By The Weekly Edge desk ·
iGaming Today reported that BNR found illegal casino advertising aimed at Dutch people who had taken steps to stop gambling. Its investigation identified hundreds of Facebook and Instagram ads in the latter part of 2025 and during January–June 2026.
The investigation concerns illegal casino marketing reaching people seeking to avoid gambling.
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The proposal would extend restrictions to advertising for land-based gambling businesses in Amstelveen’s public spaces.
Licensed Dutch operators are bringing their objections to alleged illegal advertising on Meta’s platforms before the courts.
The discussions address overlapping regulatory responsibilities that the KSA encounters when supervising the Dutch gambling market.
The position may affect how operators and suppliers assess accountability involving the Dutch gambling authority.
The decision leaves the lottery’s current format and advertising rules unchanged while the Tweede Kamer considers the initiative.