Dutch gambling regulator de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) says more than 20,000 people are currently registered with the country’s self-exclusion system, the Central Register Uitsluiting Kansspelen (Cruks).
The system went live in October last year, coinciding with the opening of the country’s regulated online gambling market.
New gambling laws in the country require licensed online and retail operators to verify Cruks before allowing players to gamble. As of the end of July, Cruks had more than 148 million consultations.
Consumers may voluntarily exclude themselves from online gambling, retail slot machine arcades and Holland Casino land-based casinos for a minimum of six months.
Players may also be listed involuntarily through a request from a partner, family member, or gambling provider.KSA must first approve the application before a player can be added to Cruks in this manner. there is.
Last month, KSA informed operators that they can only offer gambling to players with active PKI certificates valid for a limited period of time. Without a PKI certificate, we cannot verify if a player is registered for her Cruks.
This comes after the KSA announced in June that it had opened an investigation into possible Cruks violations by land-based operators.
In recent months, KSA said it has received numerous reports from players who have self-excluded through Cruks but have been able to access slot holes. Some players reported being able to access the venue without restrictions, while others said their registration with Crooks was ignored.
The KSA said it could impose sanctions if it identifies violations of its licensing rules.
