The Dutch gambling authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has reported significant improvements in sports betting oversight among licensed operators. According to the regulator, the quality of risk analyses conducted by online sports betting providers has increased notably compared to last year. This development comes after a period in 2024 when the KSA issued multiple warnings for insufficient compliance, highlighting failures in assessing and mitigating match-fixing risks.
The latest assessment was triggered by reports to the Sports Betting Intelligence Unit (SBIU) concerning potentially manipulated matches. The KSA’s evaluation focused on whether operators could accurately identify, assess, and limit risks associated with their betting offerings. While areas such as detailed risk specification, reporting measures, and implementation remain points for improvement, the authority expressed overall satisfaction with the execution of providers’ risk analyses.
This shift in regulatory tone signals that operators are taking internal controls and sports integrity seriously. The improved compliance comes amid broader challenges in the Dutch gambling market, including a slowdown in gross gaming revenue (GGR) to €600 million in the first half of 2025, largely due to new consumer protection measures like mandatory income verification and deposit limits. Interestingly, the number of active player accounts increased to 1.29 million, indicating that while spending has slowed, participation remains strong, particularly among younger adults aged 18 to 24.
KSA emphasizes that it will continue to conduct random checks on operators to maintain compliance and ensure the integrity of sports betting in the Netherlands. The authority’s findings represent a key milestone in regulatory oversight, highlighting both progress made by operators and the ongoing commitment to responsible and secure online gambling.
