Tag Archives: KSA
The Netherlands – KSA lays out policy rules for involuntary registration
The Dutch Gaming Authority Kansspelautoriteit has established its policy rules regarding payers that can be involuntarily excluded from participating in games of chance. It explained: “As a result of the Remote Gambling Act, there will be a Central Register of Exclusion of Gambling, Cruks. Players may be included herein voluntarily or involuntarily. Cruks is an…
The Netherlands – KSA orders Dutch State Lottery to stop using footballers in ads
Before the start of the European Football Championship, the Gaming Authority (Ksa) has ordered the State Lottery with a cease and desist order to stop advertising with professional football players. KSA stated: “The regulations on games of chance prohibit providers of games of chance from using active professional athletes and teams in advertising for games…
The Netherlands – Ksa starts new action against illegal advertising
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) is starting a new round of action against websites that promote illegal online games of chance, the so-called ‘affiliates’. With the opening of the legal online gambling market imminent, the Ksa said it is ‘alert to illegal providers and advertisers who want to make a quick move.’ The Ksa periodically…
The Netherlands – KSA confirms it has recieved 28 online gaming applications
Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has so far received 28 applications for a license to be able to offer online games of chance in the Netherlands. On April 1, the Remote Gambling Act (Koa), the law that legalises online gambling under strict conditions, came into effect. The market for online games of chance will open on…
The Netherlands – KSA launches invite for online gaming applications
Dutch gaming regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has now launched its igaming licensing process. It said: “The Remote Games of Chance Act and associated secondary legislation and policy rules has come into effect [on April 1]. This means that applications for a license to offer online games of chance can be submitted to us. The digital portal…
The Netherlands – KSA confirms Dutch market will licence 35 online gaming companies
Dutch regulator Kansspelautoriteit has confirmed in its 2020 Annual Report that it will launch a total of 35 online gaming licences. From 1 April, the Ksa will start processing applications for an online gambling license, after which the market in the Netherlands for online games of chance will open on 1 October. The preparations for…
The Netherlands – KSA amends money laundering guidelines ahead of online launch
The Dutch Gaming Authority KSA has amended the Wwft Guideline with a view to the entry into force of the Remote Gaming Act (Koa) on April 1 2021. The Act on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Wwft) will also apply to providers of online games of chance. Currently, the provisions in the…
The Netherlands – KSA calls on Dutch operators to test their connection to Central Register of Exclusion of Gaming
The Dutch Gaming Authority Kansspelautoriteit Ksa) has opened the online environment in which games of chance providers can test their connection to the Central Register of Exclusion of Gaming (Cruks). All gaming casinos and slot machine arcades in the Netherlands that want to keep their license for offering games of chance must connect to Cruks,…
The Netherlands – KSA backs FEC Nederlands’ plan to remove gaming machines from arcades
Dutch regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) is backing the move to ban gaming machines from family arcades in a bid to reduce underage gambling. The plan of action has been presented by Family Entertainment Centers Nederland, who said it was difficult to monitor and control gaming machines in the venues which include, skill games and machines like…
