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KSA reorganises governance and departments in the Netherlands

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The KSA began 2026 with a new board structure and three directorates in the Netherlands. Chair Michel Groothuizen remains in office; the regulator said the changes support its revised strategy and wider supervisory responsibilities. Two part-time board appointments are at an advanced stage, while the new directorates are led by Roos Lawant, Ella Seijsener and Daniël Palomo van Es.

The restructure changes how the KSA manages licensing, supervision and player protection in the Dutch gambling market.

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KSA chair suggests preparing legal action against platforms over illegal gambling ads

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.

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