Online Gambling in the Netherlands 2026
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The state of the Dutch gambling market in 2026
The Dutch online market opened to licensed operators in October 2021, and in 2026 it has reached a turning point. Growth has stalled, the operator tax sits at 37.8%, and for the first time more gambling money flows to illegal operators than to licensed ones. The Kansspelautoriteit monitoring report of spring 2026 put the legal market's gross gaming result at €602 million for the second half of 2025, roughly €100 million a month and about 18% below 2024.
The channelisation figures tell the real story. Around 91% of Dutch people who gamble online use only licensed sites, a rate that has held steady for years. Measured in money, though, only 53% stays in the legal market, which means nearly half of all gambling spend now reaches illegal operators. That gap, between most players staying legal while much of the money leaks out, defines the 2026 market. The full breakdown is on our market statistics page.
| Indicator | Figure (KSA spring 2026 report) |
|---|---|
| Gross gaming result (H2 2025) | €602 million, about €100m per month |
| Change versus 2024 | -18% |
| Active players per month | About 500,000 |
| Player accounts per month | 1.38 million |
| Channelisation by players | 91% |
| Channelisation by money | 53% |
| Licence holders (KSA) | 31, of which 28 actively trading |
| CRUKS registrations | More than 100,000 (late 2025) |
| Operator tax on GGR | 37.8% |
What you can bet on in the Netherlands
Online casino games
Slots, roulette, blackjack, baccarat and live casino. See our online casino overview, online slots, live casino, Dutch roulette sites, blackjack and baccarat pages.
Sports betting
Football leads by far, with the Eredivisie, the Dutch Grand Prix and the Champions League driving the volume. See the licensed bookmakers, our sports betting overview and our page on horse racing betting.
Online poker
Four licensed rooms make up the legal market: GGPoker, Holland Casino Online, Unibet and Bet365. See our Dutch poker sites overview.
Lotteries
The Postcode Loterij, Lotto and Eurojackpot still dominate, alongside krasloten. More at our Dutch lotteries overview.
Live game shows
Crazy Time, Lightning Roulette and Mega Ball are among the fastest-growing formats. See our live game shows page.
Licensed operators in the Netherlands
Thirty-one companies hold a KSA licence in 2026, of which 28 actually operate one or more brands. A selection is below. See the full operator overview for all active licences, and always confirm a licence on the KSA register before you deposit.
| Operator | Type | Review |
|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | Casino and sports | Read review |
| BetCity | Casino and sports | Read review |
| TOTO | Sports and casino | Read review |
| Unibet | Casino and sports | Read review |
| 711 | Casino | Read review |
| LeoVegas | Casino | Read review |
| Jack's Casino | Casino and sports | Read review |
| Circus | Casino and sports | Read review |
| Kansino | Casino | Read review |
| VBet | Casino, sports and esports | Read review |
| Holland Casino Online | Casino and sports | Read review |
| Bingoal | Sports and casino | Read review |
| Fair Play Online | Casino | Read review |
| GGPoker | Poker | Read review |
| 777 | Casino | Read review |
Regulation and KSA oversight
The Kansspelautoriteit tightened its grip again in 2026, with new policy rules effective 1 January 2026 focused on affordability and accountability. The headline measures:
- Stricter advertising. Building on the 2023 ban on untargeted ads, operators must prove at least 95% of an ad's audience is 24 or over, and celebrities, influencers and athletes cannot appear. See the advertising rules.
- Sports sponsorship ban. Gambling firms can no longer sponsor clubs or stadiums. See our sponsorship ban overview.
- CRUKS. The self-exclusion register passed 100,000 registrations in late 2025. Operators that fail to check it face heavy fines, as LeoVegas (€500,000) and Jack's Casino (€400,000, upheld in court) found.
- Duty of care. Operators must run real-time affordability checks and intervene quickly when play looks problematic. Every licence holder is also screened on anti-money-laundering compliance and age verification.
- Mandatory exit plan. Every licence holder must document how it would wind down and pay out players if its licence ends, ahead of the first renewals in October 2026.
For the wider picture, see our regulatory changes overview and our explainer on the Remote Gambling Act.
Gambling tax in 2026
The operator gambling tax rose to 37.8% of gross gaming revenue on 1 January 2026, up from 34.2% in 2025 and 30.5% in 2024. Players pay nothing on winnings from licensed operators; the whole burden sits with the operator. The rising rate has pushed some brands out of the market, including Tombola and LiveScore Bet, and is one reason the legal market has stopped growing while the illegal side gains ground.
Payments: no cryptocurrency
Licensed Dutch operators cannot accept cryptocurrency. Only regulated methods are allowed, which keeps payments traceable for anti-money-laundering purposes. See our crypto gambling page for the reasoning. Accepted methods include:
- iDEAL, the standard Dutch bank-payment method, for deposits
- PayPal, accepted at several operators
- Trustly, Skrill and Neteller e-wallets
- Visa, Mastercard and Maestro cards
- Bank transfer, slower but universally accepted
Safer gambling
The KSA launched its OpenOverGokken.nl education platform in late 2025. Anyone who plays should read our safer-play guidelines and understand the risks involved.
- CRUKS, self-exclude from all licensed Dutch platforms at once
- Gambling self-test, assess your own risk
- Player protection rules
- Loket Kansspel, free and anonymous helpline on 0800-1995, available 24/7
- AGOG, gambling addiction information and support
Frequently asked questions
Is online gambling legal in the Netherlands?
Yes, as long as the operator holds a KSA licence. The framework is the Remote Gambling Act (KOA), in force since October 2021.
What is the gambling tax in 2026?
The operator tax is 37.8% of gross gaming revenue, up from 34.2% in 2025 and 30.5% in 2024. Players pay no tax on winnings from licensed operators.
Can I play anonymously at a Dutch online casino?
No. Identity verification is mandatory under anti-money-laundering rules. Every operator runs KYC checks before allowing deposits.
What is CRUKS?
The national self-exclusion register. Registering blocks you from all licensed Dutch platforms for at least six months, and every operator must check it before letting you play. It passed 100,000 registrations in late 2025.
Can I use Bitcoin at a Dutch online casino?
No. Licensed operators cannot accept cryptocurrency. Only regulated methods such as iDEAL, cards and bank transfer are allowed.
What is the minimum age to gamble?
You must be 18 to play. Bonuses and promotions may only be offered to players aged 24 and over.
How do I check whether a casino has a Dutch licence?
Search the operator in the public register on the Kansspelautoriteit website. A licensed site also shows a CRUKS check at login and offers iDEAL rather than cryptocurrency.
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