The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has fined Unibet up to €450,000 (£391,520) for offering prohibited micro-betting markets to Dutch players.
The violations in question pertain to Unibet subsidiary Optdeck, which operates in the Dutch market.
Between October 2022 and May 2025, Optdeck offered micro-betting markets for football, allowing customers to bet on the number of corner kicks and yellow cards awarded during a certain game.
Optdeck also offered customers markets involving players under the age of 21, which is in breach of Dutch gambling regulations.
The KSA has imposed a penalty payment on Unibet of €75,000 for each week in which a violation occurs, up to a maximum of €450,000.
The regulator explained that the decision stemmed from a fear of the issue reocurring, despite repeated warnings to Unibet.
A KSA statement said: “The KSA has repeatedly addressed Unibet about the betting options offered. The KSA sees insufficient improvement and a real risk of recurrence.
“Under Dutch gambling law, betting on certain matches and event components is prohibited. This is to protect the integrity of the sport and these bets, and to prevent manipulation of these sports bets.”
The fine represents Unibet’s latest run in with the Dutch regulator.
In June, the KSA issued two warnings to Unibet regarding advertising violations and for allowing the use of an autoplay feature in an online slot.
Unibet also received a €400,000 fine from the operator in December after accepting bets from players who had self-excluded from gambling.
Last month, the KSA issued a warning to TonyBet for offering prohibited betting markets to players in the Netherlands.
The operator offered odds on both the winner of the Ballon d’Or and the winner of the Club World Cup’s best player.
At the time, the regulator reminded TonyBet that Netherlands-facing operators are only permitted to offer betting markets on “objective, verifiable performance within official sporting events organised by recognised national or international sports organisations”.
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Operator’s subsidiary Optdeck sanctioned by KSA for infractions occurring between October 2022 and May 2025
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