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Kansspelautoriteit chair proposes automatic Cruks inclusion for people under guardianship

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Kansspelautoriteit chair Michel Groothuizen proposed linking the Cruks exclusion register with the national register of people under guardianship or administration, so those listed would be automatically excluded for the period of their protection. He also backed the government’s proposal to extend Cruks’ minimum registration period from six to 12 months, while arguing that it could be longer.

The proposed register link and longer minimum exclusion period could change Dutch operators’ player-screening obligations.

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KSA seeks Big Tech deals against illegal gambling ads and weighs court action

Dutch regulator KSA is seeking agreements with major technology platforms to curb illegal gambling advertising on social media and is prepared to consider legal action if talks fall short, according to remarks by chair Michel Groothuizen. He cited hundreds of thousands of illegal gambling ads, some aimed at self-excluded players or minors.

The Dutch gambling authority KSA is seeking agreements with major technology platforms to counter the spread of illegal gambling advertising on social media, and says it is prepared to consider legal action if talks do not produce sufficient results. The position was set out in a contribution published on the KSA website by its chair, Michel Groothuizen, and.

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