The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has issued over 26 million euros [$28M] in fines to five companies illegally providing online gambling in the Netherlands. The largest fine of almost 13 million euros was imposed on N1 Interactive. Videoslots, another company in the online gambling space, was fined just under 10 million euros. These are the highest Dutch fines ever for this offence.

According to the Ksa, these companies, all established in Malta, did not have the license required to offer gambling on the internet in the Netherlands. In late December, the five operators were informed of the fines but then tried to keep the sanctions from being made public by pursuing legal action.