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Almelo and KSA discover suspected illegal gambling in city district

Enforcement & compliance

Almelo municipality and the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) inspected the Ossenkoppelerhoek district after receiving reports of suspected illegal gambling. They found illegal gambling activity, but the municipality did not identify its form and made no arrests; Mayor Richard Korteland warned of risks including gambling by minors and money laundering.

The inspection signals local enforcement activity against suspected illegal gambling, although the activity identified was not specified.

Earlier fines and penalties by KSA

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedKSA targets illegal operators’ revenue channels in the NetherlandsNot stated
Techno OffshoreEUR 1,200,000KSA fines Techno Offshore €1.2m for unlicensed Dutch gamblingNot stated
Circus Gran Casino, Hotel Gaming ServicesNot statedKSA addresses Circus Gran Casino over role-model advertising breachNot stated
Holland CasinoNot statedKSA removes 20 illegal gambling apps from mobile stores in 2025Not stated
Holland CasinoNot statedKSA urges reports of illegal gambling apps in the NetherlandsNot stated

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