{"id":13205,"date":"2025-08-08T12:53:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T12:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=europe&#038;p=13205"},"modified":"2025-08-08T12:53:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T12:53:54","slug":"netherlands-hits-100000-self-exclusions-as-gambling-regulation-tightens-grip","status":"publish","type":"europe","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/europe\/netherlands-hits-100000-self-exclusions-as-gambling-regulation-tightens-grip\/","title":{"rendered":"Netherlands hits 100,000 self-exclusions as gambling regulation tightens grip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Hague, August 2025 \u2013 The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has confirmed that over 100,000 individuals are now listed in Cruks, the country\u2019s central registry for gambling self-exclusion. The surge reflects growing public awareness of responsible gaming, but also raises concerns about accessibility and addictive tendencies within the legal betting market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9622\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cruks \u2013 short for <em>Centraal Register Uitsluiting Kansspelen<\/em> \u2013 applies to all online platforms and land-based venues, including Holland Casino locations and licensed slot arcades. Under Dutch law, players can voluntarily exclude themselves from gambling for a minimum of six months, or even opt for permanent bans. Surprisingly, recent data shows that a significant number of registrants are choosing long-term exclusions, with some cases spanning over 30 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/europe\/dutch-gambling-regulator-kansspelautoriteit-ksa-warns-about-lack-of-monitoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) warns about lack of monitoring.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The KSA notes that nearly half of all new exclusions come from players under 32, while the 18\u201324 age group accounts for 16% of new entries. That trend is sparking debate in Tweede Kamer over whether more proactive harm prevention is needed\u2014especially as the regulated iGaming sector continues to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/europe\/the-great-dutch-gambling-exodus-whats-driving-operators-away\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Great Dutch Gambling Exodus: What\u2019s Driving Operators Away?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/netherlands-hits-100000-self-exclusions-as-gambling-regulation-tightens-grip2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13207\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/netherlands-hits-100000-self-exclusions-as-gambling-regulation-tightens-grip2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/netherlands-hits-100000-self-exclusions-as-gambling-regulation-tightens-grip2-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSelf-exclusion is a vital tool,\u201d said a KSA spokesperson. \u201cBut the numbers also show that we need to keep asking tough questions about player protection and design of gaming environments.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9622\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Operators are now under pressure to enhance real-time monitoring and reinforce compliance with the <em>Wet Kansspelen op afstand<\/em> (Remote Gambling Act), which governs online betting in the Netherlands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Hague, August 2025 \u2013 The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has confirmed that over 100,000 individuals are now listed in Cruks, the country\u2019s central registry for gambling self-exclusion. 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