The KSA said it filed more than 4,600 reports about illegal gambling advertisements on Facebook and Instagram with Meta in April. The regulator said the reports form part of work with public authorities, platforms and private companies to remove unlawful promotions.
The reports put Meta on notice of illegal gambling promotions reaching users in the Netherlands.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meta, EOD Code SRL | Not stated | Meta hosts Foxy Gold gambling adverts targeting users in the Netherlands | Not stated | |
| N1 | EUR 12,640,000 | Council of State upholds KSA’s €12.64m fine against N1 | Not stated | |
| Holland Casino | Not stated | Council of State backs KSA over Holland Casino website navigation | Not stated | |
| booms.bet | EUR 840,000 | KSA seeks €840,000 penalty from booms.bet operator | Not stated | |
| Not named | EUR 25,000 | KSA rejects LeftlanePapi objection to €25,000 penalty collection | Not stated |
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Reportedly, VNLOK is suing Meta over illegal gambling advertising. The Dutch trade association’s action concerns adverts on Facebook and Instagram.
Reportedly, Illegal gambling adverts on Meta reached 38 million Dutch users. The study examined the platform’s advertising archive for March 2026.
The Netherlands’ gambling regulator, KSA, reported that the illegal market grew by more than 57% after the tax rate rose to 34.2%, according to the report. It also said licensed operators’ share of revenue fell from 51% to 49% at the start of 2025, while gross gambling revenue dropped 16%.
VNLOK has begun legal action against Meta over adverts for unlicensed gambling operators in the Netherlands. The association says large platforms should detect and remove illegal adverts proactively rather than only responding to complaints. It argues the adverts undermine consumer protection under Dutch gambling law.
Dutch gambling trade body VNLOK is preparing a complaint to the European Commission about Meta. The association alleges that Meta has failed to prevent illegal gambling advertisements on its platforms.