KSA has collaborated with social media networks to combat illegal gaming activities, resulting in the removal of pages offering such activities.
This is the first time that KSA has deleted a fake account, which cannot be traced back to a specific person or organization.
KSA’s investigations revealed that the fake account managed several pages on Facebook offering illegal lotteries, and each time a different person was behind the account.
Facebook agreed to remove the fake account from its platform at the request of KSA.
In the Dutch lottery market, there is a monopoly system where KSA issues a license exclusively to a single provider, Lotto BV. However, multiple charity licenses are also available.
Operators running illegal lotteries in the Netherlands may face significant fines from the regulator.
KSA takes action against illegal lotteries to ensure safety and supervision for participants, as unlicensed providers may not guarantee fair games, genuine prizes, and protection of minors.
This is the second instance within a week that KSA has taken action against unlicensed social media lotteries. In the previous week, KSA closed two illegal lotteries conducted via Instagram with the assistance of Facebook, their owner.
In March, the Dutch Administrative Jurisdiction Division authorized KSA to grant a monopoly for organizing state lotteries in three rulings. Appeals made by private gaming companies and the Dutch Online Gambling Association were rejected, upholding the single-permit system for organizing lotteries.
In 2018, KSA had already provided reasons supporting the single-licence system, which was consistent with the ruling at that time.
