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KSA and UKGC sign follow-up agreement on illegal gambling

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The Kansspelautoriteit and UK Gambling Commission signed a follow-up memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation against illegal gambling. The regulators will share regulatory information and track each other’s consumer-protection work; the agreement follows an earlier cooperation arrangement announced in May 2021.

The agreement formalises information-sharing between the Dutch and UK regulators on illegal gambling and consumer protection.

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KSA criticises Meta and Google over illegal gambling adverts in the Netherlands

The KSA said it will first seek voluntary agreements with Meta and Google to address adverts for illegal gambling in the Netherlands. Chairman Michel Groothuizen said around 90% of users use regulated offerings, while illegal gambling spend rivals licensed-sector revenues. The authority is also targeting payment processors and online visibility, and has begun work with Google on a whitelist of EU-licensed operators.

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has criticised Meta and Google over adverts for illegal gambling operators, with chair Michel Groothuizen saying the regulator will first seek voluntary agreements with the technology companies before considering legal action. The KSA's position was reported on 15 October 2026.

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