Banned in Brazil, Taxed in Britain, Capped in Spain: Lucky Lou's Weekly Rake Report
Lucky Lou on a week of bans, taxes and caps: Brazil's betting shutdown, Britain's 25% machine duty, the KSA's record €37m fine and Spain's deposit leash.
Ksa Market Scan: Dutch Licensed Gambling Revenue Falls to €4.1 Billion in 2025 as Online Casino and Betting Shrink
The Ksa says Dutch licensed gambling revenue fell from €4.5 billion to €4.1 billion in 2025, led by drops of 18.2% in online casino and 30.2% in online betting.
Ksa Opens Tender for the Dutch Totalisator Monopoly on Horse Racing, With Applications Due in January 2027
The Ksa will take applications from 4 to 31 January 2027 for the single Dutch totalisator licence for land-based horse race pool betting from July 2027 to 2032.
Dutch Regulator Fines SkyHills and Instantcasino Operator a Record €37 Million
The Dutch KSA fined EOD Code SRL, operator of Instantcasino, SkyHills and 10 other sites, a record €37 million for illegal gambling aimed at Dutch players.
KSA urges “Gambling Interpol” to target unlicensed online operators
Kansspelautoriteit chair Michel Groothuizen calls for cross-border enforcement network to combat illegal gambling that spans jurisdictions.
Netherlands’ KSA unveils new exploitation licence
KSA introduces a new exploitation licence for gaming venues, emphasizing fixed-terms, transparency and stronger oversight from 2026.
KSA Sanctions LeftlanePapi for Promoting Illegal Gambling
The Dutch gambling regulator KSA penalizes influencer LeftlanePapi for promoting unlicensed gambling to young audiences via YouTube.
KSA Launches Regulator 2.0
Dutch KSA unveils Regulator 2.0 for open industry dialogue, stricter licensing, consumer safeguards, and ad ban to fight illegal gambling.
Michel Groothuizen Joins GREF Board to Shape EU Standards
KSA Chairman Michel Groothuizen appointed to GREF board, aiming to build shared gambling supervision standards across Europe.
Dutch KSA Hits Chestoption Crypto Casino with Weekly Penalty
KSA orders Chestoption to halt unlicensed crypto gambling in the Netherlands or face €280,000 weekly penalties.
KSA Threatens Gamusoft with €280K Weekly Fines
Dutch regulator KSA orders Gamusoft to stop illegal skin gambling via CSGOFast or face €280K weekly fines, maxing at €840K.
Dutch Watchdog Fines Techno Offshore €1.2m
Dutch KSA penalizes Techno Offshore for unlicensed casino and sports betting sites. No geo-blocking or Dutch license.
KSA Warns Dutch Media Over Illegal Gambling Ads
The Dutch Gambling Authority flags media for promoting unlicensed casinos, urges better compliance and public awareness.
Dutch Gambling Regulator Cracks Down on Autoplay Feature
KSA has ordered an operator to remove autoplay from its roulette game, reinforcing strict Dutch gambling regulations.
Dutch Regulator Wins Legal Battle Over Gambling Licence
Hague District Court ruled in its favor of KSA’s decision to deny a gambling licence over links to a murder investigation.
KSA Reports Success of New Responsible Gaming Rules
KSA reports fewer high deposit limits, lower player losses, and reduced problem gambling after new gaming rules.
Dutch Regulator Warns VriendenLoterij Over Advert
The KSA warns VriendenLoterij after an ad linked lottery winnings to medical expenses, breaching gaming guidelines.
KSA Issues New Guidance on Mandatory Means Tests for Deposits
KSA updates mandatory means test guidance for Dutch gambling operators, enforcing stricter deposit limits for high-risk player groups.
Eric Konings Steps Down: NOGA Announces Leadership Shift
NOGA’s interim Director Eric Konings leaves this quarter amid Dutch regulatory reorientation. Major changes expected for iGaming industry.
Unibet Licence Under Scrutiny
Two Dutch MPs question Unibet’s licence in the Netherlands over unresolved historical practices. Possible suspension, data refusal at issue.
Unibet Faces Dutch Data Dispute: Gambler Refund Claims Stalled
Kindred’s Unibet withholds transaction records in Netherlands, frustrating refund claims. Lawyer calls for KSA and political intervention.
Dutch Regulator Declares War on Illegal Gambling
The Dutch Gaming Authority vows to clamp down on illegal gambling, focusing on operators, affiliates, and promos. Strong sanctions ahead.
KSA Sanctions Dutch Bingo Host Over Illegal Games
Dutch regulator cracks down on unlicensed bingo via Facebook. Organizer faces up to €131,250 in fines plus hefty ad penalties.
Netherlands Fines Alimaniere €1.05m for Illegal Online Gambling
KSA penalizes Costa Rica-based Alimaniere for operating Time2Spin & Timetospin1.com without a Dutch licence, breaching multiple regulations.