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KSA chair proposes automatic Cruks inclusion for people under protective orders

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Netherlands Gambling Authority chair Michel Groothuizen called for people under court-appointed financial administration or legal curatorship to be automatically added to Cruks, according to his blog. He said the proposal should apply for the duration of their protective status and cautioned that consumer safeguards should not undermine the regulated market’s ability to compete with illegal providers.

The proposal could extend gambling exclusion to people under financial or legal protection orders in the Netherlands.

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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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