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VNLOK and NOGA join forces: a new industry association established in the Netherlands

30 Jun 2025

In the Netherlands, the new industry association VNLOK was created after VNLOK and NOGA decided to join forces. As a result, the name NOGA (Dutch Online Gambling Association) will disappear. All of their licensed members will join the Licensed Dutch Online Gambling Providers (VNLOK).

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Steven Vrolijk (KVA): ‘We want to become the compliance standard’

Ron

30 Jun 2025

Gambling Club spoke to Steven Gillis Vrolijk, representative of the Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) in the Netherlands. In a world where online gambling is receiving more and more attention – as well as more regulation – the need for transparency and responsible behaviour is growing. KVA wants to make a difference in this respect.

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Double fault for Unibet: warning from the Ksa

Julien

29 Jun 2025

On 26 June 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, issued Optdeck Limited (parent company of Unibet in the Netherlands) with two separate warnings. The first relates to non-targeted advertising, via the Unibet logo affixed to a touring car used for non-sporting purposes. The second relates to an automated gaming function, BonusBuy, which is considered to be a prohibited autoplay tool.

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Dutch law breaks casino affiliates: thousands of euros fine and more

Ron

26 Jun 2025

A growing number of Dutch websites promoting online casinos are choosing to affiliate with illegal parties. The switch is often motivated by financial motives. On average, legal providers pay several tens of euros per new player. In the illegal market, those amounts run into thousands of euros.

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Kansspelautoriteit sounds alarm after findings from AGOG survey

Ron

26 Jun 2025

In autumn 2024, the Kansspelautoriteit and self-help group AGOG asked people with a gambling problem how they experience their addiction. It yielded 139 completed questionnaires. The answers give an honest insight into what goes wrong – and why quitting is so difficult.

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Podcast: This is going to cost sports clubs millions from 1 July

Ron

25 Jun 2025

From 1 July 2025, there will be a total ban on gambling sponsorship in sport in the Netherlands. This means that sports clubs will no longer be allowed to advertise online casinos. This hits clubs hard, especially the smaller ones. The BBC devoted an entire episode of Business Daily to this topic.

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Concerns about how Klarna operates in online casinos in the Netherlands

Nathalie

23 Jun 2025

The Dutch House of Representatives is considering the use of Klarna at gambling websites. Two motions were submitted to push for a ban on buy now, pay later options at legal online casinos. But what exactly is going on with this?

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This is how illegal gambling sites circumvent all the rules – and score in Google

Ron

22 Jun 2025

The legal gambling sector once again sounded the alarm. During the Gaming in Holland Conference in May 2025, it became clear how serious the situation is. Political parties previously called for additional supervision.

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Illegal gambling bosses celebrate: justice stops match-fixing control

Ron

21 Jun 2025

The Public Prosecution Service of the Netherlands has decided to stop actively investigating match-fixing. In practice, this step means that the illegal gambling circuit is given free rein. The functional prosecutor’s office confirms that the police and judiciary lack the capacity to still investigate such cases.

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This new WODC research turns gambling industry upside down – alarming report

Ron

20 Jun 2025

The Scientific Research and Data Centre (WDOC) published its 2024 annual report. The report states that the WODC is commissioning several new studies on gambling in 2025. The focus includes gambling participation, gaming limits and money laundering risks.

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How to really prevent gambling addiction – 5 things to do now

Ron

18 Jun 2025

Gambling addiction is something you often don’t notice. No drunken talking, no syringe tracks on the arm. Many people work, laugh, pay their bills – all while quietly breaking down inside. In the Netherlands, as in other countries, this problem plays a major role.

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The curtain falls on the first commercial darts team TOTO Dart Kings

Nathalie

17 Jun 2025

Since April 1st, 2025, the curtain has fallen on TOTO Dart Kings. Initiator Chris Woerts is still looking for an alternative sponsor to not let the project go to waste. If the team could still be restarted, it will become clear within a month.

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Zandvoort becomes owner of oldest Holland Casino branch

Nathalie

16 Jun 2025

The municipality of Zandvoort has bought the former casino building of Holland Casino at the Badhuisplein for more than 8,7 million euros.

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Bookmakers without Cruks: a firm response from the KVA

Glen

15 Jun 2025

Since the introduction of the Cruks register (Centraal Register Uitsluiting Kansspelen) in the Netherlands, a worrying trend has emerged: a growing number of Dutch Internet users are actively seeking out ‘bookmakers zonder Cruks’ (bookmakers without Cruks) to continue betting despite their voluntary registration on this self-excluding register.

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Interview Rick van Roij: From addict to speaker – the raw story behind Kansloos

Ron

13 Jun 2025

Interview with Rick van Roij – author of Kansloos, columnist at CasinoZorgplicht.nl, and expert through personal experience.

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BetCity must pay out €172,000 jackpot after lost court case

Ron

12 Jun 2025

A Dutch woman has won a court case against online casino BetCity. She will still be paid the jackpot of over €172,000. The casino had previously refused to transfer the amount.

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Regulator 2.0: KSA wants more cooperation and more control

Caroline

11 Jun 2025

The Dutch Gambling Regulatory Authority (KSA) has unveiled its ‘Regulator 2.0’ vision, promising greater cooperation with operators to combat the black market. However, it warns that persistent breaches of advertising rules could lead to a total ban on gambling ads.

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