Techno Offshore Fined €1.2 Million for Illegal Gambling in the Netherlands
Violations by Techno Offshore
The Dutch gambling authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) imposed a fine of €1.2 million on Techno Offshore Ltd.
The reason — illegally offering gambling services to users in the Netherlands through the websites nolimitbet.com and simplecasino.com.
These platforms operated without a license and did not restrict access for local players, which violates existing legislation.
Main Violations Identified by KSA:
- Lack of age verification during registration.
- Access to autoplay and turboplay features, which are prohibited in the country.
- No limits on payments or playing time.
- Possibility to use cryptocurrencies for account funding.
Why It Matters
Since 2021, the Netherlands has enforced the Remote Gambling Act (KOA), which regulates the online gambling market. All operators are required to hold a license and comply with strict player protection rules.
According to regulator spokesperson Michel Groothuizen, licensed operators must:
- Conduct age and identity verification.
- Restrict the use of automatic betting features.
- Prevent risky player behavior.
- Limit the possibility of funding accounts with anonymous means.
Illegal operators like Techno Offshore disregard these measures, which increases the risk of gambling addiction and leads to a loss of player control.
Policy Update and Increased Oversight
KSA is strengthening its enforcement of the rules. The regulator recently issued a reminder to all licensed operators to disable automatic betting features.
New legislative reforms are also being discussed, led by Justice Secretary Theun Strijken.
Impact on the Market
This precedent shows that authorities will actively combat illegal platforms. It should serve as a warning to all international companies that operating without a license in the Dutch market carries the risk of heavy fines and reputational damage.