Dutch betting operators are suspended due to banned markets

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Kansspelautoriteit has warned several online betting firms for providing prohibited wagering options, such as bets on award recipients like MVP winners. While the regulator did not reveal any company names, it restated that only licensed operators are permitted to offer betting on match-related outcomes or final scores.

Following contact from the regulator, the operators promptly eliminated the unauthorized markets. The authority asserted that all operators must continuously review their offered markets and act swiftly upon identifying any illegal options.

The regulator has previously issued comparable warnings regarding wagers on athletes under 21, with operators such as bet365 and One Casino being mentioned as examples of those reprimanded for providing illegal betting options.

The Kansspelautoriteit said:

License holders maintain full accountability for their gaming products, even when utilizing third-party platforms or sportsbook services. Consequently, the KSA requires providers to persistently oversee their offerings and implement suitable safeguards against prohibited wagers. Should unauthorized bets still be offered, prompt corrective measures are mandatory. The KSA will persist in monitoring license holders’ gaming portfolios.

In another case, the authority also acted against JOI Gaming’s Jacks brand for breaching advertising rules by connecting a logo on the Professional Darts Corporation’s website to Jacks’ online betting platform. The link was taken down following the regulator’s intervention.

The regulator added:

Following the KSA’s notification to Jacks about the infraction, the hyperlink to the online gambling site was promptly deleted. The KSA stresses that license bearers bear responsibility for adhering to gambling advertising laws and regulations. The authority verifies provider compliance and employs the most effective measures to guarantee a secure and equitable gambling environment.

Collectively, the regulator affirmed it will maintain rigorous enforcement of compliance standards concerning both wagering operations and gambling promotional activities to preserve an equitable and regulated marketplace.