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PepperMill Casino targeted by shocking social media fraud

12 Nov 2025

PepperMill Casino, a well-known player in the Belgian casino world, has been targeted by online scammers. Through social media such as Facebook and Instagram, illegal parties try to lure players to banned gambling websites.

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Gaming1 becomes sole owner of Circus.nl

Glen

12 Nov 2025

The Belgian group Gaming1, already a major player in digital entertainment in Europe, now becomes 100% owner of Betca NV, the operator behind Circus.nl. This acquisition marks a strategic step in Gaming1’s expansion on the Dutch market, one of the most regulated and competitive on the continent since its regulation in 2021.

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Smart test aims to stop chaos in the gambling market

Glen

7 Nov 2025

The Netherlands has been trying for years to get a grip on online gambling. Through rules, bans, and limits, the government hopes to protect gamblers. But the outcome is different. Legal operators are losing ground, while the illegal market is growing faster than ever. And the players? They will soon be further from help than ever before.

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Holland Casino considering major reorganization in 2026

Glen

6 Nov 2025

Holland Casino may be facing a major reorganization in 2026. The reason is the upcoming increase in the gambling tax to 37.8%. This measure hits the state-owned company hard, especially as it is already under financial pressure.

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Man wins nearly €500,000 jackpot while waiting at Holland Casino

Julien

2 Nov 2025

What started as a wait at Holland Casino Amsterdam-Centrum ended in an unforgettable evening for a regular visitor. The man wanted to play at a poker table, but there were no seats available at the time. To pass the time, he decided to take a seat at an empty Ultimate Texas Hold’Em table.

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Six legal Dutch casinos targeted for deception

Caroline

30 Oct 2025

The Consumentenbond is threatening to launch a class action against six legal Dutch online casinos. They are accused of using ‘dark patterns’ to induce players to bet more, reveals CasinoZorgplicht.

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Betent fined €2.65m for neglecting young players

Glen

29 Oct 2025

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has struck a blow. It has just imposed a fine of €2.65 million on Betent (the company operating BetCity) for failing in its duty to protect players.

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Man (55) defrauds Facebook users for gambling money

Julien

25 Oct 2025

A 55-year-old man from The Hague has been convicted of defrauding eight people via Facebook. He received money for items he never delivered. The total damage amounted to €484.

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Fair Play takes top executive to court – and wins decisively

Julien

24 Oct 2025

The court in Limburg has ruled that Michiel Nubé’s dismissal is legally valid. He was dismissed in August 2025 as CEO of Janshen-Hahnraths Group, the parent company of Fair Play Casino.

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The Staatsloterij’s giant advertising fish at jaarsbeursplein in Utrecht: The city is displeased

Nathalie

23 Oct 2025

It was a remarkable scene at Jaarsbeursplein in Utrecht when the Staatsloterij launched a campaign using a giant advertising fish (known from their logo) to promote the draw on October 10, 2025. However, the municipality of Utrecht reacted with dismay to this scene due to the increase in gambling addiction.

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The Ksa launches limited licences for mechanical games

Glen

22 Oct 2025

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch authority responsible for regulating games of chance, has just announced the forthcoming creation of a new type of operating licence for skill machines.

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ECJ calls European Commission to order: Investigation into Dutch gambling monopoly to be reviewed

Nathalie

20 Oct 2025

The European Court of Justice has ruled that the European Commission did not perform its duties optimally in a long-running case concerning the Dutch gambling monopoly. Their ruling is that the European Commission must therefore re-examine its investigation.

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The Ksa partially refunds casinos’ COVID taxes

Maxime

20 Oct 2025

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many casinos in the Netherlands were closed for health reasons. However, several operators were taxed by the Ksa for periods when it was impossible to operate. A recent court ruling has led to a reversal: the Ksa is now offering the operators concerned the possibility of claiming a partial refund of their 2020-2021 taxes.

Economy

ChristenUnie demands tough action against underage gambling websites

Glen

17 Oct 2025

ChristenUnie MP Mirjam Bikker is sounding the alarm. She wants to know why young people can register on illegal gambling sites without any difficulty. In some cases, they can even deposit money from a youth account, without any age verification.

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Gambling and suicide: one in three gamblers affected in the Netherlands

Sarah

16 Oct 2025

In the Netherlands, gambling addiction is no longer a discreet problem. A recent study reveals that a third of people with serious gambling problems have already had suicidal thoughts. Faced with these alarming figures, researchers, mental health professionals and victims are sounding the alarm.

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Legal online gambling market falls by 14% in the Netherlands

Julien

14 Oct 2025

In the first half of 2025, the legal online gambling market in the Netherlands suffered a clear contraction, according to the Najaar 2025 Monitoringsrapportage published by the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa). GGR is down 14% compared to the previous six months.

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Ksa and VVCS discuss the risks of gambling and match-fixing in football

Nathalie

13 Oct 2025

On september 18, 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit met with the VVCS (Vereniging van contractspelers) to discuss the risks of gambling and match-fixing in football.

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