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KSA warns betting operators of Dutch advertising standards

SBC News KSA warns betting operators of Dutch advertising standards

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) the Netherlands’ gambling regulator has issued a new industry guidance regarding national advertising and marketing standards. KSA has warned international operators that Dutch media owners will only be allowed promote licensed gambling services to Dutch consumers. The regulator states that its advertising policy will be followed throughout all Dutch Media owner channels (print, digital, TV & radio). Planning …

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Dutch Democratic & Labour parties seek betting amendments

SBC News Dutch Democratic & Labour parties seek betting amendments

The Dutch Labour (PVdA) and Democratic People’s Parties (VVD) are reported to be seeking to restrict certain online betting activities in order to prevent match fixing and maintain integrity standards within national sports. The coalition parties are seeking to submit new wagering amendments to the proposed Dutch online gambling bill, with the aim of removing betting on “easy to manipulate” …

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Betsson AB steps back from Dutch promotions

SBC News Betsson AB steps back from Dutch promotions

European sports betting operator Betsson AB has confirmed to industry news source EGR Magazine that it has ceased certain affiliate activity in the Netherlands market. Betsson, which has Dutch-focused online casino brands Kroon and Oranje in its digital portfolio, informed EGR that it had ceased Dutch-language promotions in order to prevent any legal repercussions in the soon to be regulated …

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KSA toughens Dutch advertising code

SBC News KSA toughens Dutch advertising code

As the Netherlands looks to implement its revised online gambling policy and framework with a view to open its market to licensed international operators, gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has moved to implement new advertising standards and practices. KSA has confirmed that it has reached an agreement with multiple Dutch media operators to restrict the advertising of illegal/unlicensed betting operators. KSA advertising …

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New Dutch Secretary DiJkhoff aims to push online gambling licensing forward

SBC News New Dutch Secretary DiJkhoff aims to push online gambling licensing forward

Klass DiJkhoff the newly placed Nederland’s Secretary of State Justice, has stated that he will ensure that the progression of online gambling licensing and regulation continues under his term. DiJkhoff appointment follows last months forced retirement of Fred Teeven, the creator of the Nederland’s online gambling bill. Teeven announced his retirement after being accused of misleading parliament over a 2001 …

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Kansspelautoriteit opens application process for Dutch igaming market

SBC News Kansspelautoriteit opens application process for Dutch igaming market

  Kansspelautoriteit the gambling regulator for the Netherlands has opened its online gambling application process. Operators interested in servicing legal online gambling services to Dutch consumers, have been requested to apply via the Kansspelautoriteit website. The Dutch regulatory will begin to asses first applicants for a regulatory Dutch igaming market. All applicants will be kept informed of their process and …

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Dutch Kansspelautoriteit issues Titanbet.com record €200,000 fine

SBC News Dutch Kansspelautoriteit issues Titanbet.com record €200,000 fine

Titanbet.com operator Imperial E-Club Ltd has been issued a €200,000 (£158,000) fine by Kansspelautoriteit the Dutch gaming authority, under the grounds that the operator has been actively targeting Dutch consumers illegally without a Dutch gaming licence. Kansspelautoriteit had issued the fine in February of this year, however Titanbet.com had attempted to gain an injunction from the Dutch federal courts in …

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Dutch regulator issues fines over unlicensed casino activity

SBC News Dutch regulator issues fines over unlicensed casino activity

Kansspelautoriteit the Dutch gambling regulator has issued fines totalling €310,000 (£245,000) to Redcorp SA and Bluemay Enterprises NV for unlicensed online gambling activity. The regulator issues the fines with regards to the operations of 7red.nl casino and royaalcasino.nl. The regulator accused the online casino operators of actively targeting consumers in the Netherlands. Kansspelautoriteit stated that it believed that 7red.nl casino …

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Dutch gambling regulator “goes rogue” on elderly couple after radio interview on housing lottery

SBC News Dutch gambling regulator “goes rogue” on elderly couple after radio interview on housing lottery

The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit “cracked down” last week on an elderly couple (74 and 75 years of age) living in South Africa after c Commenting on Dutch radio on the lottery of their South African house. They were punished with a EUR 80,000 fine, it was also decided by the regulator t The crackdown comes at a point in …

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Dutch Gaming Authority requests more powers to shut down unlicensed igaming operators

SBC News Dutch Gaming Authority requests more powers to shut down unlicensed igaming operators

Jan Suyver the Chairman of Kansspelautoriteit the Nederland’s Gaming Authority issued a warning to unlicensed igaming operators that the authority would begin to close down operator sites that did not comply with Dutch igaming laws. In an annual meeting between Kansspelautoriteit and Dutch government officials, Suyver outlined several new processes it was willing to implement in order to protect the …

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