KSA Hits Novatech With Record €25 Million Fine for Illegal Gambling Operations
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has handed down its largest-ever penalty — nearly €25 million — against Novatech for running unlicensed gambling websites that directly targeted players in the Netherlands.
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has handed down its largest-ever penalty — nearly €25 million — against Novatech for running unlicensed gambling websites that directly targeted players in the Netherlands.Sites including Qbet.com and 55Bet.com were identified as operating illegally, with the investigation uncovering major failures in both consumer protection and anti-money laundering compliance.What Went WrongNovatech allowed Dutch users to sign up, deposit, and play without adequate geo-blocking or age verification. The operator also accepted cryptocurrency and anonymous payment methods, compounding money laundering concerns.Under Dutch law, fines are capped at 10% of an operator's global turnover. KSA chairman Michel Groothuizen made clear this cap significantly limited the penalty, stating that without it the fine could have exceeded €100 million.Separately, Fortaprime was fined approximately €1.8 million for offering unlicensed betting brands to Dutch players.P
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