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KSA warns of illegal online gambling as Dutch channelisation falls to 53%

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The Netherlands’ KSA warned about illegal online gambling and urged licensed operators to strengthen consumer protections, particularly for young adults, in remarks on 4 June 2026. The regulator said channelisation by gross gambling revenue had fallen to 53%, while legal-market indicators were broadly unchanged from six months earlier.

The 53% channelisation figure signals a substantial illegal-market share relevant to licensed operators and enforcement policy.

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KSA criticises Meta and Google over illegal gambling adverts in the Netherlands

The KSA said it will first seek voluntary agreements with Meta and Google to address adverts for illegal gambling in the Netherlands. Chairman Michel Groothuizen said around 90% of users use regulated offerings, while illegal gambling spend rivals licensed-sector revenues. The authority is also targeting payment processors and online visibility, and has begun work with Google on a whitelist of EU-licensed operators.

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has criticised Meta and Google over adverts for illegal gambling operators, with chair Michel Groothuizen saying the regulator will first seek voluntary agreements with the technology companies before considering legal action. The KSA's position was reported on 15 October 2026.

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