Netherlands Orders BoomerangBet to Halt Unlicensed Operations

Dutch regulator KSA ordered Costa Rican iGaming operator BoomerangBet to cease operations without a license, threatening a weekly fine of €457,000 (approximately $530,000) with a cap of €914,000 (approximately $1.06 million).

During its investigation, KSA found the operator lacked technical measures to restrict access for players located in the Netherlands. The regulator calculated the fine amount based on the €800,000 in licensing-related costs typically incurred by a Dutch licensee, combined with an estimated two-week gross gaming revenue figure of €228,000 for the operator, derived from search query volume data covering January 2026.

The fine structure demonstrates KSA's methodology for calculating penalties against unlicensed offshore operators, tying enforcement costs directly to both the burden borne by compliant licensed operators and estimated revenue generated by the violator within the Dutch market. The approach reflects the regulator's continued focus on ensuring that unlicensed operators face financial consequences proportionate to their estimated earnings from Dutch players.