KSA addresses Circus Gran Casino over role-model advertising breach
The Netherlands’ Gambling Authority (KSA) said on 7 April 2025 that it had addressed Hotel Gaming Services over Circus Gran Casino advertising in Maastricht that featured professional ice hockey players. The operator removed the advertisements after discussions, while telling the regulator that it considered the legal standard unclear.
The case confirms that the role-model advertising ban applies to land-based gaming halls as well as online operators.