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KSA Fines Electraworks With 350,000 Euro Fine

7 August 2019 by Therese Williams

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The gaming regulator of the Netherlands, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has fined GVC owned betting group Electraworks €350,000 for offering betting services to Dutch players.

The KSA claims that Electraworks was specifically targeted Dutch customers by offering the iDEAL payment service, which can only be used by residents of the Netherlands. The country currently prohibits online gambling, but is in the process of sanctioning the activity for customers. Despite the upcoming legalization, those skirting the current laws will be hit with heavy fines.

The KSA issued a statement about the fine, noting: "When combating illegal online offerings, the KSA focuses primarily on providers who target on Dutch consumers. The use of the iDeal payment method is thereby a criterion."

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Therese Williams // UK Correspondent
Therese Williams
Therese is a fervent fan of slot machines and pub fruities, often trying her luck at some of the top online casinos. She covers news for Casino Listings with a focus on the UK and Europe. Therese studied arts and creative writing at university and has written for newspapers in the UK.
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12 August 2019 - 1:25pm
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That's another hefty fine that probably would never be collected anyway,...unless from Electraworks decide to apply for a legal license in Netherlands when that's available, wouldn't have another option except for paying it then I guess.