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KSA leaves legal action against Google and Meta open over illegal gambling advertising

Enforcement & compliance · SectorWire deskSource published

Summary

The Netherlands' KSA has not ruled out legal action against Google and Meta over illegal gambling advertising. KSA board chairman Michel Groothuizen discussed efforts against illegal gambling five years after the regulated online market opened.

Why it matters

The KSA has not ruled out legal action against Google and Meta over illegal gambling advertising.

Cite as: SectorWire, “KSA leaves legal action against Google and Meta open over illegal gambling advertising”, 14 October 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/ksa-leaves-legal-action-against-google-and-meta-open-over-illegal-gamb/

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Earlier fines and penalties by KSA

Earlier decisions in the same section by the same regulator, newest first. Chosen by regulator, section and, where both stories state an amount, similar size. Details are as each story reports them.

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedAlphen aan den Rijn venue closed for at least two weeks after illegal gambling foundNot stated
Not namedNot statedPolice uncover suspected illegal poker venue in Utrecht homeNot stated
711Not statedKSA warns 711 over deposit wagering requirements in the NetherlandsNot stated
Not namedNot statedKSA reports removal of 26 domains mimicking licensed gambling operatorsNot stated
Not namedNot statedKSA removes 86 illegal gambling sites imitating licensed operators in the NetherlandsNot stated
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