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Kansspelautoriteit sets Cruks connection requirements for gambling venues

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Source: KSA (Netherlands)

The Kansspelautoriteit requires Dutch casinos and amusement arcades with gaming machines to connect to Cruks to retain their licences. Online gambling operators applying for a Dutch licence must have a working, tested connection when they apply; the authority also recommends combining Cruks checks with age verification.

Operators need a tested Cruks connection for licensing or continued operation, and venues cannot admit players without a valid certificate.

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