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KVA study flags data-sharing risks at six illegal Dutch gambling sites

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A study by the Netherlands-based Quality Mark Responsible Affiliates examined six offshore gambling operators accessible to players in the Netherlands. It found that all six privacy policies permitted sharing personal data with companies outside the EU; the study also identified terms allowing unexplained account closures or delayed payouts, and three operators accepted deposits through youth bank accounts.

The findings highlight data-protection and underage-gambling risks for operators and regulators addressing the Dutch black market.

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