Published
OnlineCasinoLegal & Regulatory

KSA imposes penalty on BlockDance BV for offering unlicensed gambling

The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has imposed a penalty on BlockDance BV for offering unlicensed gambling through the websites bc.game and bcgame.lu. The operator faces a fine if it fails to comply with regulations. 

dga penalty
Listen To Article

Key points: 

- BlockDance BV offered unlicensed gambling in the Netherlands via bc.game and bcgame.lu

- The company must stop offering illegal gambling within four weeks or face a fine of €280,000 per week, up to a maximum of €840,000

- The KSA has taken action to protect players within the regulated Dutch gambling market

The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has issued a penalty payment order to BlockDance BV for providing unlicensed gambling services in the Netherlands. 

The company, operating through the websites bc.game and bcgame.lu, is required to halt all illegal gambling offerings to Dutch players or face a financial penalty.

According to the KSA, its research revealed that BlockDance was allowing users in the Netherlands to create player accounts, make deposits and participate in games of chance without the necessary licence. 

Despite an initial attempt by BlockDance to block access to Dutch players, KSA’s monitoring showed that access to the gambling sites had been restored, leading to the current enforcement action.

BlockDance has been given four weeks from the issuance of the charge to cease all gambling activities targeting the Dutch market. Should the company fail to comply, it will incur a penalty of €280,000 ($303,720) per week, with a maximum fine of €840,000. 

The Ksa highlighted that no technical measures had been put in place to prevent Dutch players from accessing the sites. 

Good to know: BlockDance is not the first operator to face action from the KSA, as the authority has consistently targeted unlicensed gambling providers to maintain the integrity of the regulated market.

This enforcement follows other developments in the Dutch gambling industry, including the issuance of a licence to Lucky 7, marking the fifth brand to launch on the Finnplay platform in the Netherlands. 

The KSA continues its oversight to ensure compliance with the country’s gambling regulations, which have become more stringent in recent years.


Casino News Sponsor
Premium+ Connections
 
Premium
 
Premium
 
Premium
 
Premium
 
Premium
 
Premium
 
Premium
 
Premium
 
Premium
 
Premium
 
Premium
 
Premium
 
 
Premium
 
 
Premium
 
Premium Connections
Consultancy
Executive Profiles
Evolution
Crown Resorts
Relax Gaming
Gaming and Leisure Properties
Follow Us

Facing Facts: Analysing figures from emerging gambling markets

Where is the gambling market on the rise, and are there any...

Taking Stock: A guide to lottery/iLottery operator and supplier prices

Gambling Insider tracks lottery/iLottery operator and suppli...

New Horizons Cover Feature: United Arab Emirates

With its first land-based casino set to open in 2027 and a n...

New Horizons Cover Feature: Brazil

Brazil performed quite the feat by getting its heavily delay...

The best of Malta at the Global Gaming Awards

Powered by Gambling Insider, the Global Gaming Awards are th...

Preview: SiGMA Malta 2024

A place in the winter sun: SiGMA returns to the home of iGa...

Company profile: Soft2Bet

Bill 55: Advantages and challenges for Maltese operators in...

Company profile: DS Virtual Gaming

DS Virtual Gaming is a leader in the gaming industry, utilis...