"The coalition, formed after snap elections, devotes part of its 70-page accord to what it calls "Nuchter beleid: drugs, gokken en sekswerk" ("Sober policy: drugs, gambling and sex work"). Within that section, ministers promise stricter duty-of-care obligations for online operators and a tougher approach to illegal gambling sites. On those points, Groothuizen signaled broad agreement, noting that protecting vulnerable players and driving out black-market providers sit at the heart of the KSA's mandate."
"Tension emerges, however, around two headline measures. This includes a complete ban on online gambling advertising and a plan to limit the number of licences available to operators. Calls for an outright advertising ban have been gaining political traction for months. Christian Union leader Mirjam Bikker previously pushed for a sweeping prohibition, arguing that existing restrictions have not gone far enough to shield young people and vulnerable consumers. The coalition has now embraced that tougher line."
Michel Groothuizen, chair of the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), outlined the regulator's assessment of the coalition agreement under Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The coalition's 70-page accord includes stricter duty-of-care obligations for online operators and measures to tackle illegal gambling sites, which align with KSA priorities of protecting vulnerable players and reducing the black market. The coalition also proposes a complete ban on online gambling advertising and limits on the number of operator licences. The KSA signaled concern that those headline measures could create tensions and potentially backfire on objectives to shield young people while maintaining an effective regulated market.
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