The Netherlands Gambling Authority said it had removed 20 illegal gambling apps from mobile stores since the start of 2025. The regulator urged consumers to report suspected apps and said it was working on arrangements with app stores to support reporting and removals.
Removal arrangements and consumer reporting give Dutch operators and regulators tools to limit access to illegal gambling apps.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circus Gran Casino, Lucky 7 Casino | Not stated | KSA bans 20 gambling apps and warns Dutch arcade operator over advertising | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | KSA investigates unlicensed poker tournament at Spijkenisse café | Not stated | |
| Kindred, ComeOn Group | Not stated | Lotteritilsynet blocks 57 illegal gambling sites in Norway | Not stated | |
| Energy Casino | EUR 1,100,000 | The Hague court upholds Energy Casino fine despite turnover-calculation error | Not stated | |
| Sarah Eternal SRL, Casino Sky | EUR 900,000 | KSA fines Casino Sky €900,000 for targeting Dutch players without a licence | Not stated |
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The Netherlands' KSA granted eight online gambling operators follow-up licences, allowing them to continue operating from October 2026 through September 2031. The licences went to TOTO Online, Holland Casino, Play North, FPO Nederland, Bingoal Nederland, Hillside (New Media Malta), NSUS Malta and Betent. The regulator said several applicants received additional points for attention, signalling that it expects further compliance improvements.
Dutch trade associations KVA and VNLOK said their study found at least 15,114 ads for unlicensed gambling brands on Instagram and Facebook in the Netherlands in March. They estimated the ads generated more than 75 million views that month and said Meta could earn at least €10 million a year from such advertising; the revenue figure is an indicative estimate.
VNLOK, VAN, Nederlandse Loterij and Holland Casino sent Dutch parliamentarians a joint request to review gambling taxes, asking for conclusions by the second quarter. The signatories said gambling tax revenue fell by €43.5 million in 2025 compared with 2024 after tax increases; the KSA has also raised concerns about the decline.
VNLOK and Fair Play Online said players’ bank statements show substantial payments to illegal online casinos, in position papers for a Dutch parliamentary roundtable on gambling. VNLOK called for measures including blocking payments from the Netherlands to illegal operators, while its proposals also included changes to tax, advertising and player-protection rules.
The Netherlands Gambling Authority said it would take action against Holland Casino’s Eindhoven venue and two gaming halls after they admitted a reporter registered with Cruks using another person’s driving licence. Holland Casino said its staff reviewed an older ID photograph but should still have refused entry; an internal review found employees had not fully followed procedure. The operator said staff had been reminded of the entry rules.