The Dutch gaming authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has investigated the risk analysis undertaken by sports betting providers when assessing their range of betting options.
The authority investigated four providers, looking into their implementation of risk identification, analysis and evaluation when assessing their impact on match integrity. Indeed, based on these findings, providers must identify and limit certain options to avoid match-fixing.
The investigation came following reports from the Sports Betting Intelligence Unit (SBIU).
Specifically, the investigation was launched to look into potentially manipulated matches. The KSA examined risk analysis, and found clear identifiers for when these analyses sufficiently oversaw, assessed and limited risks.
For the most part, the KSA was satisfied with the results. While there was room for improvement, including towards the specification of risks, measures taken and the implementation of reporting obligations, it overall was happy with the results. It also shows improvement on the issue year-on-year.
Despite this, the KSA will continue to perform random checks to ensure this quality of risk analysis continues.
The news comes despite growing concerns over the nation's illegal gaming market. According to a report by the regulator, channelisation has dropped from 51% to 49%, meaning over half of the funds made from online gaming in the Netherlands are coming from unregulated sources. GGR for the first half of the year totalled €600m ($694m), down year-on-year, driven in part by new deposit limits in the nation.
The KSA has also offered a levy reimbursement for operators affected by the Covid-19 pandemic
