Videoslots fights €975,000 Dutch fine despite massive reduction
The Dutch gambling authority (KSA) has slashed Videoslots' penalty from €9.9 million to €975,000. The reduction follows administrative talks, but the operator still refuses to accept the fine. Videoslots insists it acted lawfully in the Dutch market from the start.
The KSA initially fined Videoslots €9.9 million for alleged violations. The authority later cut the penalty after the company improved compliance and cooperated with investigations. Under Dutch administrative law, penalties must reflect the severity of breaches and any corrective steps taken.
Videoslots has repeatedly challenged the KSA's approach. The operator claims the original fine relied on flawed estimates of website traffic and assumed turnover. It also criticised how the KSA accessed its site during investigations.
Despite the reduced penalty, Videoslots maintains it should face no punishment at all. The company argues it never intended to break Dutch gambling rules. The KSA, however, stands by its decision, citing proportionality and the operator's remedial actions.
The dispute leaves Videoslots with a €975,000 penalty it still contests. The KSA's decision hinged on compliance improvements and legal principles of fairness. The case highlights ongoing tensions between regulators and operators over enforcement methods in the Dutch market.
