The Netherlands’ Kansspelautoriteit warned Holland Casino Online and Vbet over offering bets on own goals, which it considers prohibited events with heightened match-manipulation risks. Both operators removed the markets and introduced additional controls; the regulator said the matter was adequately resolved for now.
The warning confirms the KSA’s position that own-goal betting markets are prohibited and require operator controls.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Nederlandse Loterij, Qbet | Not stated | Nederlandse Loterij takes Qbet to court over alleged illegal betting | Not stated |
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Holland Casino Online managing director Nicolas Fleiderman said some online casino operators may reconsider their presence in the Netherlands if a proposed total ban on gambling advertising and bonuses takes effect. He expects the ban to start in January 2028, following a bill expected a year earlier. Fleiderman said smaller and mid-sized operators would be particularly affected because they rely on paid advertising and welcome bonuses to attract players.
The Kansspelautoriteit held a roundtable on 4 December with licensed online casinos in the Netherlands to discuss duty-of-care research, the regulator said. Discussions covered Cruks notifications, player contact requirements and account closures; Unibet and Holland Casino Online were cited for often submitting complete notification files.
The Consumentenbond and Stichting Consumenten Competition Claims said they want compensation for players from Bet365, BetCity, Holland Casino Online, Jacks, Unibet and TOTO over alleged harmful practices. They said they may take the claims to court if the operators do not agree to help. The Kansspelautoriteit said it was aware of the claims and had increased checks on player protection.
The Netherlands Gambling Authority said it would take action against Holland Casino’s Eindhoven venue and two gaming halls after they admitted a reporter registered with Cruks using another person’s driving licence. Holland Casino said its staff reviewed an older ID photograph but should still have refused entry; an internal review found employees had not fully followed procedure. The operator said staff had been reminded of the entry rules.
The KSA said it warned SCGO Limited, which operates in the Netherlands as Vbet, for again offering prohibited betting options. During heightened supervision around the football World Cup, the regulator found live bets on events such as throw-ins, fouls, corners and offside. Vbet removed the options immediately after the KSA raised the breach.