Michel Groothuizen, chair of the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA), has called for standardized addiction prevention measures to address shortcomings in the country’s gambling regulations.
His remarks follow a critical evaluation of the Remote Gambling Act (KOA), which found the law falling short of its policy objectives, particularly in protecting players from gambling harm.
“Addiction prevention should not be a platform on which providers can compete with each other,” Groothuizen said in his latest blog post.
He proposed a unified approach requiring all operators to use the same intervention parameters, offer accredited training for staff, and ensure consistent action to safeguard players.
