16 OctRegulation
KSA prepares possible legal action over illegal gambling advertising
The KSA is keeping legal action available if voluntary measures against illegal gambling adverts prove insufficient.
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Recent cases (companies)
- Casino Zoetermeer 2026-07-20
- 711 2026-06-15
- TOTO Online 2026-06-15
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Licensed
- iCasino B.V 2026-10-12 · entry
- 711 2026-10-09 · entry
- Hard Rock Casino 2026-10-13 · entry
- iCasino B.V 2026-10-12 · entry
- Lotto BV 2026-09-15 · entry
- Betent 2026-09-17 · entry
- Bingoal Nederland 2026-09-17 · entry
- FPO Nederland 2026-09-17 · entry
- Hillside (New Media Malta) 2026-09-17 · entry
- Holland Casino 2026-09-17 · entry
- NSUS Malta 2026-09-17 · entry
- Play North 2026-09-17 · entry
Appointed
Fined
- Casino Zoetermeer · EUR 25,000 2026-07-20 · entry
- 711 · EUR 886,000 2026-06-15 · entry
- Casino Zoetermeer · EUR 25,000 2026-07-20 · entry
- 711 2026-06-12 · entry
Appealed by
- Polymarket 2026-07-09 · entry
- Polymarket 2026-10-13 · entry
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Timeline
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October 2026
16 OctLicences & markets
KSA extends iCasino sportsbook licence while Hard Rock launch remains pending
The licence extension permits a Hard Rock sportsbook offering, but launch preparations remain and no opening date is announced.
15 OctRegulation
KSA seeks closer cooperation with fellow Dutch regulators
The discussions address overlapping regulatory responsibilities that the KSA encounters when supervising the Dutch gambling market.
15 OctDeals & M&A
CasinoNieuws.nl launches CheckJeCasino tool for Dutch casino checks
The checker gives consumers a way to verify whether a casino site matches a Dutch licence holder.
15 OctRegulation
Michel Groothuizen says all options remain open on responsibility
The position may affect how operators and suppliers assess accountability involving the Dutch gambling authority.
13 OctLicences & markets
KSA approves Hard Rock Casino sports betting in the Netherlands
KSA approval enables Hard Rock Casino to expand its Dutch gambling offering with sports betting.
13 OctEnforcement & compliance
Alphen aan den Rijn venue closed for at least two weeks after illegal gambling found
The inspection led to a venue closure after authorities found illegal gambling and soft drug use.
12 OctLicences & markets
KSA approves Hard Rock Casino sports betting licence extension in the Netherlands
The approval allows Hard Rock Casino to add sports betting in the Netherlands, although its sportsbook launch remains pending.
12 OctEnforcement & compliance
KSA reprimands 711 over deposit wagering requirement in Netherlands
The KSA reprimand identifies withdrawal conditions requiring some customers to gamble deposited money before withdrawing it.
12 OctEnforcement & compliance
Police uncover suspected illegal poker venue in Utrecht home
The arrest and ongoing investigation show enforcement attention to suspected illegal gambling in a private home.
11 OctEnforcement & compliance
KSA warns 711 over deposit wagering requirements in the Netherlands
The warning clarifies that operators may require wagering before withdrawals only in connection with bonuses and under strict conditions.
9 OctRegulation
Dutch regulator challenges 711 over mandatory wagering before withdrawals
Operators must meet the regulator’s strict conditions for wagering deposited funds before allowing withdrawals.
9 OctRegulation
Dutch regulator addresses 711 over withdrawal wagering conditions
Operators should ensure customers can return deposits to their original payment method without wagering.
9 OctRegulation
Polymarket challenges KSA sanctions in Dutch court
The appeal concerns whether Polymarket’s prediction markets fall under Dutch gambling rules.
8 OctRegulation
KSA issues guidance on bank account verification in the Netherlands
KSA’s guidance clarifies bank account verification requirements and also covers other payment methods.
8 OctRegulation
Dutch regulator issues guidance on verifying gambling account payment methods
Operators need payment checks that prevent youth or minors’ bank accounts from funding gambling.
8 OctEnforcement & compliance
KSA reports removal of 26 domains mimicking licensed gambling operators
The KSA’s intervention secured removal of 26 domains imitating licensed operators within 48 hours of notification.
8 OctEnforcement & compliance
KSA removes 86 illegal gambling sites imitating licensed operators in the Netherlands
The KSA secured removal of 86 impersonation websites advertising or directing users to illegal gambling offers.
7 OctEnforcement & compliance
Ksa reports removal of 26 cloned gambling websites using .co.nl domains
Licensed operators face clone sites that can misdirect visitors to illegal gambling sites.
7 OctRegulation
Van Bruggen says KSA can enforce casino identity check requirements
Casino operators face enforcement action if they fail to meet identity check requirements intended to prevent access by Cruks registrants.
7 OctEnforcement & compliance
KSA secures removal of 86 illegal gambling websites
KSA secured removal of illegal websites, most of which imitated licensed Dutch operators.
5 OctEnforcement & compliance
KSA revokes lottery licence obtained through impersonation in Netherlands
The licence revocation highlights identity fraud involving lottery applications, with scammers increasingly exploiting clubs’ identities and lottery licences.
5 OctRegulation
Franssen challenges KSA over action against illegal casino advertising on Meta
Franssen questions why licensed operators must initiate court proceedings when he says the KSA already has sufficient enforcement powers.
5 OctRegulation
Polymarket contests KSA operating ban in Dutch court
The challenge contests the KSA’s classification of prediction markets as gambling and its ban on Polymarket serving Dutch users.
2 OctEnforcement & compliance
KSA revokes fraudulently obtained lottery licence in the Netherlands
The fraud prompted the KSA to tighten identity and domain checks for lottery applicants.
2 OctEnforcement & compliance
KSA revokes lottery licence fraudulently obtained in Quick Boys’ name
Operators should note that identity checks and domain scrutiny have tightened after a licence was obtained through impersonation.
2 OctEnforcement & compliance
KSA revokes fraudulent lottery licence and tightens applicant checks in Netherlands
Lottery applicants face tighter identity and domain checks after the KSA discovered impersonation in its licensing process.
2 OctRegulation
Justin Franssen accuses KSA of failing to act against illegal gambling ads
VNLOK's lawsuit seeks to make Meta fulfil its obligations over illegal gambling advertising targeting the Dutch market.
2 OctRegulation
KSA flags gambling normalisation risk in MrRaffle's Dutch lottery application
The KSA’s assessment highlights gambling normalisation as a regulatory concern for MrRaffle’s deposit-return lottery application.
2 OctEnforcement & compliance
KSA targets payment providers processing transactions for illegal gambling operators
Payment providers processing illegal online gambling transactions face KSA scrutiny and available enforcement measures.
1 OctRegulation
KSA staff complete prevention training focused on gambling harm
KSA employees received prevention training adapted specifically to gambling harm for the first time.
September 2026
29 SepRegulation
KSA links normalised gambling behaviour to more people gambling
If exposure to gambling encourages participation, operators and regulators may need to account for how gambling is presented.
29 SepTenders & awards
TED lists Hulplijn OpenOverGokken tender at EUR 7m
The listed value and deadline give suppliers the stated scale and submission date for the Netherlands procurement.
28 SepRegulation
VNLOK summons Meta to Dutch court over alleged unlawful gambling advertising
The lawsuit seeks to enforce platform obligations concerning unlicensed operators’ advertising to Dutch users.
28 SepRegulation
KSA publishes new fine policy for illegal online gambling
KSA’s new rules establish how fines for illegal online gambling are governed.
24 SepEnforcement & compliance
KSA orders LuckyGem to stop Dutch gambling activities or face penalties up to €974,000
LuckyGem’s parent faces penalties up to €974,000 unless it ceases the Dutch gambling operations targeted by the KSA.
23 SepRegulation
Dutch regulator clarifies rules for closing gambling accounts
Operators must make account closure easy and return remaining balances without undue delay or conditions.
17 SepLicences & markets
Ksa grants first eight renewed online gambling licences
Renewed licences support operators’ continued Dutch online gambling service, following review of established violations and additional points for some.
15 SepLicences & markets
KSA renews Dutch lottery and sports betting monopoly licences for five years
The renewals preserve access to legal lotteries, scratch cards and retail sports betting while a legal appeal remains pending.
15 SepLicences & markets
KSA extends Lotto BV’s exclusive Dutch licences by five years
Lotto BV retains its exclusive Dutch licence rights for another five years as its existing licences approach December expiry.
14 SepRegulation
KSA chief calls for European cooperation against unlicensed gambling operators
Groothuizen’s call highlights enforcement challenges when unlicensed operators change legal identities or offshore jurisdictions.
14 SepRegulation
KSA chair urges European cooperation against illegal gambling in the Netherlands
KSA’s chair calls for European cooperation against illegal gambling as the Netherlands faces continuing difficulties.
14 SepRegulation
KSA urges European cooperation against unlicensed gambling
KSA wants closer international coordination among authorities to address offshore and unlicensed gambling.
14 SepRegulation
KSA chair urges cross-border coordination against illegal gambling operators
Groothuizen’s call urges regulators to coordinate across borders against illegal operators, citing his assessment that fines are losing deterrent effect.
14 SepLicences & markets
KSA renews Lotto monopoly lottery licences for five years
Lotto B.V. retains its monopoly lottery licences for five more years through KSA’s renewal.
14 SepLicences & markets
KSA renews three Lotto monopoly licences for five years in Netherlands
Lotto B.V. retains three monopoly lottery and betting licences in the Netherlands for five years.
14 SepLicences & markets
KSA renews three Lotto B.V. monopoly licences for five years in the Netherlands
Lotto B.V. retains three monopoly licences for a further five years.
11 SepRegulation
KSA chair calls for European action against illegal gambling
KSA’s chairman is calling for European action against illegal gambling amid Dutch gambling reform discussions.
10 SepEnforcement & compliance
Venlo mayor orders three-month venue closure over illegal gambling
The venue faces three months of closure after police and KSA uncovered illegal gambling.
10 SepEnforcement & compliance
Venlo mayor closes premises for three months over illegal gambling
The three-month closure stops gambling activity at the premises following the joint enforcement operation.
3 SepEnforcement & compliance
KSA takes action over fraudulent access to Dutch casinos and gaming arcades
KSA stresses proper venue checks after an investigation found people registered with Cruks gained entry through fraud.
2 SepTenders & awards
TED lists an open tender closing on 28 October 2026
The closing date gives prospective bidders a deadline for submitting tenders.
August 2026
24 AugRegulation
KSA reports findings on gambling behaviour in the Netherlands
KSA findings give regulators evidence of widely normalised gambling and player behaviour in Dutch society.
20 AugRegulation
KSA examines gambling behaviour among minors and young adults in the Netherlands
KSA will use research on young adults and minors to inform protections for these groups.
19 AugRegulation
KSA commissions gambling risk algorithm for operators in the Netherlands
Operators remain responsible for player protection when using the KSA-commissioned model as an additional risk monitoring tool.
7 AugEnforcement & compliance
KSA acts against Betcity and TOTO Winkel over role model advertising
The action applies the role model advertising prohibition to the operators’ World Cup campaigns.
6 AugLicences & markets
KSA renews Holland Casino Online licence for five years
The renewal extends Holland Casino Online’s authorisation in the Netherlands.
6 AugEnforcement & compliance
KSA warns Betcity and TOTO Winkel over advertising role models
The warnings concern restrictions on celebrity-linked imagery in gambling advertising.
6 AugEnforcement & compliance
KSA addresses Betcity and TOTO Winkel over role model advertising breaches
The action applies the role model advertising prohibition to Betcity and TOTO Winkel.
July 2026
20 JulEnforcement & compliance
KSA fines Casino Zoetermeer €25,000 over excluded players
The fine concerns the arcade’s failure to prevent excluded customers from gambling.
20 JulEnforcement & compliance
Dutch regulator fines Casino Zoetermeer €25,000 over excluded customers
The fine concerns the casino’s admission of self-excluded customers.
17 JulEnforcement & compliance
KSA warns TonyBet over advertising role models during World Cup
The warning addresses TonyBet’s compliance with advertising restrictions.
17 JulEnforcement & compliance
KSA warns TonyBet over footballer imagery in advertising
The warning confirms that recognisable footballer references fall within the advertising role-model restriction.
16 JulEnforcement & compliance
KSA warns Vbet over prohibited live betting options
Vbet’s removal withdraws the prohibited markets from its betting offering.
9 JulEnforcement & compliance
KSA maintains Polymarket sanction following appeal
The sanction remains in place despite Polymarket’s arguments about its platform and contracts.
8 JulRegulation
KSA chair calls for stronger consumer financial safeguards
Consumer financial protection forms part of the debate over Dutch online gambling reform.
June 2026
15 JunEnforcement & compliance
KSA fines 711 EUR886,000 over duty of care
The actions address operator duty of care and restrictions on gambling advertising.
12 JunEnforcement & compliance
KSA warns TOTO Online and fines 711 over licence breaches
The actions distinguish a warning for TOTO Online from a financial penalty for 711.
May 2026
20 MayRegulation
KSA increases World Cup advertising and betting supervision
Dutch licence-holders face closer supervision of World Cup advertising and sports betting.
19 MayRegulation
KSA reiterates advertising restrictions before 2026 World Cup
Licence-holders must observe existing advertising and sponsorship restrictions during World Cup marketing.
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