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NL · Tier 1
Netherlands
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) Dutch licence — opened 2021, strict AML and affordability framework, mandatory CRUKS self-exclusion integration.
At a Glance
- Setup
- €45K
- Annual
- €110K+
- Timeline
- 26–40 weeks
- Tax
- 37.8% GGR (from Jan 2026)
- Markets
- Netherlands
- Tier
- 1
UNVERIFIED — figures for guidance only. As of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator before making licensing decisions.
What works here
Opportunities
- +Operators with strong affordability and responsible-gambling product
- +Brands committed to a Dutch entity and local data hosting
- +Groups with the patience for a slow, document-heavy KSA review
What to watch
Watch-outs
- !GGR tax rose from 30.5% to 37.8% in January 2026 — KSA's own modelling projected a c. €200M shrinkage in the regulated tax base, with channelling pressure as players migrate offshore
- !Affordability and RG enforcement is aggressive — fines have hit €20m+
- !CRUKS self-exclusion and local data residency are mandatory
- !KSA review cycles are notoriously long
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