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KSA concludes probe into newspapers advertising illegal gambling sites

Regulation

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) concluded a six-month investigation on 20 March into illegal gambling sites promoted through magazines and online newspapers. The regulator contacted 42 editors, who removed the links, and sent each organisation guidance on preventing future violations. KSA also said its investigation found no violations by tipster site Analyse Master, but its chair raised concerns about sports-betting promotion to young adults.

The findings and guidance may prompt publishers to review gambling promotions and operators to monitor third-party advertising.

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KSA removes 86 illegal gambling sites imitating licensed operators in the Netherlands

Reportedly, the Netherlands’ KSA has secured the removal of 86 websites impersonating licensed gambling operators. The sites used.co.nl domains to advertise or direct users to illegal gambling offers.

The Netherlands' gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has secured the removal of 86 websites that used .co.nl domains to promote or direct users to illegal gambling offers, the regulator said in a notice on 7 October 2026. The sites copied the appearance and content of licensed operators' portals, changing only the domain extension.

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