nuSep 1, 2026, 05:15

Dutch Lottery launches new legal attack on illegal gambling site

The Nederlandse Loterij has initiated legal action against the illegal gambling site Skyhills for targeting Dutch users, particularly youth, without providing necessary player protections. The organization is calling for the Dutch government to increase enforcement, including criminal prosecution, ahead of a parliamentary debate on the industry.

The Nederlandse Loterij has launched a fresh legal challenge against the illegal gambling website Skyhills, which allegedly targets Dutch players through platforms like TikTok. According to the organization, the operators behind the site are based in countries including Costa Rica, North Macedonia, and the United Kingdom. CEO Arjan Blok highlighted the danger this poses to young people, noting that users on these illegal platforms lack the essential protections required by law. Skyhills is currently inaccessible from within the Netherlands as a result of these efforts.

This legal action marks the third time the organization has taken such measures against unauthorized gambling operators. The move coincides with an upcoming debate in the Tweede Kamer regarding gambling regulations. Blok is urging the Dutch government to implement stricter enforcement, specifically advocating for criminal prosecution by the Public Prosecution Service. The organization claims that nearly half of the gambling market in the Netherlands is controlled by illegal entities and argues that banning advertising for legal providers would only benefit these unlicensed competitors.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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