The 2026 enforcement strategy of the Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) will now include companies that assist unlicensed gambling sites in reaching Dutch players.
The KSA stated that it plans to increase oversight of the ‘entire ecosystem’ surrounding illicit gambling, including important business partners and technical suppliers, in its new regulatory agenda.
The regulator stated that payment providers, hosting companies, social media platforms and other B2B suppliers that provide assistance to unlicensed operators will be under stricter oversight from 2026.
The KSA explained that “The illegal market is more than just illegal gambling websites,” referring to the larger network of commercial partners that keep offshore brands accessible in the Netherlands.