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KSA reports improvements in bookmakers’ match-fixing risk assessments

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The Netherlands’ Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) said its review of four authorised bookmakers found improved controls and awareness in assessing match-fixing risks, but identified further work on risk definitions, mitigation and reporting. The review followed alerts submitted to the Sports Betting Intelligence Unit; the regulator also announced plans for a separate licence category for skill-based gaming machines.

Operators may need to strengthen documented match-fixing controls and prepare for a distinct skill-based machine licence.

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