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Study: When games manipulate you behind the scenes

25 Sep 2025

In recent years, the issue of behavioural influence in the gambling sector has been gaining visibility. And the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has just taken a major step forward: it has published an investigation report on how gaming operators subtly manipulate the behaviour of online players.

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VNLOK notes two striking trends at the reporting center Meld Vals Spel

Nathalie

24 Sep 2025

In the fight against illegal online casinos, VNLOK believes it’s important to inform the public about reports received by Meld Vals Spel. They also believe politicians should be aware of how illegal casinos operate in the Dutch market.

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Regulation of online gambling in the Netherlands: between ambition and reality

Glen

24 Sep 2025

While the Netherlands wanted to build a safe and transparent online gambling market, the reality is quite different. Successive restrictions, the departure of operators and the growing threat of the illegal market: regulation, which is supposed to protect players, could well weaken the entire ecosystem.

Legislation

New Ksa guidelines for gaming halls

Glen

22 Sep 2025

The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming regulator, has unveiled new guidelines for physical gaming halls and casinos. It offers concrete tools to help operators apply the legislation already in force.

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Holland Casino revamps poker environment and gives players more control

Julien

22 Sep 2025

Holland Casino has completely revamped its poker environment. The revamp focuses on clarity, convenience and speed.

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Unrest grows among Holland Casino staff due to tax plan

Glen

19 Sep 2025

There is unrest at Holland Casino. Not on the work floor, but above it, in political The Hague. There is a good chance that gambling tax will increase again on 1 January 2026. And the staff are feeling the effects.

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Fake site pretends to be OneCasino and directs players to illegal gambling site

Glen

18 Sep 2025

Frank Kruit has once again uncovered something remarkable. He is now known as someone who tracks down illegal gambling practices, and this time he has hit the jackpot. What started as a technical investigation into SEO spam ended in a discovery that will leave you speechless.

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Ksa mobilises police and elected representatives against illegal gambling

Julien

18 Sep 2025

On 8 October 2025, Amersfoort will be the scene of an unprecedented mobilisation against illegal gambling. The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) and the RIEC Midden-Nederland will be bringing together police officers, elected representatives and local players for a day of reflection and action.

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2026 Budget Memorandum reports significant shortfall in gambling tax

Glen

17 Sep 2025

The 2026 Budget Memorandum in the Netherlands shows that gambling tax revenue is much lower than previously expected. The estimate for 2025 is 23.2 per cent below the original forecast.

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Michel Groothuizen: “big gap” between theory and reality

Glen

16 Sep 2025

At the SBC Leaders Summit in Lisbon, the chairman of the Kansspelautoriteit, Michel Groothuizen, sounded the alarm: while it is essential to regulate, over-regulation could seriously undermine the functioning of the market. In his view, there is a wide gap between theory and reality on the ground.

Legislation

The KVA redesigns its website: check out your affiliates

Glen

16 Sep 2025

Since 15 September 2025, the Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) has been presenting a completely revamped version of its website. The redesign is more than just cosmetic: it aims to provide consumers with greater transparency about the criteria that affiliate sites must meet to be certified by the KVA.

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888.nl: an intriguing online comeback in the Netherlands

Caroline

16 Sep 2025

The return of 888.nl to the Dutch online gambling market, announced for September 2025, is causing controversy. Behind this expected reappearance lies a surprising reality: the licence has not been awarded to Evoke, the parent company of the famous operator, but to ComeOn Group.

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Gambling addiction expert Feite Hofman shares his vision in his own column

Nathalie

15 Sep 2025

Feite Hofman contributes a column to the Dutch website CasinoNieuws, sharing his experiences as a former gambling addict. He offers his opinions and perspectives on various topics.

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The Trimbos Institute warns of the extent of the damage caused by gambling

Julien

15 Sep 2025

The Trimbos Institute, a Dutch research centre for mental health and addiction, has just published a new infographic on a sensitive subject: the damage caused by gambling. The aim is to highlight the sometimes irreversible consequences of gambling on individuals, their loved ones and society as a whole.

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Is Holland Casino legal in Belgium?

Caroline

13 Sep 2025

If you live near the Dutch border, you have probably heard of Holland Casino, the renowned brand that attracts thousands of players every year. However, many people wonder whether these establishments can be found in Belgium, or even whether it is possible to play online from Belgian territory. The answer often comes as a surprise: Holland Casino remains strictly reserved for the Netherlands.

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More than €1 million in VAT denied to Circus by the Dutch government

Julien

12 Sep 2025

The legal battle between online casino Circus.nl and the Belastingdienst, the Dutch tax authority, has ended in a ruling against the casino. At the heart of the dispute is the issue of VAT on gaming platform services.

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Illegal gambling mafia hijacks well-known domain names: victims include entrepreneurs and gamblers

Glen

10 Sep 2025

Imagine this: you search Google for an old company you remember. Just to check if they still exist. You click on the link and boom, you’re surrounded by flashing banners for illegal gambling sites.

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