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KSA warns Dutch betting operators over early payout conditions

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The Netherlands’ Kansspelautoriteit warned online sports betting operators that they must explain early payout conditions clearly. The feature may settle a bet as a win when a selected team leads by two goals, but it does not apply in a draw; the KSA said some operators had not made that limitation clear. The contacted providers have improved their communications, the regulator said.

Operators offering early payout must explain that the feature does not apply when a match is drawn.

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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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