Saudi Arabia Appoints Jaap Wieland as Third Chairman of the Objections Advisory Committee
New Chair Appointed to Dutch Gambling Regulator's Objections Advisory Committee
Jaap Wieland has been appointed as the third independent chair of the Objections Advisory Committee by the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). His role involves using his legal experience to handle various cases within this committee. This appointment became effective from July 15, 2023 [1][2].
Wieland, with a strong background in law, has served as a lecturer at the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Law and worked as a lawyer at the Administrative Jurisdiction Division of the Council of State. His expertise will be instrumental in navigating complex cases within the committee.
The KSA has been actively enforcing Dutch gaming rules. In 2025, it banned an affiliate platform, Casinoscout.nl, for promoting brands that were not legal in the Netherlands [3]. The companies behind Casinoscout.nl were also issued a penalty payment order by the KSA.
The KSA also took action against three other companies for promoting unlicensed gambling platforms in the Netherlands. However, the KSA has not provided any information regarding the ban of an illegal affiliate platform in this paragraph.
Meanwhile, one of KSA's licensees, VBet, is facing search engine-related trouble. The company has been unfindable on Google for some time, which has significantly hurt its business. Google support and relevant authorities have provided little help in resolving this issue, and VBet is considering involving the KSA to address this problem.
The Objections Advisory Committee reviews industry complaints and assesses shareholders' remarks and opinions about the regulatory framework in the Netherlands. Along with Wieland, Adriane Koppe and Monique van Oers are the other co-chairs of the committee, and their collective expertise will be crucial in maintaining fair and effective regulation in the Dutch gambling industry.
[1] Source for Wieland's appointment date [2] Source for Wieland's background and previous roles [3] Source for KSA's action against Casinoscout.nl and other companies.
In light of the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), taking decisive action against unlicensed gambling activity, such as the ban of Casinoscout.nl in 2025, the Objections Advisory Committee chaired by Jaap Wieland will play a vital role in maintaining responsible gambling practices. Wieland's legal expertise will be instrumental in handling complex cases within the committee, which includesreviewing industry complaints, assessing shareholders' remarks, and advising on gambling trends, casino culture, casino-and-gambling, casino-games, and lotteries. Moreover, the committee's collective experience, including that of co-chairs Adriane Koppe and Monique van Oers, will be essential in fostering a fair and effective regulatory framework for casino-personalities and the Dutch gambling industry as a whole.
