Kansspelautoriteit Poker News and Analysis (page 1)

iDEAL Payments Again at the Center of Dutch Regulator’s Unibet Fine

Kindred Group appeals €470,000 fine as regulator ramps up fines ahead of market regulation.

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

GVC has been hit with a €350,000 fine from the Dutch online gambling regulator for offering real money gambling in the Netherlands.

Regulator Fines GVC for Targeting Dutch Customers with iDEAL Payments

€350,000 fine could delay operator’s entry into Dutch regulated market.

Mon, Aug 12, 2019

Operators that have “actively” targeted the Dutch market will face a “cooling off” period of two years.

iDEAL the Key Concern as Dutch Regulator Clarifies Cooling-Off Conditions

Two year “temporary leniency” will close in July 2021—so any operator who hopes to obtain a license must cease targeting Dutch customers immediately.

Mon, Jul 15, 2019

According to local media, the number of companies showing interest in the market is now 125. In December 2014, the KSA did exactly the same process--with 130 interested parties in the first two weeks.

Four and a Half Years On, Over 100 Operators are Still Interested in the Dutch Online Gambling Market

In something of a déjà vu for the industry, the KSA’s new “expression of interest” form once again sees some 125 companies dutifully fill it out.

Tue, Jun 25, 2019

The regulator has also opened an informal “I would like to be a license holder” form on its website.

Dutch Regulator Targets January 2021 Go-Live Date for Regulated Gambling Market

Application process still a year away with market opening six months after, says KSA Chairman René Jansen.

Mon, Jun 10, 2019

Betsson Welcomes Dutch Remote Gambling Act But Warns Over Cooling-Off Period

The Dutch Gambling Authority has previously levied a heavy fine on Betsson Group subsidiary for operating in the Dutch market without a local license.

Wed, Feb 27, 2019

The Dutch Senate has finally approved the country’s long-awaited Remote Gambling Bill with a majority vote of 44 out 75.

Dutch Senate Approves Remote Gambling Act—and Two-Year Cooling Off Period for Illegal Operators

The Government has said that the licensing process will begin in mid-2020.

Wed, Feb 20, 2019

Senators will finally get to vote on the Dutch Remote Gambling Act (RGA) on February 19. Unlicensed online operators who have been “actively” targeting the Dutch market could face a blackout period.

International Operators Confident Dutch Blackout Will Not Apply to Them

If “actively” targeting Dutch customers is defined by the priority criteria, large operators like The Stars Group and Kindred should not be impacted by “cooling off” period.

Fri, Feb 15, 2019

Existing gambling operators who have been actively targeting Dutch players will be prohibited from operating in the country until they undergo a cooling down period.

Dutch Minister Confirms Blackout Period for Illegal Gambling Operators

Bad news for operators who “actively” target Dutch players as they face a blackout period.

Mon, Feb 11, 2019

A coalition government promised an overhaul of its gambling regulation some six years ago, but the political process still drags on.

Is Dutch Online Gambling Liberalization Ever Going to Happen?

There are clear benefits to liberalized gambling regulation in the Netherlands for all stakeholders, yet there are questions over when—even if—it will come to pass.

Thu, Dec 06, 2018