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KSA chair urges people concerned about gambling to self-exclude

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Kansspelautoriteit chair Michel Groothuizen urged people worried about their gambling to use the Netherlands’ self-exclusion register, Cruks. He said gambling-related addiction can bring isolation and suicidal thoughts, and described prevention as a core part of the regulator’s work alongside market regulation and action against illegal gambling.

The appeal promotes Cruks as a tool for operators and people seeking to reduce gambling-related harm.

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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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