KSA threatens Big Tech legal action despite whitelist collab with Google
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
The Dutch gambling regulator KSA says it has set up a joint task force with Google, including a planned EU-wide whitelist of licensed operators so unlisted ones can be kept from advertising. Chair Michel Groothuizen also warned that the KSA will take court action against Big Tech firms if voluntary agreements deliver too little, though he conceded such litigation could last around five years. The regulator is shifting toward targeting infrastructure such as payments and online visibility, as fines on unlicensed operators have proved hard to collect.
Why it matters
Licensed operators may gain advertising visibility from a planned EU-wide whitelist as the KSA targets unlicensed operators and platforms.