Nederlandse Loterij said it will bring legal proceedings in the Netherlands against Qbet and entities linked to the platform. Chief executive Arjan Blok said the action targets both the operator and parties that facilitate its activity, citing risks to players on illegal betting sites.
The proceedings could affect Qbet and businesses that facilitate its operations in the Netherlands.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nederlandse Loterij, Qbet | Not stated | Nederlandse Loterij brings civil case against Qbet over illegal gambling in the Netherlands | Not stated | |
| Nederlandse Loterij, Novatech | EUR 24,800,000 | Nederlandse Loterij sues Qbet operators over alleged unlicensed Dutch gambling | Not stated | |
| Nederlandse Loterij, DECC | Not stated | Nederlandse Loterij seeks Lalabet shutdown and ownership details in DECC case | Not stated | |
| Unibet | Not stated | KSA issues Unibet operator formal warning over anti-money laundering controls | Not stated | |
| Polymarket | Not stated | Dutch regulator classifies prediction markets as online gambling | Not stated |
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Dutch gambling association Vnlok has sued Meta in an Amsterdam court, alleging that the company failed to take sufficient action against illegal gambling adverts targeting Dutch consumers. Vnlok said its review found that more than 90% of the gambling adverts it analysed on Facebook were linked to illegal operators; it also reported removal rates of 11% in May and 15% in June.
The CDA asked State Secretary Van Bruggen what problems the Kansspelautoriteit faces collecting fines from illegal gambling sites. The party also sought his view on the Supreme Court ruling concerning claims over gambling agreements from before online gambling was legalised.
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Dutch regulator KSA is seeking agreements with major technology platforms to curb illegal gambling advertising on social media and is prepared to consider legal action if talks fall short, according to remarks by chair Michel Groothuizen. He cited hundreds of thousands of illegal gambling ads, some aimed at self-excluded players or minors.
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Nederlandse Loterij has summoned Skyhills’ operators and directors over allegations that the unlicensed platform targeted Dutch players. It seeks an end to Dutch services and disclosure of the business’s corporate structure. The report said Dutch users could no longer access Skyhills when Nederlandse Loterij announced the action.
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