Protection was responsible for the gambling dossier . Under the new cabinet , this ministerial post was abolished , and the State Secretary for Legal Protection now oversees gambling . The previous minister ( Franc Weerwind ) and the current state secretary ( Teun Struycken ) fall under the Ministry of Justice and Security .
The Gaming Authority ( Kansspelautoriteit , or KSA ) is the regulator for online gambling in the Netherlands and employs about 150 people . The KSA grants licences and acts against illegal online casinos .
Shortly after his appointment this year , the KSA ’ s new chairman , Michel Groothuizen , expressed the need for better tools to carry out his duties effectively . He wants the KSA to be able to use fake IDs . Currently , the KSA cannot log in to licensees ’ systems and cannot observe how operators function postlogin . Groothuizen also wants the KSA to have the authority to shut down the websites of illegal casinos ( and sites advertising these illegal gambling platforms ),
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In January 2026 , gambling tax in the Netherlands is expected to rise to 37.8 %. like his colleagues at the Kansspelcommissie in Belgium .
Playing limits
On 1 October 2024 , several new elements were introduced to Dutch gambling legislation .
● There is a net deposit limit of € 700 per month (€ 300 for young adults aged 18 to 24 ). If you want to deposit more than this in a calendar month , you must demonstrate that you can afford it .
● The provider must contact gamblers who set a deposit limit of € 350 or more (€ 150 for young adults aged 18 to 24 ) via email or chat . During the conversation , the gambler must confirm that they are aware of the risks of gambling and show that they have the means to cope with losing money . The online gaming market continues to grow in the Netherlands . Thus , despite the restrictions placed on legal providers , the market remains of interest to gambling companies . The Dutch appear to have a penchant for gambling , a hunger that will not be satisfied anytime soon .
ABOUT ME
Frank Op de Woerd is the editor-in-chief and CEO of CasinoNieuws . nl , the leading gambling news website in the Netherlands . With over a decade of experience in the gaming industry , Op de Woerd has established himself as a respected figure in gambling media . Before launching CasinoNieuws . nl in 2020 , he spent 13 years with PokerNews . com , where he developed a deep understanding of the industry and built a reputation as a trusted voice .
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