KVA warns about BetOranje: Belgian players should also be cautious
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9 Oct 2026 •
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A Dutch-language website, an orange lion and the names of well-known banks: according to the Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA), BetOranje is clearly targeting Dutch players. The certification body describes the operator as illegal and has shared its findings with the Dutch Kansspelautoriteit. For Belgian players, the case underlines why a familiar appearance should never replace a licence check.
More than just a foreign site that happens to be accessible
The KVA discovered BetOranje during its monitoring through an affiliate website that redirected visitors to the operator. According to the organisation, a tracking link was used: a link that allows visitors to be linked to the referring website. The KVA considers this an indication of cooperation between the affiliate and the gambling operator.
The design of the website then attracted particular attention. According to the report, not only is the gambling content available in Dutch, but the terms and conditions and other legal documents are also written in Dutch. The orange lion reinforces the Dutch branding.
The payment brands displayed on the site also stand out. The KVA mentions iDEAL, ABN AMRO, ING, Rabobank and SNS. According to the organisation, this combination points to an operator actively targeting Dutch consumers rather than a foreign website that merely happens to be accessible from the Netherlands.
A deposit via ING and access through Google
The KVA reports that its researchers were able to make a deposit easily through the ING payment app. According to the organisation, opening an account was also straightforward: using a linked Google account, they gained access to the website and deposit environment within a few steps.
For visitors, such familiar names can inspire trust. However, a bank logo, a successful payment or a Google login says nothing about a website’s gambling licence. Nor does the test described show that ING or Google approved the operator or were knowingly involved in illegal activities.
The findings do raise a question for the parties involved: how can trusted services avoid contributing to the accessibility of unlicensed gambling offers?
Large bonus promises attract attention
According to the KVA, BetOranje promotes a welcome package of up to €11,500 and 400 free spins, alongside recurring bonuses and cashback offers. The organisation says these offers go far beyond what is possible in the regulated Dutch market.
An advertised bonus amount is also not an amount that a player can automatically withdraw. Terms, wagering requirements and possible restrictions determine what such an offer actually means.
According to the information the KVA found on the website, the operator is run from Costa Rica. Being based abroad does not in itself grant permission to offer online gambling in the Netherlands or Belgium.
Why this also matters for Belgium
The report concerns targeting of the Dutch market. It does not show that BetOranje specifically targets Belgian players. For Dutch-speaking Belgian visitors, however, the familiarity of the website is still relevant: a familiar language and well-known brands can create the impression that an operator is local and regulated.
In Belgium, the correct licence from the Belgian Gaming Commission must be checked for the relevant gambling activity. The exact website address and the operator should be verified. The official licence registers of the Belgian Gaming Commission are the starting point for this.
Gambling Club also discussed this confusion in its coverage of the KVA study on AI and illegal gambling sites. A convincing recommendation or a foreign licence does not answer the question of whether a website is authorised in Belgium.
The recent addition of 31 gambling sites to Belgium’s blacklist also shows why the exact domain matters. Conversely, the absence of a website from that list is not proof that it is licensed.
Signals shared, enforcement not yet confirmed
The KVA says it has shared research information, signals relating to payment options and suspicions of fraud with the Kansspelautoriteit. Relevant information was also provided to the payment parties involved. The report does not confirm any sanction or completed fraud investigation.
The case broadens the focus from referring websites to the gambling operators themselves. Gambling Club previously reported on illegal gambling advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. In this case, the KVA is also highlighting an operator whose own website is strongly tailored to a national audience.
The Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates monitors affiliates and sets requirements for their referrals and communications. The certification itself is not a gambling licence. For Belgian players, the decisive check therefore remains the same: does the website hold the required Belgian authorisation?