Online Gambling in the Netherlands
The Netherlands has finally regulated online gambling. Since April, casinos can apply for a license to offer their games and bonuses online. Only 10 have received a licence so far. They have been able to operate legally in the country from the 1st of October.
Legalization of online gambling in the Netherlands. Previously, lovers of casino games could only visit international sites. Now you can play at Dutch sites, for example at the Holland Casino website.
The Gaming Act for online casinos concerns the legalization of online gambling in the Netherlands. The law came into effect on April 1st of this year. Before casinos can offer their games online to Dutch people, they need a license. Applying for the license costs €50,000.
Online gambling is legalized in the Netherlands. Online gambling sites are only allowed to advertise if they are licensed by the KSA. So far there are 10 companies who have obtained this license. The requirements to obtain a Dutch license are quite strict.
The Netherlands will lose less tax money if online gambling is legalized. Problem gamblers can be monitored more efficiently. If you play at a Dutch online casino, your account will be linked to your bank account and BSN number.
Only 10 casinos in the Netherlands can offer online casino iDeal. It's blocked for all other operators that operate illegally in this market.
