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Total ban on influencers in gambling advertising: Belgian sports world remains in opposition

26 Feb 2026

No more influencers in gambling advertisements. The Kansspelautoriteit is taking a hard line today and forcing providers to stop collaborations. While the Netherlands is tightening the rules, a fierce battle has been raging in Belgium for some time between sports clubs, gambling companies and regulators.

Legislation

Kansspelautoriteit imposes penalty of € 840,000 on Polymarket – penalty could rise quickly

Ron Emmerink

20 Feb 2026

It’s a tough rap. The Kansspelautoriteit of the Netherlands is intervening and imposing a penalty payment on Polymarket of up to €840,000. The gambling watchdog wants the platform to stop offering betting in the Netherlands with immediate effect.

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The Jetten government faces the challenge of legal gambling

Julien D.

17 Feb 2026

The new Dutch Jetten government is preparing to radically redefine gambling policy, with one clear priority: to better protect players while combating the illegal market that is gaining ground.

Legislation

A fake Netflix platform traps Internet users

Alex D.

17 Feb 2026

A new wave of fraudulent online adverts is using the image of Netflix to promote illegal gambling offers presented as legitimate. This phenomenon, reported by the KVA, illustrates the evolution of covert marketing strategies.

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Debate intensifies over casino advertising in the Netherlands

Glen L.

16 Feb 2026

Just a few years after the legalisation of the digital gambling market, the Dutch model is already being called into question. Between criticism of player protection and calls to ban all advertising, the debate is taking a decisive turn.

Legislation

Cruks outage? The Ksa details operators’ obligations

Caroline B.

14 Feb 2026

The Ksa has just clarified the protocols for accessing online gambling platforms during technical malfunctions of the national Cruks register.

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Lotteries began in Bruges, Belgium: an expert explains everything

Ron Emmerink

14 Feb 2026

The Dutch lottery celebrates its 300th anniversary this year. But anyone buying a ticket today is often unaware of just how deep its roots go. The Belgian and Dutch gambling tradition is a mirror of its time.

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Trimbos: a 2026-2028 strategy against addiction

Caroline B.

13 Feb 2026

The Trimbos Institute has just released its new multi-year strategy for the 2026-2028 period, a framework document that aligns its scientific priorities with the public health ambitions of the new Dutch government.

Politics

“Popular feature under fire”: Ksa intervenes in betting

Ron Emmerink

12 Feb 2026

The popular feature among online bookmakers, “early payout”, is under fire.

Legislation

Ksa takes action: influencer Rouand YT 2 targeted for illegal gambling ads

Ron Emmerink

11 Feb 2026

A rap on the knuckles for Rouand YT 2, a well-known online influencer.

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Gambling: when Facebook ads target children

Glen L.

11 Feb 2026

Advertisements for gambling using photos of children have recently been circulating on Facebook.

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Speeltermeer: Recognising gambling addiction before it’s too late

Alex D.

11 Feb 2026

Problems associated with gambling do not always leave visible traces, until the consequences become impossible to ignore. This observation is at the heart of Speeltermeer, a campaign launched at the beginning of January aimed at professionals in contact with people at risk.

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Michel Groothuizen opposes a total ban on advertising

Julien D.

10 Feb 2026

The chairman of the Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA), Michel Groothuizen, has publicly expressed his reservations about the coalition government’s plan to impose a total ban on gambling advertising.

Legislation

Sports betting in the Netherlands: bet365 and One Casino reprimanded

Glen L.

10 Feb 2026

The Ksa has issued a stern warning to operators One Casino and bet365 following the discovery of major infringements concerning their sports betting offer in 2025.

Sensation

Ksa Regulator: “Popular ‘Share Your Bet’ feature is prohibited”

Ron Emmerink

9 Feb 2026

What started as a handy extra feature is now officially banned.

Legislation

Sports sponsorship in the Netherlands: The Ksa corrects course

Caroline B.

9 Feb 2026

The Ksa is drastically strengthening its collaboration with sports federations and professional clubs to tackle persistent grey areas.

Legislation

KVA warns of hidden dangers outside the Cruks system

Julien D.

5 Feb 2026

Between political projects, societal concerns and consumer protection issues, how can we guarantee the safety of players without pushing them towards illegal offers? A recent initiative supported by the KVA is giving fresh impetus to this debate by highlighting the concrete risks associated with circumventing existing protection mechanisms.

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