Tag Archives: Kansspelautoriteit (KSA)

The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has advised online betting operators in the country to avoid a ‘bombardment of advertising’ during the FIFA World Cup. In a blog post, KSA Chair René Jensen noted that Minister of Justice Franc Weerwind, who holds legislative responsibility for the Dutch gambling industry, had previously urged betting firms to ‘moderate their advertising’ around the …

After a period of rapid growth following the KOA Act enactment last year, the Dutch market has begun to stabilise and mature, according to the Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). In an update published today, the KSA stated that total revenue from January to July 2022 stood at €569.7m, whilst Q1 revenues were recorded at €240m and Q2 at €246m. …

In a recent speech in Berlin, René Jansen, Chairman of the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ Gambling Authority, commented on parallels between the Dutch and German betting markets.  The Dutch betting and gaming space has expanded exponentially since the implementation of the KOA Act, which re-regulated the online market and awarded 10 new licences on 1 October 2021. In the following …

The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced that its research programme into gambling harm and problem gambling will commence later this year.  Commissioned by the KSA and taking place between 2022 and 2025, the ‘prevention of gambling addiction’ survey will aim to contribute to prevention and treatment of gambing addiction, ‘gamblng related damage’ and problem gambling.  Specifically, the research …

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands gambling authority, has ordered Malta-based online casino group LCS Limited to immediately comply with its jurisdiction and cease and withdraw its Dutch market activities. KSA has imposed a cease-and-desist order on LCS Limited brands for ‘illegally offering games of chance’, which have contravened the laws established by the KOA Act, safeguarding and monitoring Dutch online gambling’s …

The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has revealed that it has found increasing cases of lottery operators in the country providing unlicensed products.  Lotteries are not permitted to provide online gaming products such as casino and slot titles, due to these offerings being considered ‘riskier’ than standard lotteries.  Although both lottery and casino/slot products are considered ‘games of chance’ under …

Dutch gambling inspectors acted effectively in the eight months following the regulation of the online gaming market last year, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has asserted.  Rene Jansen, Chairman of the KSA, offered a breakdown of the efforts the Dutch gambling authority has been making in its fight against black market operators and to safeguard bettors. The Chair acknowledged that illegal online …

Unibet has encountered operational issues in the Netherlands, just one month after securing re-entry to the country’s online betting market.  Bettors holding accounts with the Kindred Group sportsbook brand have apparently been experiencing ‘problems’ with bonuses provided by the operator.  Issuing an update, the Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), stated that it has been in contact with Unibet after receiving …

Franc Weerwind, the Dutch Minister for Legal Protection, has announced major reforms to betting advertising regulation in the Netherlands, according to local media.  Economy and business newspaper Het Financieele Dagblad (FD) reported that sports sponsorship for online games of chance along with ‘untargeted advertising’ of these will be prohibited as by the end of 2025.  Under the Minister’s plans, the …

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) – The Netherlands gambling authority has issued a cease-and-desist order to Cyprus-based online casino multi-brand operator Gammix Limited.  KSA has accused Gammix of breaching KOA market rules, as the unlicensed operator is deemed to have offered ‘illegal online games of chance’ to Dutch consumers. Gammix that operates a portfolio of 15 online casino brands including Rigged.com, Zinkra, Touch …