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KSA fines Unibet €400,000 over access for Dutch self-excluded players

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The Netherlands Gaming Authority fined Kindred Group’s Unibet €400,000 for allowing self-excluded players to access its platform during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The company said 3,020 players were improperly registered between 22 November 2022 and 30 January 2023, including 15 later confirmed as registered with Cruks; it will not appeal.

The case reinforces operators’ obligation to check Cruks status before allowing players to gamble in the Netherlands.

Earlier fines and penalties by KSA

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
FBC BVEUR 280,000KSA orders FBC BV to pay €280,000 weekly over unlicensed Dutch gamblingNot stated
VNLOK, NOGANot statedVNLOK and NOGA launch Dutch illegal gambling reporting centreNot stated
VideoslotsEUR 975,000KSA reduces Videoslots sanction to €975,000 after appealNot stated

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