(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Dutch Gaming Authority has addressed JOI Gaming Limited, active in the Netherlands under the name
JACKS.NL, regarding a violation of the ban on untargeted advertising. The logo of Jack's Casino's physical locations appeared on the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) website, along with a link to the Jacks.nl website. Advertising for land-based gambling is permitted under certain conditions; however, due to this link, it constituted untargeted advertising for online gambling.
Since 1 July 2025, a ban on sports sponsorship by providers of online gambling has been in effect. This ban is part of the ban on untargeted advertising for remote gambling. The aim of these rules is to better protect vulnerable groups, such as young adults and people with risky gambling behavior, against gambling advertising.
Link to online gambling offersThe Ksa received a report that the Jack’s Casino logo was displayed on the website of the Professional Darts Corporation (pdc.tv). This logo contained a link to the website JACKS.NL, where online gambling is offered. Displaying the logo itself does not constitute an infringement. However, the link to the website containing the online gambling offerings does, because it constitutes advertising for online gambling on a public website.
Link removed After JACKS.NL was addressed by the Ksa regarding the violation, the link to the website with the online gambling offer was immediately removed.
The Ksa emphasizes that license holders are responsible for complying with laws and regulations regarding gambling advertising. The regulator checks whether providers adhere to these rules and deploys the most effective intervention to ensure a fair and safe gambling offering.