An investigation by the regulator found that Dutch customers were able to access unlicensed gambling games through the tipico.com website which is a breach of local gambling laws. The initial fine for this type of violation is set at €200,000. However, de Kansspelautoriteit decided to impose further penalties including several €75,000 fines for a series of breaches.
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The regulator also ordered the company remove access for Dutch players to its website.
The news comes just a day after de Kansspelautoriteit announced that it will target unlicensed operators with a raft of strict new measures designed to push local gamblers towards legal and licensed online gambling providers.
Dutch Gambling Authority Fines Tipico For Illegal Operations in the Netherlands
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