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On an unspecified date, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands gambling regulator, issued guidance to sports betting licence holders clarifying the permitted scope of their licences. The KSA's supervisory activities identified instances where licensed operators offered wagers falling outside the authorised sports betting category, including bets on prize awards such as Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards. Under the Besluit kansspelen op afstand (Remote Gambling Decree), sports betting licence holders may only offer wagers on events occurring during organised sporting competitions or on the outcomes of such competitions. Qualifying sporting events must take place within organised sport recognised by the Dutch Olympic Committee (NOC*NSF) or equivalent international sports organisations. Prohibited wagers include those on prize selections determined by juries or panels, political elections, and athlete transfers. The KSA emphasised that wagers on events not directly arising from or occurring during a sporting competition fall outside the permitted scope. The regulator stressed that licence holders remain responsible for all wagers offered, including those facilitated through external platforms or third-party sportsbook providers. Operators must continuously monitor their betting offerings and implement appropriate measures to prevent prohibited wagers. Where non-authorised wagers are identified, operators must take immediate action to remove them. The KSA confirmed it will continue supervising the betting offerings of licensed operators and will hold them accountable for compliance with licence conditions. REFERENCE: Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) – https://www.kansspelautoriteit.nl/