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KSA addresses Circus Gran Casino over role-model advertising breach

Enforcement & compliance

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.

Earlier fines and penalties by KSA

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Holland CasinoNot statedKSA removes 20 illegal gambling apps from mobile stores in 2025Not stated
Holland CasinoNot statedKSA urges reports of illegal gambling apps in the NetherlandsNot stated
Circus Gran Casino, Lucky 7 CasinoNot statedKSA bans 20 gambling apps and warns Dutch arcade operator over advertisingNot stated
Not namedNot statedKSA investigates unlicensed poker tournament at Spijkenisse caféNot stated
Kindred, ComeOn GroupNot statedLotteritilsynet blocks 57 illegal gambling sites in NorwayNot stated

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