Europe
Netherlands
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) - Netherlands Gambling Authority
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
RegulatedOnline Casino
RegulatedBetting
RegulatedOnline Betting
RegulatedLottery
RegulatedBingo
RegulatedKey Legislation
- Wet op de kansspelen (Betting and Gaming Act)
- Wet Kansspelen op Afstand (Remote Gambling Act, KOA)
- Wet op de kansspelbelasting (Gambling Tax Act)
Online Gambling
Allowed
- Online casino games
- Online sports betting
- Online poker
- Online bingo
- Online lottery
Prohibited
- Unlicensed offshore operators
- Gambling advertising targeting self-excluded (CRUKS) players
- Untargeted gambling advertising (media ban)
Taxation
Gambling tax (kansspelbelasting) on GGR37.8%
Gambling authority levy1.95%
New remote licence fee€61,300 (from Apr 2026)
License validity: 5 years
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Land-based casinos (Holland Casino and licensed operators)
- Retail sports betting
- State lottery and charity lotteries
- Slot machine arcades
- Bingo halls
Prohibited
- Unlicensed gaming establishments
Taxation
Gambling tax (kansspelbelasting) on GGR37.8%
License validity: Varies by licence type
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
