Six tournaments across Amsterdam, Asten, The Hague, Rotterdam and Tilburg were halted by the regulators in conjunction with police and municipalities in the final quarter of 2024. According to the body, significant cash sums were also seized at each location, including €40,000 in one case.
Additionally, last month, the KSA also imposed a €110,00 penalty on the organiser of unlicensed poker.
In doing so, the KSA warned against the dangers of illegal poker tournaments for the player and also due to their links to criminal activity.
It stated: “Illegal poker tournaments are often part of subversive crime, in which criminals use legal businesses (such as catering establishments) or citizens for criminal activities.
“In addition, poker players are at risk of gambling addiction, especially when playing in an uncontrolled environment wi..
