Dutch Streamer LeftlanePapi Fined €25,000 for Promoting Illegal iGaming Operators
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) initiated a procedure to enforce a €25,000 fine against streamer LeftlanePapi for continued promotion of offshore iGaming operators.
Regulator’s Decision and Reasons for the Fine
On June 18, 2025, the board of Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) issued a ruling imposing a fine on the streamer for violating advertising laws related to gambling. The decision stated that an additional €25,000 could be imposed for each new violation, up to a maximum of €75,000.
According to KSA, the first violations were recorded in April 2025, when the streamer showcased gameplay on Skyhills.com, a site not licensed to operate in the Netherlands. Despite being instructed to cease promotional activity, a follow-up inspection on July 28, 2025, confirmed further violations.
Key Dates and Actions by KSA
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | First violation recorded during a stream on Skyhills.com |
| June 18, 2025 | KSA issued a ruling threatening a €25,000 fine for each violation |
| July 28, 2025 | Follow-up inspection revealed continued illegal advertising |
| October 6, 2025 | KSA issued the enforcement decision and published the ruling |
Enforcement and Publication of the Ruling
After LeftlanePapi ignored the demands and did not pay the fine, KSA proceeded to enforce collection. The enforcement decision (Invorderingsbesluit LeftlanePapi) and publication order (Openbaarmakingsbesluit LeftlanePapi) were officially released on October 6, 2025.
Both documents, available in PDF format on the regulator’s website, detail the fine amount (€25,000), case status, and instructions for filing objections. The rulings also note that the fine takes effect immediately if no objection is filed within the prescribed period.
Next Steps and Potential Consequences
- The regulator gave the streamer six weeks to pay the fine
- If violations continue, the amount could increase by an additional €50,000
- KSA reserves the right to make all case materials publicly available
Context and Reaction
The fine against LeftlanePapi is one of the first public cases of financial sanctions against streamers promoting unlicensed gambling platforms. The regulator emphasizes that promoting illegal operators harms the licensed industry and misleads players.
According to KSA, streamers promoting offshore platforms violate the gambling law, which prohibits any advertising by operators without a local license. Moving forward, the regulator plans to strengthen oversight of similar violations.