The Dutch gambling regulator has issued a hospitality venue in the Netherlands with a penalty payment for operating illegal betting terminals.
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) did not name the establishment in question but said a follow-up inspection in February found the software on the terminals was still active after an initial probe in November 2024.
The devices, that allow gambling on sports events via an internet connection and software, are illegal in the Netherlands.
As a result of the failure to co-operate, the KSA has told the operator to pay €10,000 per violation, up to a maximum of €20,000.
“There is no oversight to ensure fair play, no addiction prevention measures and no protection against underage participation,” the KSA said of the terminals.
“The reliability of the software cannot be verified, and there is no player protection. In addition, operators often do not pay taxes, increasing the risk of money laundering.
“This form of illegal gambling is part of criminal subversion, where criminals use legal businesses (such as shops or hospitality venues) for their operations. For this reason, the KSA will continue to strictly enforce the law in such cases.”
