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KSA tells Dutch online operators to disable bet-sharing feature

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The Netherlands’ Kansspelautoriteit asked online gambling operators to disable the “Deel je bet” feature immediately, saying it constitutes marketing and cannot be controlled to prevent messages reaching vulnerable groups. The regulator said the feature conflicts with rules barring commercial communications from reaching minors, young adults and people with gambling problems, and it may take enforcement action if needed.

Operators must disable a feature the regulator considers incompatible with restrictions on gambling advertising to vulnerable groups.

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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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