The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) has acted against two operators for breaches of its regulatory standards. One involved advertising aimed at minors, while the other concerned unlicensed gambling operations.
711 Warned for Advertising Breach
The KSA issued a warning to 711, a licensed iGaming operator in the Netherlands, after discovering that its ads were displayed on a website linked to primary school homework assignments. This constitutes a strict violation of Dutch gaming laws, which prohibit advertisements targeting minors.
The ads were placed by a third-party advertiser, and 711, upon realizing the issue, took immediate steps to prevent further occurrences. However, the operator failed to report the violation to the KSA—a required action under Dutch gaming regulations.
Despite this oversight, the KSA acknowledged 711’s internal efforts to rectify the issue and refrained from imposing additional penalties. The regulator reminded the operator of its obligation to report non-compliance cases, even if corrective measures are already underway.
Gamusoft Penalized for Unlicensed Operations
Separately, the KSA imposed a financial penalty on Gamusoft, which lacks authorization to operate in the Netherlands. The regulator emphasized that only licensed operators are permitted to offer gambling services in the country.
Gamusoft was found to allow players in the Netherlands to create accounts, make deposits, and participate in unlicensed gambling activities without implementing measures to block local users.
The penalty stipulates a fine of EUR 280,000 ($318,400) per week, up to a maximum of EUR 840,000 ($955,300), unless Gamusoft ceases operations in the Dutch market. The company retains the option to appeal the decision.
Safer Gambling Efforts Highlight Progress
In related news, the KSA’s Spring 2025 report revealed encouraging results from recent efforts to promote safer gambling practices. The regulator reported a decline in riskier gambling behaviors but noted that offshore gaming remains a significant challenge.
Earlier this month, the KSA fined Techno Offshore Limited $1.3 million for unlicensed gambling activities targeting Dutch players.
