Dutch Regulator KSA Issues Warning to Holland Casino Online and Vbet for Prohibited Own Goal Betting

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) has issued warnings to two operators regarding specific betting products that present a heightened risk of match-fixing, specifically those involving own goals.

The Two Operators Took Down the Unauthorized Bets

In its statement, the KSA indicated that Holland Casino Online and Vbet had been offering bets on own goals, which contravenes Dutch gambling legislation. Following an investigation, the authority determined that these two entities were the licensed online gambling providers offering such wagers.

For clarification, an own goal occurs when a player inadvertently scores for the opposing team. In the Netherlands, betting on these events is strictly prohibited due to the elevated risk of match-fixing.

The KSA announced that both Holland Casino Online and Vbet promptly adhered to the warning and removed the unauthorized bets. Furthermore, the two operators have implemented additional management protocols to prevent similar wagers from appearing on their platforms in the future.

The KSA concluded that this action has sufficiently resolved the matter, at least for the present time.

In parallel, the KSA reminded operators that its online integrity guideline clearly outlines permissible bet types. According to this guideline, own goals are classified as a “negative event” because they can be easily exploited by individuals seeking to manipulate game outcomes.

KSA Issued a Record-Breaking Fine

Last month, the KSA imposed substantial fines on two operators for significant breaches of local gaming law. One of these fines was a record-breaking amount, though the KSA chair contended it should have been higher.

The operators fined were Fortaprime and Novatech, both of which had been offering gambling services without a license. Fortaprime was ordered to pay a $2 million fine, while Novatech received a record-breaking penalty of $28.9 million.

As noted, the KSA argued that Novatech’s fine should have been greater given the seriousness of its violations, but the authority was constrained by the Netherlands‘ legal framework.