The Netherlands gaming regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) called out two operators during the middle of World Cup tournament over forbidden advertising that implied that players could create tournament pools.
KSA said in a statement: “The KSA has approached two providers about advertising in a game in which people can create a World Cup pool. This is not allowed.” It added, “This is to prevent people who are interested in games, mostly young people, from being tempted by advertisements to participate in games of chance. The gambling providers have stopped doing this.”
KSA said that the attempt by the two operators pushed it onto “extra alert” and said that the issue shows that “providers of gambling activities seem to push the boundaries here and there.”
It also cracked down on operators who used “role models” in advertising or sponsorships—which is also banned.
