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KSA reports Dutch gambling-fund channelisation fell to 49%

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The Netherlands’ gambling regulator, the KSA, reported that the share of gambling funds channelled to legal operators fell to 49% in H1 2025, from 51% previously. Its Fall 2025 report put licensed operators’ gross gaming revenue at EUR 600 million, down from EUR 697 million in H2 2024. The KSA said 94% of Dutch gamblers used legal providers, while the number of active accounts rose to 1.29 million.

Operators and regulators face a shrinking legal share of gambling funds despite most gamblers using licensed providers.

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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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