Novatech fined €24.9M for illegal gambling in the Netherlands and Sweden
Novatech, an online gambling operator, has been hit with a €24.9 million fine by Dutch regulators. The penalty follows an investigation into illegal gambling services offered in the Netherlands. Authorities found the company targeted Dutch players without the required local licence.
Sweden has also taken action, ordering Novatech to cease operations in the country for similar violations.
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit) launched its probe after discovering Novatech's websites were accessible to Dutch players. Investigators examined domains like qbet.com, mangacasino.com, and slotexpress.com. They found the company had actively marketed its services to Dutch customers.
Under the Netherlands' Gaming Charter, the fine was capped at 10% of Novatech's global revenue. Without this limit, the penalty could have exceeded €100 million. Swedish regulators separately identified that Novatech automatically assigned Swedish country codes to new accounts, proving deliberate targeting of local players.
The crackdown reflects a broader trend across Europe. Supervisory bodies are stepping up enforcement against unlicensed gambling operators. While exact figures are unclear, multiple providers have faced warnings or fines in the past year for similar breaches.
Novatech must now halt all operations in Sweden and pay the €24.9 million fine in the Netherlands. The company's domains remain under scrutiny as regulators push for stricter compliance. The case highlights growing enforcement against unlicensed gambling in European markets.
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