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KSA plans early 2026 inspection of lottery subscription practices

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The Netherlands’ KSA said it discussed lottery subscription marketing with several providers after receiving consumer complaints about people being signed up without understanding they were taking recurring subscriptions. Some providers reported clearer communications, while others still had steps to complete; the regulator plans an inspection in early 2026.

The inspection will assess whether lottery providers have improved how they explain recurring subscriptions to consumers.

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KVA finds illegal gambling affiliate pages targeting Cruks searches

The Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates said a review found 10 pages promoting illegal gambling or explaining ways around Cruks among Google’s first four results pages; two appeared on the first page. It cited monthly search volumes totalling 7,520 across three related terms, while noting these do not represent distinct people or confirmed visits to illegal casinos. The KVA expects further research results later in November 2026.

Dutch affiliate body Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) said it found ten pages offering illegal gambling or information on circumventing Cruks, the Netherlands' gambling exclusion register, within Google's first four pages of results. Two appeared on the first results page, although rankings can vary by user and reflect a snapshot in time.

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