The Dutch gambling authority (Kansspelautoriteit) has granted new five-year online licenses to five of the eight operators that opened the regulated market in 2021, with the current permits expiring Sept. 30. Betcity, bet365, and GGPoker have not announced renewals, and bet365 holds the broadest license of the eight. The cabinet is separately studying a cap on the number of online licenses.
Key Takeaways
The KSA cleared TOTO, Kansino, Fair Play, Holland Casino, and Bingoal through 2031.Betcity, bet365, and GGPoker have not announced renewals before the Sept. 30 expiry.The KSA says 53% of Dutch online gambling spend goes to unlicensed platforms.Two further deadlines fall this year. JOI Gaming Limited, the Maltese licensee behind Jacks.nl, holds license 1959 to Nov. 20, while sister brand 711, licensed through 711 B.V., has until March 16, 2027. All of them are reapplying in a market where the cabinet is studying a cap on the number of online licenses it issues at all.
