Key Moments:
- The KSA escalated its enforcement actions after Djade Sadloe (Leftlanepapi) failed to delete unlicensed gambling content
- Sadloe received a €25,000 fine, with additional penalties for each violation up to €75,000
- Other influencers such as Stiefunspeelt, Turcos, and Buurtwachtt have also been fined for similar offenses
Regulator Targets Influencers for Unlicensed Gambling Content
The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has intensified its approach to dealing with illegal gambling promotions on social media. Enforcement escalated notably when Djade Sadloe, better known as Leftlanepapi, declined to comply with the KSA’s demand to remove videos advertising gambling sites lacking Dutch licenses.
In July, the KSA instructed Sadloe to take down the offending videos. Refusing to comply led to financial penalties and the initiation of formal collection efforts by the regulator.
Fines and Collection Measures Levied for Non-Compliance
Following the initial order, the KSA determined that Sadloe continued to publish gambling promotions, even after explicit warnings. The authority imposed a fine structure of €25,000 per violation, with a ceiling of €75,000.
A subsequent inspection on 28 July revealed ongoing breaches, prompting the regulator to demand payment of €25,000 within six weeks. With no payment received, KSA announced plans to pursue debt recovery.
| Influencer | Violation | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Leftlanepapi (Djade Sadloe) | Refused to remove unlicensed gambling promotions | €25,000 per violation, up to €75,000 |
| Stiefunspeelt | Featured illegal gambling content | Fined (exact amount not specified) |
| Turcos | Featured illegal gambling content | Fined (exact amount not specified) |
| Buurtwachtt | Featured illegal gambling content | Fined (exact amount not specified) |
Broader Crackdown Under Dutch Gambling Legislation
The action against Sadloe is part of a wider push to eliminate illicit gambling promotions on Dutch social channels. In late September, the KSA fined content creators including Stiefunspeelt, Turcos, and Buurtwachtt. Each was directed to remove illegal content and warned that ongoing violations would result in financial penalties.
These enforcement efforts are rooted in changes to the Remote Gambling Act (KOA), which restricts influencers from promoting gambling and mandates that online advertisements only reach users aged 24 or older.
Regulator Stresses Need for Accountability and Protection
The KSA’s recent initiatives highlight its resolve to hold public figures to account for their role in gambling promotion and to safeguard vulnerable groups online. Officials stated that these heightened enforcement actions are intended to restore credibility to the Dutch digital media space and serve as a warning to others considering similar violations.
The escalation of enforcement suggests a new chapter for regulation in the Netherlands, combining digital oversight with rigorous financial consequences for non-compliance.
- Author
Daniel Williams
