The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has removed 20 illegal gambling apps from mobile stores since the beginning of 2025. The regulator said the issue of illegal gambling apps, accessible to minors and promoted via social media, has become increasingly urgent and called on consumers to report any they came across.
Unlicensed operators, it added, often use underhand techniques to convince customers, for example by displaying the logos of licensed providers.
In one case, a reported app had used the Holland Casino logo, while others linked to unregulated gambling websites despite appearing to be an “ordinary” game.
The KSA said: “It is of great importance to the KSA that consumers continue to report these apps, so that this process can continue throughout the year.
