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Crypto Gambling in the Netherlands- whats allowed and what not?
Cypto casino platforms where players wager with Bitcoin, Ethereum or other digital assets are booming. But in the Netherlands, the picture is different: strict regulations keep licensed casinos tied to euros only, while many Dutch players still explore offshore crypto platforms.
Written and fact-checked by the GamblingHolland.nl editorial team · Last updated October 2026 · Sources: Kansspelautoriteit, Belastingdienst, AFM, checked 1 October 2026 · Editorial policy
Crypto gambling in the Netherlands: what the rules say in 2026
Bitcoin casinos advertise fast payouts, anonymous accounts and no paperwork. For Dutch players the picture is simpler than those adverts suggest: no casino with a Dutch licence accepts cryptocurrency, and a site that does is operating outside Dutch law. This page explains why crypto is excluded from the legal market, what the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) does about crypto casinos, how winnings and crypto holdings are taxed, and what you give up when you play offshore.
| Crypto at licensed Dutch casinos | Not accepted. Payments must run through banks, licensed payment service providers or e-money institutions |
|---|---|
| Legal basis | Remote Gambling Act (Wet Koa), in force since 1 April 2021; legal online market open since 1 October 2021 |
| Supervisor gambling | Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) |
| Supervisor crypto services | AFM, under the EU MiCA regulation since 30 December 2024 |
| Gambling tax 2026 | 37.8%, paid by the operator at licensed casinos; paid by the player at unlicensed sites |
| Crypto in box 3 (2026) | Deemed return 6.00%, taxed at 36%; tax-free allowance €59,357 per person |
| Reporting by crypto platforms | DAC8: EU crypto platforms report customer data to tax authorities from 1 January 2026 |
| Share of Dutch adults owning crypto | About 10%, almost 1.5 million people (2025) |
Why licensed Dutch casinos don’t accept crypto
The payment rules in the Remote Gambling Decree
Online gambling in the Netherlands has been regulated by the Remote Gambling Act (Koa) since 2021. Only operators with a Koa licence under article 31a of the Betting and Gaming Act may offer online games of chance, according to the Kansspelautoriteit. The detailed rules sit in the Remote Gambling Decree. Article 4.25 states that licence holders may only allow payment instruments issued by licensed credit institutions (banks) or licensed payment service providers (Staatsblad 2022, 299). The KSA also allows instruments issued by electronic money institutions (KSA Q&A).
Bitcoin, Ethereum and stablecoins sent from a private wallet do not fit into that list. That is the main reason you will not find a crypto cashier at Holland Casino Online, Unibet, BetCity or any other licensed site.
Identity and money-laundering checks
Licensed operators must also comply with the Dutch anti-money-laundering act (Wwft). In practice this means the casino has to know who is depositing, from which account, and that the account is in the player’s own name. A transfer from an anonymous wallet makes that check impossible. The same rules make the deposit limits, affordability checks and CRUKS checks of the Dutch system work, because every euro can be linked to a verified person.
Which payment methods you can use instead
Legal casinos work with euro payment methods. The most common are iDEAL and bank transfer, and several operators also offer e-wallets such as PayPal. Our overview of payment methods at online casinos explains how each one works for deposits and withdrawals.
Crypto casinos and the KSA
Offshore sites without a Dutch licence
Most crypto casinos are licensed in Curaçao or another jurisdiction outside the EU. A foreign licence does not count in the Netherlands. If a site accepts Dutch players without a KSA licence, it is illegal here, whatever it says on its homepage. You can check whether a brand is licensed in the Kansspelwijzer or on our list of licensed casinos. Our guide to illegal online casinos covers the warning signs.
Fines for illegal operators
The KSA regularly fines operators that target Dutch players without a licence.
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