Dutch gambling regulator warns two operators over prohibited sports betting
The KSA says the operators offered bets contrary to Dutch sports betting restrictions.
The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has had words with One Casino and bet365 for offering prohibited sports betting. It found they had offered bets on matches for football teams whose players are under 21 years of age.
The regulator reminded operators that under Dutch gambling regulation, bets on sports events that have participants aged under 21 are prohibited due to the increased risk of match-fixing. The restriction was imposed due to a view that younger players are more easily influenced, making such bets more vulnerable to manipulation.
The KSA’s inspection revealed that both One Casino and bet365 offered a betting option on a football match in 2025 for teams with players under 21. A conversation with One Casino revealed that an incorrect system registration led to a match between teams featuring under-21 football players being classified as an international friendly.
The provider cancelled the bets, compensated players, and announced additional measures, the KSA said. Bet365’s case also involved a registration error. This was described as a one-time error and was subsequently fixed.
The company has conducted an audit and will implement additional automated systems to prevent recurrence, the KSA said. However, it said the cases “clearly demonstrate that providers must continuously maintain their systems and controls and implement appropriate safeguards to prevent violations.”
“Responsibility for the service provided remains solely with the provider at all times,” it stressed.
