The Kansspelautoriteit said it had opened action against gaming venues and casinos identified in a television investigation in the Netherlands. The report found that people registered with Cruks could enter using another person’s identity document; the KSA said venues must check identities carefully.
The KSA’s action highlights venues’ duty to check identities carefully when people registered with Cruks seek entry.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nederlandse Loterij, SkyHills | Not stated | Nederlandse Loterij brings legal proceedings against Skyhills over Dutch gambling services | Not stated | |
| BetCity, TOTO Winkel | Not stated | KSA acts against Betcity and TOTO Winkel over World Cup role-model ads | Not stated | |
| BetCity, TOTO Winkel | Not stated | KSA addresses Betcity and TOTO Winkel over role model advertising breaches | Not stated | |
| Casino Zoetermeer | EUR 25,000 | KSA fines Casino Zoetermeer €25,000 for admitting Cruks-listed players | Not stated | |
| Tonybet | Not stated | KSA warns TonyBet over advertising role models during World Cup | Not stated |
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Dutch regulator KSA is seeking agreements with major technology platforms to curb illegal gambling advertising on social media and is prepared to consider legal action if talks fall short, according to remarks by chair Michel Groothuizen. He cited hundreds of thousands of illegal gambling ads, some aimed at self-excluded players or minors.
The Dutch gambling authority KSA is seeking agreements with major technology platforms to counter the spread of illegal gambling advertising on social media, and says it is prepared to consider legal action if talks do not produce sufficient results. The position was set out in a contribution published on the KSA website by its chair, Michel Groothuizen, and.
The chair of the Dutch gambling regulator KSA has suggested authorities prepare for possible legal action against social media platforms that fail to tackle illegal gambling advertising. Michel Groothuizen said the KSA would keep seeking voluntary cooperation while preparing potential legal measures, warning that proceedings could take years and have uncertain outcomes. He said European regulators have a joint task force with Google and Meta that is working on an EU-wide whitelist of licensed operators.
The chair of the Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has suggested that authorities should prepare for possible legal action against large social media platforms that fail to tackle illegal gambling advertising, while continuing to seek voluntary cooperation. Michel Groothuizen made the suggestion in a piece published on the regulator's website.
Gambling lawyer Justin Franssen said the KSA already has sufficient legal powers to act against Meta over illegal online casino advertising. During a panel discussion, he questioned why licensed gambling operators must initiate court proceedings themselves to combat the illegal market.
Gambling lawyer Justin Franssen said the Dutch gambling authority KSA already has sufficient legal powers to act against Meta over advertisements for illegal online casinos, and questioned why licensed operators must bring court proceedings themselves to address the illegal market. Franssen made the remarks during a panel discussion at the SBC Summit in Lisbon, moderated by Frank Op de Woerd, according to a report.
KSA chairman Michel Groothuizen called for a co-ordinated European response to illegal gambling, saying the Netherlands cannot tackle cross-border operators alone. He said half of every euro gambled by Dutch consumers goes to the illegal market, costing more than €500m a year in potential tax income.
Dutch lawmakers urged the government to strengthen enforcement against illegal gambling during a parliamentary committee debate. State Secretary for Justice KT van Bruggen said the government is developing legislation for DNS blocking, with a public consultation expected in early 2027. She also said officials are engaging with Meta and Google over illegal gambling advertisements and will receive reports every six months.