The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced a renewed focus on illegal gambling machines following the closure of a number of casino branches in the country.  

Indeed, even large operators like Holland Casino are feeling the pinch following recent gambling tax hikes that have led to multiple branch closures. However, as the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), points out, mass closures of gaming halls often result in more illegal gaming machines flowing into the unregulated sector – a fact that has sparked renewed interest in the sector.  

To this end, after the auction of the remaining gaming machines, the Dutch gaming regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) sent a formal letter to gaming machine buyers, clearly explaining the regulatory guidelines required for the gaming machines to operate legally.  

“In order to place gaming machines in a catering establishment or gaming hall, an operating license must first be obtained from the Dutch gaming regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). If gaming machines are involved, an additional placement permit must be applied for from the municipality where the supplier wishes to place the gaming machines,” the Dutch gaming regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), said in its recent press release. 

Recently, the Dutch government considered imposing an age limit of 21+ for high-risk gambling activities following regulatory news. 

In addition, the Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) last month announced gambling revenue data for the Dutch market in fiscal 2024, which was 1.47 billion euros (1.67 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 6% from the full year 2023. Last week, the regulator also announced Novomatic’s 10-year contract renewal for the Dutch gambling supplier license.