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The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has updated its Gaming Machine Guidance for Municipalities (Wegwijzer Speelautomaten voor Gemeenten), a practical resource designed to support local authorities in supervising and enforcing gaming machine regulations. The updated guidance reflects the most recent legislation and addresses key information gaps identified through consultation with the Association of Dutch Municipalities (Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten, VNG) and individual municipal staff. Municipalities indicated a particular need for greater clarity on illegal gaming offerings and the division of responsibilities between local authorities and the KSA. The revised guidance covers licensing and operation of gaming machines, supervision and enforcement activities, and the duty of care obligations for gaming machine operators. It provides municipalities with practical tools to identify illegal gaming offerings and clarifies the municipal role in addressing such activity. The guidance is intended for use as a standard reference document when addressing questions surrounding gaming machines and similar gaming activities. Ella Seijsener, Director of Licensing and Supervision at the KSA, noted that while the KSA is responsible for the majority of gaming oversight in the Netherlands on a risk-based approach, municipalities also hold supervisory responsibilities. These include issuing presence permits that authorise gaming machines at specific locations and enforcing local regulations against illegal gaming offerings. The updated guidance aims to clarify the scope of municipal responsibilities and support more effective local oversight. The updated Gaming Machine Guidance for Municipalities is available for download from the KSA website.