Key points:
- KSA imposes €1.1m fine on Alimaniere for operating unauthorised gambling websites targeting Dutch players
- The company attempted to evade enforcement by launching an alternative platform after the initial site was blocked
- The investigation revealed multiple violations, including lack of age verification and inactivity fees
The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has imposed a €1.1m ($1.1m) fine on Alimaniere Sociedad De Responsabilidad Limitada for operating unauthorised online gambling websites targeting Dutch players.
The enforcement action follows the company's attempts to circumvent previous regulatory measures.
Initially, the company operated time2spin.com, until KSA intervention led to an IP block. Alimaniere subsequently launched timetospin1.com, allowing existing players to access their accounts from the previous platform. Both websites are now inaccessible following regulatory action.
The fine, which exceeds the basic penalty of €600,000, reflects multiple aggravating factors identified during the investigation. Key violations included the absence of age verification systems (potentially enabling access for minors) and the charging of inactivity fees for dormant accounts.
Commenting on the penalty, KSA Chairman Michel Groothuizen stated: “The Netherlands has a legal market to ensure that people who want to gamble can do so safely. With illegal providers, we often see that no account is taken of the prevention of risky gaming behaviour. We therefore take tough action against these types of parties.”
The decision comes after the KSA implemented its new 2025 fine policy, which establishes a structured five-category system for violations with penalties ranging from €500 to €2m.
