The VVD’s manifesto for the Netherlands’ 29 October general election proposes giving the Kansspelautoriteit greater powers to oversee online gambling and act against unlicensed operators. The party also says it would accelerate measures to address gambling addiction and work with other European states against illegal gambling companies.
The proposals could expand the Dutch regulator’s oversight and enforcement role in online gambling.
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Santa Fe Governor Maximiliano Pullaro said the province will step up action against illegal gambling, while the provincial lottery called for stronger powers to block unauthorised sites. Lottery legal representative Javier Signorini said at least 40,000 young people had used prohibited platforms over three months; ENACOM currently can notify internet providers to restrict access but cannot block domains itself.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told MPs the government was considering giving councils more power over the location and number of gambling outlets. He said cumulative impact assessments were under consideration; local authorities have sought powers to reject venue applications and take factors including household debt into account.
Google and Apple removed 856 illegal gambling apps in the first nine months of 2026, according to answers to parliamentary questions on the 2027 Justice and Security budget. The Kansspelautoriteit said both companies remove apps it reports; the answers also cite a one-off €290,000 contribution for implementing the European anti-money-laundering package in 2026 and 2027.
French police are investigating whether traders on Polymarket had confidential information about the Ballon d’Or result, after 12 accounts correctly predicted the top five in order. France Football contacted the police gambling unit after the ceremony and said it was preparing a complaint; no leak or criminal offence has been established.
French police are investigating whether Polymarket account holders had confidential information before the Ballon d’Or result, police sources said. No leak or criminal offence has been established.
The Netherlands’ KSA warned that maintenance to the BSN register may temporarily disrupt Cruks on 15 and 22 November, from 9:00 to 10:00. Online operators must wait to activate new accounts if they cannot complete a Cruks check; existing users may log in based on an earlier check, subject to a new check once service resumes.
Cruks could be temporarily unavailable because of maintenance, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) warns. The Rijksdienst voor Identiteitsgegevens will conduct the work between 9:00 and 10:00 on both days.