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What is the gambling tax in Holland?
he Dutch government has confirmed that the gambling tax will rise to 37% in 2026, marking the steepest level in the country’s history. The move is expected to generate billions in extra revenue for the state but places significant pressure on operators.
The level of gambling tax in The Netherlands is currently in 2026 also 37 % (update). This means that a casino must pay this percentage of tax over the total turnover, or the total loss of all visitors. As a player you do not have to pay gambling tax after playing at a casino.
Casinos under pressure with tax
For both land-based and online casinos, the hike is another heavy blow. Many operators have already voiced concerns that margins are shrinking to unsustainable levels. In addition to higher taxation, operators face rising compliance costs from the Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA), including stricter player identification and responsible gambling programs.
A win for the state treasury for tax in 2026
While operators warn of closures and job losses, the Dutch state sees its coffers swell. The gambling tax is expected to deliver more than €1.5 billion in 2026 alone, making it one of the fastest-growing sources of state income.
