Two gambling operators rapped over prohibited bet types in the Netherlands
The Dutch gambling regulator has ordered the operators to cease offering prohibited tennis bets.
The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has had words with two operators, ZEbetting and Betca, about prohibited betting offers. It says that both providers offered players the option of betting on winning or losing a set in tennis matches.
The regulator reminded the operators that this betting market is not allowed under Dutch regulations and ordered them to comply. Both ZEbetting and Betca have indicated that they have ended the violation and have taken measures to prevent a recurrence.
The KSA stressed the importance of monitoring betting offerings and said that providers should take proactive action to report the matter if they breach regulations due to an error. Dutch gambling regulations prohibit bets on certain outcomes in sports in an attempt to prevent the manipulation of sports betting, particularly on negative or easily manipulated events. These prohibitions include the placing of bets on winning or losing specific sets in tennis matches.
KSA steps up action against unlicensed gambling promotion in media
Meanwhile, the KSA today reiterated its committment to combating the promotion of illegal gambling via online magazines and newspapers. In March, the regulator began contacting media with advice to prevent violations in the future.
However, it says it still receives many reports about news articles in which consumers are advised to play at unregulated casinos that aren’t connected to the Dutch self-exclusion programme Cruks. the KSA said that in order to combat this form of advertising is it is now focusing more firmly on the entire chain.
Not only the media that publish the messages are addressed this time – an investigation is also being set up into the marketing agencies that offer articles for a fee. These agencies will be reported to the competent regulators in the field of marketing and advertising activities, such as the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) and the Advertising Code Foundation (SRC).
The KSA said it will also enter into discussions with the trade associations for newspapers to inform them about what is and is not allowed. With this approach, it aims to increase awareness to stop this form of promoting illegal offers. It warned that it will also take enforcement action, for example by imposing fines, if necessary.
Earlier this month, the KSA announced its intention to clamp down on influencers who promote unlicensed gambling. It signalled its intent by issuing a first penalty payment order against the influencer LeftlanePapi.
The regulator said that the number of reports it receives about influencers who post images of how they gamble illegally on various social media platforms had increased. It stressed that it takes such reports seriously because social media influencers can appeal to young target groups. It said that it would be issuing warnings to influencers and that sanctions would be imposed when an influencer fails to remove content within 48 hours after a warning.
