Source: KSA (Netherlands)
The Kansspelautoriteit found that several online sports betting operators did not clearly explain that early payout is unavailable for draws. The operators offering the feature were contacted and have improved their communications, the authority said.
Operators offering early payout must make clear that the feature does not apply to draw bets.
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Massachusetts requires licensed sportsbooks to notify customers within 48 hours when they restrict an account and provide an individual reason, under a rule effective 1 June. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved the regulation in December 2025. Operator data presented during the rulemaking process showed restrictions affected 0.64% of accounts.
French police are investigating whether traders on Polymarket had confidential information about the Ballon d’Or result, after 12 accounts correctly predicted the top five in order. France Football contacted the police gambling unit after the ceremony and said it was preparing a complaint; no leak or criminal offence has been established.
French police are investigating whether Polymarket account holders had confidential information before the Ballon d’Or result was announced, according to anonymous police sources. No leak or criminal offence has been established.
The Netherlands’ KSA warned that maintenance to the BSN register may temporarily disrupt Cruks on 15 and 22 November, from 9:00 to 10:00. Online operators must wait to activate new accounts if they cannot complete a Cruks check; existing users may log in based on an earlier check, subject to a new check once service resumes.
Cruks may be temporarily unavailable because of maintenance, the Dutch gambling regulator KSA warned. The Dutch identity data agency will conduct the work from 9:00 to 10:00 on both days.
The Netherlands’ Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) said planned maintenance could interrupt access to the Cruks exclusion register on 15 and 22 November 2026, between 9:00 and 10:00. If checks are unavailable, online operators must not admit new players whose BSN cannot be verified; land-based venues may admit them but must check their status once service returns.
The Netherlands' KSA said maintenance on 15 and 22 November 2026 could interrupt access to the Cruks gambling exclusion register, preventing online operators from admitting new players if checks cannot be completed.
The Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates said a review found 10 pages promoting illegal gambling or explaining ways around Cruks among Google’s first four results pages; two appeared on the first page. It cited monthly search volumes totalling 7,520 across three related terms, while noting these do not represent distinct people or confirmed visits to illegal casinos. The KVA expects further research results later in November 2026.
Dutch affiliate body Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) said it found ten pages offering illegal gambling or information on circumventing Cruks, the Netherlands' gambling exclusion register, within Google's first four pages of results. Two appeared on the first results page, although rankings can vary by user and reflect a snapshot in time.