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Netherlands Renews Lotto BV Monopolies
Dutch Gambling Monopolies Face Renewed Legal Uncertainty The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) has renewed Lotto BV’s three monopoly licences for… The post Netherlands Renews Lotto BV Monopolies appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Netherlands Calls for Joint EU Offensive on Unlicensed Operators
The head of the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), Michel Groothuizen, has warned that the Netherlands cannot tackle illegal gambling alone and must push for stronger European cooperation. Writing after the annual committee debate on games of chance, he described the scale of the problem as overwhelming, noting that “of every …
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KSA Chair: The Netherlands needs cross-border collaboration to tackle black market
The Chair of the Netherlands’ gambling regulator has urged European nations to collaborate as the continent continues to fight against the illegal gambling market. Michel Groothuizen, Chair of the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), lamented the problems that the EU nation continues to face in a blog released on the back of the…
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KSA chief: Netherlands ‘too small’ to beat illegal gambling
Michel Groothuizen said it is “naïve” to think a regulated legal national market and a national regulator are sufficient to tackle illegal gambling The post KSA chief: Netherlands ‘too small’ to beat illegal gambling appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Action promised after new online video platform finds casinos accepting excluded players in the Netherlands
The KSA says the programme’s findings are a “serious signal” about the risk of fraud in land-based casino admissions. The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has announced that it is taking action against several casinos and arcades following a media investigation. PowCrime, a new onlin…
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Dutch legislators call for tougher measures against illegal gambling
The Dutch House of Representatives’ Gambling Committee has called for mechanisms to allow illegal gambling websites to be blocked more rapidly. The Netherlands.- Dutch lawmakers have called for swifter and tougher action against illegal gambling operators after discussing concern over the black market and the effectiv…
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Dutch parliament united on illegal market enforcement as government pledges open dialogue with Meta and Google
Dutch government to maintain communication with Big Tech on illegal gambling ads across social media. Once the black market is dealt with, it will revisit the possibility of raising the gambling age in Netherlands.
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Hijacked Websites on the Internet Start Spreading Gambling Content
The BNR, a radio station in the Netherlands, has raised the alarm over a new practice that has been leading to more people being bombarded with illegal gambling offers. Once Authority Websites Are Hijacked to Support Gambling Messaging The radio station discovered a simple practice: expired domains taken over by vario…
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Dutch Parties Split on Gambling Reform
Dutch Gambling Policy Remains Divided Over Regulation And Enforcement Political parties in the Netherlands clashed over the future of online… The post Dutch Parties Split on Gambling Reform appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Dutch gambling debate unveils polarised politics
Yesterday’s political debate on gambling in the Netherlands saw a myriad of opinions clash about the direction that the legislation should take moving forward. As a reminder, the Netherlands is still in the process of implementing a list of reforms to the Remote Gaming Act (KOA) mandated by previous governments. Still…
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Mindway AI enters strategic partnership with Gaming1
Mindway AI on Monday announced a strategic partnership with gaming operator Gaming1. Mindway AI’s flagship solution, GameScanner, will go live on Circus.nl in the Netherlands. On Circus.nl, GameScanner, is directly integrated into ROBIN (Responsible Online Behaviours Indicators), Gaming1’s proprietary responsible gamb…
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Mindway AI Partners with Gaming1 to Enhance Player Protection in the Netherlands
GameScanner is now live on Circus.nl, integrating AI-driven insights directly into Gaming1’s responsible gambling framework. Mindway AI, a leading provider of neuroscience-based... Read More...
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Dutch lottery announces legal action against another unlicensed gambling site
Encouraged by an earlier court ruling, Nederlandse Loterij is going after another offshore igaming brand. The Netherlands.- The state-controlled Dutch lottery operator Nederlandse Loterij has announced more legal action as it takes matters into its own hands in a bid to curb unlicensed gambling in the Netherlands. Aft…
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Dutch Lottery Sues Skyhills, Forcing It to Leave the Netherlands
The Dutch Lottery (Nederlandse Loterij) has initiated a lawsuit against an illegal gambling operator. The legal action targets Skyhills, a Curaçao-based company that does not possess a Dutch gaming license. The Dutch Lottery Remains Bullish on Weeding Out Illegal Operators The Dutch Lottery’s lawsuit slams Skyhills fo…
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Dutch Lottery Targets Skyhills With Lawsuit in Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Sites
Nederlandse Loterij has taken legal action against Skyhills, an unlicensed gambling platform accused of targeting Dutch players. The organization announced today that it has summoned the operators and directors behind the site, demanding that they stop offering services in the Netherlands and provide details about the…
Read summary →Dutch trade body cautions against hasty ad ban
Ahead of a high-profile political debate about the future of gambling in the Netherlands, Dutch online trade body VNLOK has urged policymakers not to underestimate the illegal gambling sector. The House of Representatives will discuss potential reforms this Thursday, 3 September, which could see further restrictions b…
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Dutch Trade Association VNLOK Says Meta Isn’t Curbing Illegal Gambling Ads
According to Dutch trade association VNLOK, Facebook and Instagram in the Netherlands remain exposed to illegal gambling advertisements. The trade group claims that between 94% and 97% of gambling advertisements reaching Dutch users in May and June 2026 were from unlicensed operators. VNLOK Criticized Meta for Not Doi…
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“Gambling Seems To Be Highly Normalised In Our Society.” Dutch Regulator Uncovers Increased Youth Gambling
Continuing iGF’s underage gambling exposé, special investigative reporter Trilby Browne explores the latest statistics and research from the Netherlands – a market... Read More...
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Japanese City Wants Nagasaki Prefecture to Launch Integrated Casino-Resort Bid
The Japanese city of Sasebo, in Nagasaki Prefecture, wants its biggest theme park to return with an improved bid to build one of the country’s first casinos. The city’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry is set to ask the Netherlands-themed Huis Ten Bosch resort to resurrect Nagasaki’s IR bid, the Japanese media outlet …
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EU iGaming weekly: Denmark’s Polymarket block, Ireland’s AML plan, Netherlands youth data
Denmark blocked 98 domains with Polymarket among them, four AML actions dated Q2 2027 for Ireland’s regulator, a… The post EU iGaming weekly: Denmark’s Polymarket block, Ireland’s AML plan, Netherlands youth data appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Over a third of new gambling accounts opened by under 24s, new Dutch regulator says
The KSA found that 11 per cent of accounts opened by 18-year-18-year-olds were registered on their birthday, and 38 per cent within a month. The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has published new findings on the gambling behaviour of minors and young adults obtained through three stu…
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New open-source algorithm published to help regulators estimate player risk levels in online casino gaming
Gambling regulators can use the free tool to detect risky gambling behaviour and assess online casino operators’ duty of care compliance. The Netherlands.- Researchers from the University of Amsterdam (UvA) have made releases a free open-source algorithm that is designed to estimate the risky behaviour of online casin…
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KSA: 41% of new young adult gambling accounts opened at age 18
The statistic comes from one of three new pieces of research into gambling habits among young people in the Netherlands The post KSA: 41% of new young adult gambling accounts opened at age 18 appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Yggdrasil expands Dutch reach through JACK’s partnership
The integration brings a broad portfolio of premium content to the casino lobby Yggdrasil, a leading iGaming supplier has strengthened its footprint in the Netherlands through a new partnership with JACKS, bringing its premium portfolio to one of the country’s leading regulated operators. Delivered through Yggdrasil’s…
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Yggdrasil expands Dutch reach through JACKS.NL partnership
Yggdrasil, a leading iGaming supplier has strengthened its footprint in the Netherlands through a new partnership with JACKS.NL, bringing its premium portfolio to one of the country’s leading regulated operators. Delivered through Yggdrasil’s strategic partnership with Bragg Gaming, the integration brings a broad port…
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Sideline Moves: Cadillac F1 names former Alpine chief as boss
Welcome to Sideline Moves, Insider Sport’s weekly roundup spotlighting the key moves that are shaping the business of sport. Cadillac has made a change at the top of its F1 operation, appointing Marcin Budkowski as team principal, while Xavi Hernández has taken charge of the Netherlands. Elsewhere, WTA Ventures has ad…
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Bragg reports lower second-quarter revenues as the Netherlands dips
Netherlands down 14 per cent with Brazil flat as Canada and US boom Bragg Gaming generated lower quarterly revenue of €22.9m in the second quarter, a decrease of 12 per cent, with revenue in the Netherlands down 14 per cent year-on-year, reflecting the anticipated roll-off of legacy platform contracts following custom…
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Lucky7Casino Adds Stakelogic Content in Netherlands
Lucky7Casino has expanded its online casino offering in the Netherlands through a new agreement with Stakelogic, making the supplier’s slot and live... Read More...
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Stakelogic goes live with Lucky7Casino in the Netherlands
Integration via Relax Gaming delivers full product suite to leading operator as studio deepens Dutch market presence Stakelogic, a leading provider of premium slots and live casino content, has announced the launch of its full product offering with Lucky7Casino in the Netherlands, integrating its games with the Dutch-…
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Stakelogic goes live with Lucky7Casino in the Netherlands via Relax Gaming
The deal, routed via Relax Gaming’s aggregation platform, adds Lucky7Casino to a run of Dutch operator signings that… The post Stakelogic goes live with Lucky7Casino in the Netherlands via Relax Gaming appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Stakelogic Launches with Lucky7Casino in the Netherlands
Stakelogic, one of the world’s leading suppliers of premium slots and live casino games, has now launched its portfolio with Lucky7Casino, another prominent and licensed operator in the Netherlands. Stakelogic Expands Reach in Netherlands with Lucky7Casino The partnership allows the company to further strengthen its l…
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More operators confirm licence renewals as Dutch igaming market’s five-year anniversary approaches
Several major operators’ Dutch igaming licences are due to expire on October 1. The Netherlands.- The regulated Dutch igaming market is approaching a key milestone with the first five-year licences issued ahead of the October 2021 market launch now coming up for renewal. The initial batch of permits will begin expirin…
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Dutch Gambling Licences Face First Major Renewal Test as 2026 Deadline Nears
The Netherlands is approaching the first major renewal cycle for online gambling licences issued after the market reopened in October 2021. The first five-year permits will begin expiring on 1 October 2026, and several operators have already cleared the renewal process. Holland Casino, Bingoal and Nederlandse Loterij-…
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Dutch Operators Secure Renewals Ahead of 2026
Dutch Licence Renewals Test the Online Gambling Market The first five-year online gambling licences issued after the Netherlands reopened its… The post Dutch Operators Secure Renewals Ahead of 2026 appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Two gambling operators rapped over World Cup betting ads in the Netherlands
The adverts were found to have created a clear association with professional footballers. The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has had words with Betcity and TOTO Winkel over breaches of the Netherlands’ ban on the use of role models in gambling advertising. The regulator says it det…
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Holland Casino Online licence renewed for five years
The state-controlled casino operator will continue to operate online gambling in the Netherlands until at least 2031. The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has confirmed that Holland Casino Online will retain its licence to operate in the Netherlands’ online gambling market for anothe…
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Holland Casino Online Secures Licence Until 2031 as Tax Pressure Continues to Mount
Dutch regulator renews operator’s online permit for another five years Holland Casino Online will remain part of the Netherlands’ regulated gambling market for at least another five years after the Dutch Gambling Authority approved an extension of the operator’s online licence. The renewed permit takes effect on 1 Oct…
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CT Interactive launches games with bet365 in the Netherlands
European growth strategy
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FDJ United’s H1 Results Were Dragged Down by Headwinds in UK & Netherlands
French gaming and betting giant FDJ United has published its financial results for the first half of the year, highlighting a slight decrease in revenue. The company attributed its sub-optimal revenues to tax-related headwinds, although its EBITDA margin remained in line with its annual target. Regulatory Changes and …
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CT Interactive expands Dutch footprint with bet365 Netherlands launch
CT Interactive has expanded its European footprint by launching its portfolio on bet365 Netherlands, making 25 of its slot titles available to Dutch players through the operator’s regulated online casino platform. The launch builds on the companies’ existing partnership across a number of regulated markets and marks C…
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FDJ United reports 4.5% revenue dip as UK and Netherlands markets struggle
FDJ United has reported a 4.5% year-on-year revenue drop for the first half of 2026, citing “challenging” and “difficult” circumstances in the Netherlands and the UK weighing on performance. Revenue for H1 2026 fell to €1.782bn (£1.528bn) from €1.867bn in the first half of 2025, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) also dipp…
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BGaming partners with Bragg to expand its reach in Spain, the Netherlands and Peru
Eruopean and LatAm expansion
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Netherlands gambling ad ban will ‘hand the entire stage to illegal operators’ warn experts
The Netherlands has a lot to learn from Denmark and Italy – two markets that are further down the same road of advertising prohibition. Observers warn that the black market, not lower gambling, will fill the gap.
Read summary →Dutch casino fined for admitting self-excluded players
Casino Zoetermeer previously lodged a legal objection preventing publication of details of the fine. The Netherlands.- It’s finally been made public that Casino Zoetermeer was fined for admitting players who were listed on the Netherlands’ gambling self-exclusion register. The operator, which runs three land-based cas…
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BGaming expands its reach through Bragg Gaming group partnership
Provider takes titles live across Spain, the Netherlands and Peru through bragg hub distribution network BGaming has partnered with Bragg Gaming Group to instantly scale its most popular titles live across three major regulated markets. The agreement sees BGaming’s content delivered to operators through the bragg hub …
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BGaming distributes titles across Spain, Netherlands, and Peru via Bragg hub
The deal gives BGaming a compliant aggregation route into two regulated European markets and Peru at a time… The post BGaming distributes titles across Spain, Netherlands, and Peru via Bragg hub appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Gambling operator called out for using footballers’ likenesses in World Cup ads
The Dutch gambling regulator said the operator used characters resembling well-known footballers. The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has had words with TonyBet over what it sees as a violation of the Netherlands’ ban on the use of role models to advertise gambling. The regulator, w…
Read summary →Oranje Palace Adds Gaming Corps Content in Netherlands
Oranje Palace has expanded its online casino offering through a content agreement with Gaming Corps in the regulated Dutch iGaming market. Under... Read More...
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Gaming Corps Expands Oranje Palace Partnership to Dutch Market
Gaming Corps, a prominent provider of online casino games, has strengthened its existing footprint in the Netherlands through a tie-up with Oranje Palace, focusing on the Dutch iGaming market. Gaming Corps Expands in Netherlands with Brand-New Online Casino Brand The new content alliance will see Gaming Corps’ titles …
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Netherlands Gambling Licence: A B2B Guide to KSA Readiness
Define the regulatory perimeter before designing the application The Dutch regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), states that a licence under Article 31a… The post Netherlands Gambling Licence: A B2B Guide to KSA Readiness appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →The Netherlands Fines Casino Zoetermeer Over Cruks Breach
Casino Zoetermeer Fine Reduced After Appeal The KSA opened the case after reports that two visitors questioned the venue’s identity… The post The Netherlands Fines Casino Zoetermeer Over Cruks Breach appeared first on iGaming Express.
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EGT expands its presence in the Netherlands with installations in the popular Play World Casinos
EGT installs at Casino Play World Valkenburg and Casino Play World Almere Buiten EGT has increased its footprint in the Netherlands after installing its top-performing products for the local AWP market at the prominent Casino Play World Valkenburg and Casino Play World Almere Buiten. Their guests can now enjoy the Bon…
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Dutch Regulator Rejects Polymarket Appeal, Keeps Gambling Classification
The Netherlands has reaffirmed its position on prediction markets, dealing another setback to Polymarket’s efforts to avoid gambling regulation. The Dutch Gambling Authority, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has rejected an appeal from Adventure One QSS Inc., the company behind Polymarket, ruling that the platform’s mark…
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Hi Five Casino installs EGT's new PH 50 V AWP cabinets in the Netherlands
Multigame featured on 50-inch vertical cabinets
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Netherlands dismisses Polymarket’s administrative appeal
The Dutch KSA dismissed Polymarket’s administrative appeal and upheld its order for the platform to stop operating in the Netherlands.
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Dutch Supreme Court Hands Gambling Operators Key Legal Victory Over Historic Loss Claims
A ruling from the Supreme Court of the Netherlands has reshaped one of the country’s longest-running legal disputes over online gambling, closing the door on a wave of compensation claims tied to bets placed before the market officially opened to licensed operators. In its 3 July decision, the court concluded that gam…
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