Regulated Dutch market wide open following high-profile departures
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The market for regulated casinos in the Netherlands is more evenly distributed than for illegal ones. The Dutch gambling authority Kansspelautoriteit's goal is to reach 80% channelisation rate by 2024. The study also points out that game and payment providers, affiliates, operators, the KSA and players can assist in channelization drive. It also notes that small-scale illegal casinos could potentially opt not to pay the €1.6 million for a Dutch licence. This could leave players using these unregulated casinos open to uncertified games and an unsafe, non-secure playing environment.
The loss of the 'Big Five' from the legal market has left a gaping hole. Newly licensed operators are battling to fill it. The report recommends that the stakeholders listed in the report do all they can to encourage players to play through legal channels.
