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Dutch police detain four men in probe of suspected illegal gambling at Groningen café

Enforcement & compliance

Police detained four men during a search of a café in Groningen as part of an investigation into suspected illegal gambling, the Kansspelautoriteit said. Officers seized cash and other items they considered connected to illegal gambling. The authority and police are assessing possible breaches of the Gambling Act, while the suspects remain in custody.

The investigation may lead to enforcement action over suspected illegal gambling in a Dutch hospitality venue.

Earlier fines and penalties by KSA

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
MetaNot statedVNLOK takes legal action against Meta over Dutch gambling advertsNot stated
ADI PredictstreetNot statedGGL investigates ADI Predictstreet over World Cup advertising in GermanyNot stated
Vave.comEUR 3,082,000KSA fines Vave.com operator €3.082m for unlicensed Dutch gamblingNot stated
ChestoptionEUR 3,082,000KSA fines Chestoption €3.082m for unlicensed gambling targeting Dutch playersNot stated
PolymarketEUR 420,000Dutch regulator imposes €420,000 penalty on PolymarketNot stated

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