Netherlands Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling Ads as Pressure for Advertising Ban Mounts

Netherlands Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling Ads as Pressure for Advertising Ban Mounts

Key Moments: The Dutch gambling regulator filed over 4,600 complaints with Meta regarding illegal gambling ads on Facebook and Instagram in April 2026 A recent academic study found that nearly 30 percent of ads by offline-licensed operators breached age-restriction rules The Dutch government is actively considering a complete ban on gambling advertisements to address ongoing concerns Regulator Intensifies Action Against Unlicenced Operators In April 2026, the Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) singled out illegal gambling operators in a significant enforcement campaign, submitting more than 4,600 reports to Meta for advertisements…

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