The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gaming Authority, has revealed the findings so far in its investigation of online gaming firms’ duty of care responsibilities on gambling addiction. Detailing four conclusions so far, the authority stated that – based on the impact of the findings – its investigation will be extended to the second quarter of 2023, as the authority seeks …
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Dutch Gaming Authority reports 25 cases of footballers betting on own games
At least 25 football players in the Netherlands have been found to have placed bets on matches in which they have played in themselves, or on matches in their own league. The news became apparent from a document from the Gaming Authority that is in the hands of the NOS, while the players were reportedly from the Eredivisie and Kitchen …
Read More »TonyBet enters Dutch digital ecosystem via Koa licence
The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit, has granted TonyBet a license, as the operator continues its European venture. Offering games of chance in the context of the Remote Gambling Act (Koa), TonyBet is looking to follow-up an array of European and North American via this latest certification. The news follows a number of recent developments disclosed by the group, as well …
Read More »Belgian gambling authority investigating Battlefront II loot boxes
Star Wars Battlefront II was released this week, and with it came further questions surrounding the game’s use of virtual ‘loot boxes’. The game, created by California-based video gaming giants Electronic Arts (EA), has drew criticism for implementing these add-on boxes that must be purchased with real-life cash, and is now under investigation from the Belgian Gaming Commission. Critics say …
Read More »Lottery debate planned on new look Dutch market
Event organiser Gaming In Holland has announced that representatives of the major operators of the State lottery De Lotto and the National Postcode Lottery, shall be debating pending regulatory changes in the lucrative Dutch lottery market at its June conference. Until recently, the Netherlands lotteries market was regulated by the Netherlands Gaming Control Board, but from April 2012 this responsibility …
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