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Gambling advertisements disappear, but football clubs find backdoor

Almost every professional football club in the Netherlands has a sponsorship contract with a gambling company. But this summer, gambling advertisements must disappear from the sport.

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CasinoScout.nl Sold: Controversial shift to promoting illegal gambling sites

CasinoScout.nl, once one of the most respected iGaming affiliate platforms in the Netherlands, was sold on January 10, 2025 by its owner, Topline Media Ltd.

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Ksa investigates risky gambling behaviour

The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) recently published the results of a detailed study on the markers of risky gambling behaviour.

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Lottery tickets sold to teenagers: What happened in Utrecht?

A case has recently come to light in the Utrecht region of the Netherlands that has caused a stir.

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Amsterdam launches pilot project to combat gambling harm

Gambling addiction is a global problem that affects millions of people. To address this, Amsterdam recently launched an innovative pilot project: the Steunpunt Gokschade (Gambling Harm Support Centre).

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Gambling addiction: Robin’s gripping story, ex-addict now working for Ksa

Robin, 49, confides to Rijnmond about his addiction. For him, it all started at a young age when he was drawn to the flashing lights and sound of slot machines.

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Winning Poker Network fined for illegal practice

The fight against illegal gambling continues in the Netherlands. The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, has fined Winning Poker Network (WPN) €1.275 million.

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Emergency reorganization at Fair Play Casino

For several years, Janshen-Hahnrats Group, the parent company of the famous Fair Play Casino chain, has been facing a financial crisis of rare intensity.

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Unibet blocks players’ appeals

From its headquarters in Malta, online gambling giant Unibet is at the heart of a major controversy in the Netherlands.

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Illegal bingos under fire from the Kansspelautoriteit

The organizer of a series of illegal bingos has been heavily sanctioned by the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulatory authority.

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Record fine of 1 million for Alimaniere, an exemplary sanction against illegal gambling

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, has fined Alimaniere Sociedad De Responsabilidad Limitada 1,050,000 euros.

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Cruks in 2024: 488 new registrations per week

The central gambling exclusion register in the Netherlands called Centraal Register Uitsluiting Kansspelen, or Cruks, has seen a spectacular increase in registrations in 2024.

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New penalty rules for the Kansspelautoriteit: Fines of up to 2 million euros and 3% turnover penalty

As of 1 January, something important has changed for providers of games of chance. The Dutch Gaming Authority ( Kansspelautoriteit / Ksa ) has introduced a new penalty policy.

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Dutch football faces major crisis: €70 million lost following ban on gambling sponsors

The Dutch football landscape is about to be shaken up by a radical measure: from July 2025, all forms of sponsorship related to gambling will be strictly prohibited.

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Adformatie honours Cruks campaign

The ‘Morgen stop ik echt – Het is al morgen’ night-time campaigns run by the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) have been selected by Adformatie magazine as one of the 24 best campaigns of 2024.

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The Netherlands calls on Europe to ban loot boxes

Dirk Beljaarts, the Dutch Minister for Economic Affairs, has called for a Europe-wide ban on loot boxes.

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LiveScore Bet and tombola surrender their Dutch licences

LiveScore Bet and tombola, two of the first operators to obtain an online gambling licence in the Netherlands, have recently decided to withdraw from the Dutch market.

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Self-exclusion disregarded: Unibet pays the price

Unibet has been fined €400,000 by the Ksa. The penalty follows breaches relating to authorised access to players on the Cruks self-exclusion register.

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Gambling with a handicap, the ethical debate

Since the legalization of online gambling in the Netherlands in 2021, the warning signs have been multiplying.

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Illegal gambling site tackled: Ksa demands penalty of €840,000

The Gaming Authority (Ksa) has had enough of the illegal gambling on the website freebitco.in. The company behind the site, FBC B.V., received a stern warning: stop these practices immediately.

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Dutch minister announces new gambling policy by March 2025

The Dutch government is working on an updated gambling policy.

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What a gambling ban means for young people who are losing control

The Gambling Authority in the Netherlands is launching a new campaign to make young adults aware of the dangers of gambling.

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Exclusive: How Cristiano Blanco wants to take Hard Rock Casino to the top

Cristiano Blanco has been the new CEO of Hard Rock Casino NL since December 1st. He succeeds founder Paul Strikers, who will continue as Public Affairs Manager and will also fulfill the role of Money Laundering Reporting Officer.

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Holland Casino reduces profit opportunities due to increased gambling tax

Holland Casino, the Dutch provider and part of the government, will respond in its own unique way to absorb the increase in gambling tax.

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Bingoal still sentenced to pay €400,000 for unauthorized advertising

Bingoal was previously fined €400,000 for sending advertising emails to young adults, they appealed against this but were still sentenced in default to pay the full amount.

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Closure of 23 JVH Gaming casinos: Floor van Bakkum has mixed feelings

A few days ago, an announcement sent shockwaves through the gambling world in the netherlands: JVH Gaming, the parent company of Jack’s Casino and the online platform Jacks.nl, announced the upcoming closure of 23 of its landbased establishments.

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The KNVB is selling its soul to gambling

The name change of the Eredivisie to VriendenLoterij Eredivisie is leading to fierce reactions.

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Meld Vals Spel, the portal to report illegal gambling in the Netherlands

November 25, 2024 marks a major turning point in the fight against illegal online gambling in the Netherlands. The Dutch professional associations VNLOK (Vergunde Nederlandse Online Kansspelaanbieders) and NOGA (Netherlands Online Gambling Association) have joined forces to launch an innovative tool: the Meld Vals Spel.

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Online Casino flaws exposed

Since the legalization of online casinos, the debate over player protection has remained heated. Journalist Jeroen van Bergeijk, known for his immersive investigations, decided to delve into this controversial world to assess whether the “zorgplicht” (duty of care) imposed by Dutch law is respected.

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Sports betting: Ksa denounces abuses in the Netherlands

The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), recently highlighted serious violations of sports betting legislation.

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Flamingo Casino disappears: a forced farewell

JVH Gaming, a major player in the Dutch gambling sector and parent company of Jack’s Casino, has announced the imminent closure of 23 physical establishments.

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Illegal gambling continues to flourish on social media

Vincent van ‘t Riet, strategic advisor and marketing manager at ZEturf, has once again raised the alarm about the growing problem of illegal gambling on social media.

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LiveScore Bet pulls the plug: ComeOn benefits

LiveScore Bet has pulled the plug in the Netherlands. The site now redirects visitors to the online casino ComeOn.

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Dutch Gaming Authority releases details of Holland Casino sanction

The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has released documents about a legal battle with Holland Casino. It was about a penalty payment order because of a simple button on the website.

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Chairman Ksa: Gambling regulation is a hot issue

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.

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Qbet and 55Bet receive mega fine from the Gaming Authority

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

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Dutch KSA imposes record fine on unlicensed gambling site

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.

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LiveScore Group to restructure after leaving the Netherlands

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.

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Dutch gambling market channelisation falls faster than expected

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

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

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.

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