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KSA chief proposes linking Dutch support register to Cruks

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KSA chair Michel Groothuizen proposed automatically registering people listed in the Netherlands’ CCBR support register with Cruks, the country’s gambling self-exclusion system. The report says Cruks has about 120,000 registrants and that the government intends to extend the minimum registration period from six months to one year.

Automatic registration would expand Cruks access restrictions to people under legal protection or financial administration.

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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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