The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has warned sports betting license holders after identifying cases where operators offered wagers outside the scope of their permits.
In each instance warned during supervisory checks, the non-compliant markets were removed immediately.
The breaches related primarily to bets on award outcomes rather than sporting events, including MVP-style prizes. Under the Remote Gambling Decree, sports betting licenses in the Netherlands are limited to wagers on events taking place during a match or on its final result. Eligible competitions must form part of organized sport recognized by NOC*NSF or a comparable international body.
The KSA clarified that markets falling outside this definition are not permitted, regardless of their link to sport. This includes bets on outcomes decided by juries or panels, such as player-of-the-year awards. The prohibition also extends to markets such as political elections and athlete transfers.
The regulator also reiterated that responsibility for compliance lies with the operator. Licensees must continuously monitor their betting offer and promptly act when they identify prohibited markets.
The KSA added that reliance on third-party platforms or sportsbook providers does not reduce this responsibility.
The warning forms part of broader enforcement activity in the Dutch market. Earlier this month, the KSA issued a record fine to Novatech for providing illegal gambling services, while JOI Gaming, operator of Jacks.nl, was also addressed over a sponsorship breach involving a link to its online platform on the Professional Darts Corporation website.
The regulator said it will continue monitoring licensees’ offerings.
The Netherlands restricts sports betting markets to events tied directly to recognised sporting competitions, excluding outcomes decided by juries or external panels
