such as Heerenveen, Excelsior and Ajax have recently signed sponsorship deals with crypto companies.
The Janshen-Hahnraths group, owner of the Fair Play casinos, is undertaking a financial restructuring to avoid bankruptcy, impacted by the pandemic and rising taxes.
After seven years of involvement in the Nederlandse Online Gambling Associatie (NOGA), Eric Konings has announced his departure scheduled for March 1, 2025.
Dutch judges want to know exactly what the situation is with lawsuits between gamblers and online casinos. Players are trying to get their lost money back.