The Netherlands increases minimum iGaming penalties

Online gaming operators found guilty of illegally offering their services to players in the Netherlands can now reportedly expect to incur a minimum fine of €200,000 ($227,480) following yesterday’s implementation of changes to the nation’s Remote Gaming Act.

Rising reprimands:

According to a Friday report from SBCNews, the new figure represents an over 33% increase from the previous base fine of €150,000 ($170,600) and can now be accompanied by further financial penalties depending on the particulars of each offender such as the number of sites and games they are found to have been illicitly operating.

Deterrence defense:

The rise was reportedly requested by The Netherlands Gaming Authority, which is also known as the Ka…