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CDA MP questions Dutch government over growth in illegal gambling

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CDA MP Straatman asked State Secretary Rutte to respond to the reported growth of illegal gambling in the Netherlands and its relationship to tighter rules and higher costs for licensed operators. She also asked about faster removal of illegal material, enforcement powers, player protection and whether falling legal-market gross gaming revenue indicates a shift to unlicensed providers.

The questions could shape Dutch enforcement and policy affecting licensed operators and protections for players.

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KSA launches two campaigns on gambling and gambling harm in the Netherlands

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) said it will launch two campaigns in early November to encourage discussion of gambling and its possible effects. OpenOverGokken’s campaign aims to prompt parents to talk with their children about gambling, while a Gokstop campaign will encourage young adults with gambling problems to take a temporary break.

The Netherlands' Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) is to launch two new campaigns in early November, aimed at making gambling and its possible effects easier to discuss.

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