LuckyGem Faces a Top Six–Figure Fine in the Netherlands

Although LuckyGem doesn’t have a license to operate in the Netherlands, it offers a website localised into Dutch and even supports local payment methods. In February 2026, the authorities initiated an inspection of the LuckyGem website and discovered that it’s possible to register an account using a Dutch VPN and even make a deposit in EUR. Investigators went even further, spinning the reels in March and June with the same results. 

Since LuckyGem didn’t take any practical steps to limit Dutch players' access to its platform, KSA penalised the brand with a fee of €487,000 per week, up to €974,000.

What Does a Primary School Have to Do With It?

In the most enticing twist of events, it was discovered that LuckyGem Casino was using the domain name of a now-closed primary school, Amare from Driehuis, to promote its services. 

When users clicked on the school’s website on Google from desktops or via a direct link, nothing suspicious happened. However, when doing so on a mobile device, they were redirected to a mirror site (LuckyGem66), which is almost identical to the original website that the Kansspelautoriteit scrutinised.

KSA Continues Pressuring Illegal Operators

The Gambling Authority has tightened its enforcement approach towards unlicensed operators in recent years, with penalties increasingly tied to the estimated turnover generated from Dutch players. As a result, fines for rogue iGaming activity can reach six, seven, and even eight figures.

Since 2023, the regulator has issued more than €26 million in fines to companies found to have illegally offered online gambling in the Netherlands. The largest fine was received by N1 Interactive — almost €13 million. Videoslots received the second-largest fine — €10 million.

The two penalties remain the largest fines ever imposed in the Netherlands for this type of offence.