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Netherlands Gambling License (KSA)

Published: August 1, 2026Updated: August 31, 2026
Netherlands (KSA)

A Netherlands Gambling License is issued and strictly regulated by the Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit — KSA). Operating under the landmark Remote Gambling Act (KOA), the country utilizes a highly protective, premium European framework.

The Ksa grants licenses across four distinct B2C online categories under a 5-year validity window:
- Casino Games (Against the House): Covers standard digital slot machines, roulette, blackjack, and RNG-driven games
- Casino Games (Against Each Other): Tailored for peer-to-peer online poker networks and digital tournaments
- Sports Betting: For fixed-odds, pool betting, and live in-play wagering on athletic events.Horse Race Betting: Covers pari-mutuel wagering on domestic and international harness and horse racing.

Regulatory Body Kansspelautoriteit (KSA)
Jurisdiction Kingdom of the Netherlands (European Union)
Legal Framework Remote Gambling Act (Wet kansspelen op afstand)
Valid In

The Netherlands

Not Valid In

Outside the Netherlands

Recognition

National license, highly strict

What the Netherlands Gambling License covers

Online casino operators Sports betting operators

Netherlands Gambling License cost and fees

Application Fee Approximately €61 300
License Amendment Fee €10 200
Renewal Cycle 5 Years
Gambling Tax 37.8% (GGR)
KSA Regulatory Levy 1.95% (GGR)
Corporate Income Tax 25.8%
Additional Costs Compliance and legal fees
  • Connection to CRUKS (central exclusion register)

Netherlands Gambling License requirements

  • Local Presence: No strict requirement for local incorporation, but must have a representative.
  • Corporate Structure: Fit and proper entity.
  • Capital Requirements: Must demonstrate financial stability.
  • Technical Requirements: Must connect to CRUKS for self-exclusion. Strict age verification.
  • Compliance Obligations: Very strict advertising bans (no untargeted ads), deposit limits, and cool-off periods.
  • Background Checks: Extensive due diligence.

Netherlands Gambling License use cases

  • Operators targeting the Dutch market
  • Companies able to comply with very strict advertising and consumer protection rules

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