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KSA warns Betnation over CRUKS self-exclusion checks

Enforcement & compliance

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) issued a formal warning to Smart Gaming, operator of Betnation, after a technical failure prevented required CRUKS checks between January and March. At least one registered player accessed the platform and gambled; Betnation reported the incident, reviewed affected accounts, compensated users and introduced preventive measures.

The warning reinforces operators’ responsibility to ensure required self-exclusion checks work and to address failures promptly.

Earlier fines and penalties by KSA

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Smart Gaming, BetnationNot statedKSA warns Smart Gaming over Betnation CRUKS check failuresNot stated
Smart Gaming, BetnationNot statedKSA warns Smart Gaming over missed Cruks checks in the NetherlandsNot stated
Toto OnlineNot statedKSA reprimands TOTO Online over role-model advertising banNot stated
TOTONot statedKSA warns TOTO Online over football-club campaign violating testimonial banNot stated
Toto Online, 711Not statedKSA warns TOTO Online and fines 711 over licence breachesNot stated

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