The Dutch gambling regulatory body Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued a warning to two Dutch influencers after they promoted an illegal online casino in a YouTube Casino. The video has since been removed.
Personal Use
In the video, the two YouTubers are said to have endorsed the use of the illegal casino, suggesting that they both use it for personal reasons. While the video did blur out the site, there was audio over the top that spoke positively about the website and indicated that the two narrators played at it.
The KSA issued a strict warning to the pair, stating that if they were to commit a similar violation in the future, they could receive a penalty or a fine. The pair, who remain unnamed, have not issued an apology or statement regarding the video but have removed it from their YouTube account.
Tough Stance on Advertising
Since opening its doors to regulated gambling in 2021, the Dutch market has become one of the strictest in Europe. It has strict laws in place regarding gambling advertising and targeted ads towards younger or vulnerable people.
YouTube and other social media platforms have strict advertising restrictions because a large number of younger people use them. The KSA has taken a strong stance on this, stating that it is the responsibility of any publisher to check the legality of advertising and to find out about a gambling site's license status.
The KSA recently called for the Sauber racing team and the Dutch Grand Prix to not advertising Stake.com, a popular operator that is a leading partner of the F1 but is not licensed in the Netherlands.
