Dutch Gambling Authority, KSA, Strengthens Gaming Market Oversight

Key Goals and Reasons Behind the Checks

The KSA adheres to the unified Gambling Act (Wok) and related documents in its scope of responsibilities and rights. The Netherlands enforces rigorous regulations across all the entertainment verticals, including traditional tables, slots, and online betting. A key requirement is to register business information in the central database.

Storing important details in the system incorrectly or failing to update them promptly can result in fines or temporary revocation of the gaming permit.

The regulator emphasises the obligatory characteristics of the submitted information:

• accuracy;
• verifiability;
• completeness.

The initiative has demonstrated its efficacy and has been successfully implemented in other states. Recently, Ireland introduced a similar market regulation framework. Additionally, in early July 2025, the government inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Gibraltar.

The primary goals of the contract include:

• establishing unified cross-border industry oversight;
• setting clear licensing standards throughout the entire trade area;
• exchanging expertise and instruments to enhance operational effectiveness.

Results of Tightened Control Measures

The Dutch regulatory body carried out a sequence of automated checks, revealing inconsistencies in the activities of each licence owner. The KSA mandates that all the identified violations must be corrected immediately. Niche firms have to resolve these issues by the next quarter, after which more meticulous monitoring will be conducted.

Before the official launch of the initiative, the authority had already issued several warnings.

The following brands underwent stricter inspection by the regulator:

• TonyBet for providing banned football wagering options;
• Starcasino for inconsistencies in staking requirements;
• Zebet for challenges with the withdrawal of client funds.

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