The gambling industry in the Netherlands is diverse, including widely sold lotteries and legal casinos that offer a variety of gambling activities. The government strictly regulates the gambling industry to standardize operations and protect consumer rights, while also focusing on the economic benef
The Dutch gambling regulatory authority Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has issued a hefty fine of 4 million euros (approximately 31 million yuan) to Unibet's Dutch operator, Optdeck Service Limited. This substantial fine stems from the regulator's determination that the operator failed to fulfill its lega
In 2024, the gambling market in the Netherlands is quite interesting. Despite the decline in revenue from physical casinos, the total gambling revenue remains the same as last year, at around 4.3 billion euros. According to data from the national regulatory authority KSA, this includes various forms
The Dutch lottery company has recently completed a full acquisition of the Lotify digital platform, a deal that began in 2021 with a majority stake and now achieves full ownership, aimed at enhancing competitiveness in the Dutch charity lottery market. After the acquisition, Lotify will continue to
The Dutch gambling regulatory authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has announced the launch of a new type of license that allows holders to operate skill machines exclusively in the country. The new license review process is shorter than other types, aimed at simplifying the entry procedure for busine
This week, the gambling industry has seen frequent developments, with UK gambling company Betfred warning that if the government raises gambling taxes, it may close all 1,287 stores across the UK, endangering 7,500 jobs. The Dutch Lottery announced the departure of Chief Financial and Risk Officer J
Netherlands National Lottery operator Nederlandse Loterij has announced that its Chief Financial and Risk Officer (CFRO) Jet Roos-van Aerssen has resigned, with the specific reasons not yet disclosed. Roos-van Aerssen joined the company in 2024 as a newcomer to the industry, taking over the position
The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) recently released a research report revealing significant flaws in the current online gambling risk analysis system.Limited System EffectivenessAccording to regulations implemented since the market opened in October 2021, licensed operators must conduct mandatory ris
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) recently announced that it will implement new remote gambling licensing rules starting from January 1, 2026. This adjustment is aimed at preparing for the renewal of the first batch of five-year licenses, which were initially issued in Sep
The Netherlands Gaming Authority (KSA) and the National Health Research and Innovation Organization ZonMw recently announced that they will continue and expand the country's gambling addiction prevention program. Over the next five years, the two parties will invest 21 million euros (approximately 2
The Dutch Minister of Justice, Teun Struycken, has submitted his resignation, casting uncertainty over the gambling regulation and reform affairs he was responsible for. According to local media, Struycken's resignation was in protest against the government's decision on sanctions related to Israel,
A recent survey targeting unlicensed online gambling platforms in the Netherlands has revealed that some operators share players' personal data with third-party websites, raising concerns about privacy and compliance.The study, conducted by the compliance consulting firm "Responsibility Alliance Qua
The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) recently issued a formal warning to licensed operator TonyBet for offering betting options involving the Ballon d'Or and the FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball winner, violating local gambling regulations.According to the Dutch Gambling Act, sports betting is limited to
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) recently launched an investigation into operator TonyBet and issued a formal warning because the platform offered two types of betting options that violate Dutch law—Ballon d'Or winner and FIFA Club World Cup Ballon d'Or winner.According to Dutch
Netherlands will raise the gambling tax rate from 30.5% to 34.2% starting from 2025, originally intended to increase national revenue, but the result was contrary to expectations. The latest industry data shows that this policy has led to a decline in revenue in the legal market, a decrease rather t
According to the latest data, the gambling tax increase policy implemented by the Dutch government this year has backfired, leading to a significant decline in gambling tax revenue in the first half of 2025, resulting in a 200 million euro shortfall in the budget.As reported by the "Financial Daily,
ComeOn Group and Evoke have reached a cooperation and announced the plan details to bring the 888 brand back to the Dutch market, after the brand had left the Dutch market for four years. Evoke, which owns William Hill, Mr Green, and 888, has chosen to collaborate with ComeOn Group, which will opera
