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KSA chair calls for international cooperation against illegal online gambling

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KSA chair Michel Groothuizen called for gambling regulators to work together against illegal online gambling during a conference in Toronto. He said cross-border cooperation was increasingly important because online markets operate internationally; the conference also addressed responsible gambling, youth sports betting and crypto gambling.

Cross-border cooperation is relevant to regulators confronting illegal gambling activity across national markets.

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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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