The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, has announced plans to intensify its monitoring of control databases (CDBs) maintained by licensed operators. The regulator emphasized that the data in these databases must be accurate, complete, reliable, and verifiable. Such data is essential for effective supervision of compliance with the Dutch Gambling Act and other applicable laws and regulations. Ensuring the integrity of CDBs allows the KSA to properly oversee licensed operators. It also helps maintain public confidence in the Dutch gambling market.
Recently, the KSA conducted automated data quality checks on all active license holders. The checks identified potential shortcomings in the CDBs of each operator. The nature, severity, and frequency of these shortcomings vary depending on the license holder. The regulator has urged operators to address these issues promptly and carefully. The KSA will carry out new checks in the coming quarter. These checks will verify that operators have corrected the identified shortcomings. They will also ensure that the CDBs function and perform according to regulatory requirements.
In a recent enforcement action, the KSA warned TonyBet for offering betting options that Dutch law prohibits. The operator had offered bets on the winner of the Ballon d’Or and the FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball. Dutch law permits sports betting only on verifiable outcomes in official competitions organized by recognized national or international sports organizations. Awards such as the Ballon d’Or and Club World Cup Golden Ball are decided by votes or jury decisions, not measurable sporting results. Therefore, they fall outside the scope of allowed betting markets.
The KSA’s latest measures highlight its commitment to ensuring that all licensed operators maintain compliant and reliable systems for monitoring and reporting betting activity. By strengthening oversight of CDBs, the regulator aims to protect consumers, uphold market integrity, and enforce Dutch gambling laws. Licensed operators must act promptly to fix deficiencies and comply with regulatory standards.
