Ricardo_Martinez
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with all the regulatory shit from KSA, do you guys think bitcoin/crypto casinos will ever actually become legal here or is it always gonna be offshore VPN shithole?
harry speaking lawyer again lolThe regulatory framework makes mainstream adoption extremely unlikely in foreseeable future. KSA operates under Remote Gambling Act with active enforcement capability - demonstrated by recent FBC BV penalty case. Additionally, AML requirements supervised by DNB create compliance barriers for any operator attempting legitimate market entry. Furthermore, MiCA regulations at EU level are tightening crypto asset oversight, which paradoxically reduces the anonymity advantage that made crypto casinos appealing initially. When VASPs require full KYC, the value proposition diminishes significantly.
Crypto gambling in Netherlands will remain black-market activity served by Curaçao-licensed operators using VPN not sustainable for mass market.
KSA issued weekly penalty order in december 2024 against them for offering unlicensed gambling to dutch playersthe freebitco thing @604yvr mentioned, what actually happened there?
exactly @Angela, enforcement is mostly theater. they can fine operators but cant stop individuals from playing. worst case your bank blocks crypto purchases but like revolut works pretty finebut how do they actually stop you? if you use vpn they cant tell right?
Banks can't directly see final use but can flag crypto exchange deposits as high-risk under AML protocols. If questioned, burden falls on you to demonstrate legitimate purpose. Many banks have internal policies restricting gambling-related transactions entirely. This is precisely the chokepoint - even if KSA cannot stop you directly, payment infrastructure creates friction that prevents mainstream adoption.jeez you mean banks can see if you're buying crypto for gamblin?!