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Betclic Everest Group has seen a surge in new players deliver double-digit revenue and earnings growth in the year to date. FL Entertainment, which owns the group, said its Betclic and Bet-at-home brands generated €718.5m revenue during the year to 30 September. That nine-month figure was up 21.3% year-on-year at constant currencies. For Q3, revenue
Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has announced René Jansen will stand down as its chairman when his current term expires. Jansen will not stand for reappointment as he will reach retirement age at the end of 2023. His current term as chairman is due to end on 1 October 2024. Jansen will exit KSA after
Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has ordered Betonline.ag operator Blue High House to stop offering gambling services to Dutch consumers. If Blue High House does not comply with the order, KSA will hit the operator with weekly €43,000 fines up to a maximum amount of €129,000. Blue High House does not have a licence to
Javier Silvania, Curaçao’s Minister of Finance has outlined the benefits of the country’s incoming gambling legislation, describing the National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK) as a “safety net” preventing grey-listing. The National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK) will revolutionise how gambling is conducted in Curaçao. In preparation for the LOK, the island’s Gaming
The Dutch government plans to submit new rules to improve addiction prevention early next year after admitting the current system is flawed. Franc Weerwind, the Minister for Legal Protection, said recent data published by the Dutch regulator indicated a need for change. A KSA report into the duty of care from online licensees revealed players
The Netherlands’ regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) issued notices to Betent and PlayNorth Limited for violating aspects of the Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Prevention Act (Wwft). This is the first time KSA has published sanctions related to the Wwft. KSA announced investigations into Betent and Play North Limited on 3 May 2022. As part of the
Curaçao’s Gaming Control Board (GCB) has opened the application process for operators wishing to receive new online gambling licences from the regulator. From today (1 September), operators can access licence application forms from the GCB’s new online portal, which also provides information on the licensing process. Downloads and guidance notes are also available. Submissions of
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), All-In Diversity Project (AIDP), Entain, Flutter, and Stats Perform are set to unveil the results of a new study on women’s sports at iGB Live this year. The 2023 edition of iGB Live will take place from 12-14 July in the RAI, Amsterdam. The study is titled Breaking Barriers:
Chairman of Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) René Jansen said that the organisation would only be able to provide “limited” guidance regarding the implementation of the upcoming untargeted ad ban. Jansen – speaking at the Gaming in Holland annual conference – outlined the KSA’s thinking regarding the upcoming gambling ad ban, which is due to
