(AsiaGameHub) – The KSA noted that various operators had provided betting options on subjects not allowed by Dutch licensing regulations.
The Netherlands.- The **Kansspelautoriteit** (KSA), the gambling authority in the Netherlands, has sent a formal reminder to **sports betting licensees** regarding the scope of their permits. According to the regulator, monitoring activities showed that multiple companies were facilitating wagers that do not qualify as sports betting under their licenses.
Examples of these unauthorized offerings included wagers on **award ceremonies**, like Most Valuable Player (MVP) titles. The KSA stated that the relevant operators were contacted, leading to the prompt removal of these betting markets.
“Under the Remote Gambling Decree, those holding sports betting licenses are restricted to offering wagers on **occurrences within a sporting event** or the final result of such a match,” the KSA explained.
“Furthermore, the sporting competition must be part of an organized sport acknowledged by **NOC*NSF** or comparable international athletic bodies.”
Wagers on different categories of events are excluded from Dutch sports betting permits. This encompasses, for instance, competitions where a **jury or panel decides the winner**, rather than the outcome being a direct result of a match or in-game event. Additionally, betting on occurrences like political votes or player transfers is prohibited.
The authority emphasized that licensees are ultimately accountable for the gambling products they offer, even if they utilize third-party platforms or sportsbook services.
“Consequently, the KSA expects operators to maintain constant oversight of their markets and implement necessary steps to block forbidden wagers,” the regulator noted. “Should unauthorized bets be made available, they must be withdrawn instantly. The KSA will maintain its oversight of licensee activities.”
Although prediction markets have seen slower growth in Europe compared to the US, some believe that strict betting restrictions in certain regions might increase their popularity. Last month, the KSA cautioned Polymarket that it could face financial penalties in the Netherlands for providing unlicensed gambling services.
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