Looking to achieve its mission of promoting safe gaming, the KSA is increasing its efforts to protect vulnerable players in the Netherlands and prevent addiction. Measures taken in 2023 include a ban on most forms of advertising and a focus on combating illegal online offerings. The goal is for at least 90% of players to gamble with legal providers in the country.
The KSA is working on enhancing enforcement with the support of partners such as the police and tax authorities. The regulator is emphasizing compliance with data provision to swiftly identify any potential wrongdoing. The aim is to reduce undermining between different organizations and ensure timely, complete, and correct data reporting.
The Netherlands is also addressing the issue of problem gambling with the introduction of a near-total ban on advertising in 2023. Recent measures proposed by Minister Franc Weerwind aim to protect players from problem gambling, including requirements for operators to contact players who have set high deposit limits.
The KSA’s update to the Responsible Gaming Policy Rules is expected to be published in April following consultations. However, there has been pushback from industry representatives who are concerned about the attractiveness of legal gambling options and the effectiveness of imposed measures in preventing problem gambling.
