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End of an era: NOGA ceases activities

3 Dec 2025

NOGA is now winding down its activities. The organisation that defended the interests of licensed online gaming operators has seen its members integrated into VNLOK, giving rise to a single industry representative. Here is a look at the issues, reasons and consequences of this historic decision.

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Hoge Raad: a blow to players’ appeals

Julien

1 Dec 2025

The hopes of thousands of Dutch players of recovering their online losses are fading: the Advocate General of the Hoge Raad has just issued an unfavourable opinion on the validity of claims to cancel gambling contracts and claim refunds. In future, case law could well close the door on these massive claims once and for all.

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A plane to find a €1 million winner?

Julien

29 Nov 2025

Every year, millions of euros go unclaimed for lack of an identified winner. But this time, the story took a spectacular turn in the Netherlands: to find the holder of a ticket worth €1 million, the Staatsloterij chose a method that was, to say the least, unexpected: a publicity plane.

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Marktscan 2025: turmoil for gaming halls

Julien

25 Nov 2025

In 2024, land-based casinos and gaming halls in the Netherlands had a difficult year. According to Marktscan 2025 from the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gaming authority, the physical sector continues to decline despite stabilization in the overall market.

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Limited access to player data hinders research

Glen

24 Nov 2025

Since online gambling was legalized in the Netherlands, the need to analyze player behavior in detail has never been more pressing. However, according to a study commissioned by the WODC (Netherlands Organization for Legal Research), access to individual data remains extremely limited. This obstacle not only hinders research into addiction prevention, but also complicates the evaluation of public policy.

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ESPRIT: preventing the risks of gambling among the most vulnerable

Alex

21 Nov 2025

A new research project, called ESPRIT, has been launched to better understand and prevent gambling-related harm among people with mild intellectual disabilities. This programme could transform the way in which professionals and family members detect risks in a context where this population often remains invisible.

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D66 calls for a halt to the increase in gambling tax

Glen

20 Nov 2025

As Parliament prepares to examine in detail the next tax bill, expected in 2026, one measure is already provoking heated debate: the planned sharp rise in gambling tax. The centrist D66 party is calling for an immediate freeze, arguing that the increase could be counterproductive, costly and dangerous for gamblers.

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Well-known Dutchman gambled on elections – politics wants explanation from state secretary

Glen

17 Nov 2025

The US platform Polymarket is once again under the magnifying glass. After earlier media criticism, the CDA in the Lower House has now also sounded the alarm. MP Derk Boswijk put 14 questions to State Secretary Arno Rutte of Justice and Security.

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The lost bet on gambling taxation in the Netherlands

Sarah

14 Nov 2025

The increase in gambling tax in the Netherlands was intended to boost government revenue. However, as the tax rate rises, warning signs are multiplying: a decline in expected revenues, increased pressure on operators and players turning to illegal gambling.

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BetCity wants fine kept secret, but fails

Julien

13 Nov 2025

BetCity the well-known Dutch online gambling platform tried to stop the publication of a multi-million fine, but was not vindicated by the court. The Kansspelautoriteit may simply disclose the €2.65 million penalty imposed, despite BetCity’s pending appeal.

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KSA and Roda JC launch study on youth gambling behavior

Glen

13 Nov 2025

The Kansspelautoriteit, the Dutch Gambling Authority, and Roda JC are closely examining the gambling behavior of young people in the Parkstad area. They aim to understand exactly what is happening among these young adults.

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888.nl under fire for poor customer service

Glen

13 Nov 2025

The 888 online casino is now under fire from the Dutch authorities. The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has opened proceedings against the company after finding that its customer service was not sufficiently accessible.

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PepperMill Casino targeted by shocking social media fraud

Julien

12 Nov 2025

PepperMill Casino, a well-known player in the Belgian casino world, has been targeted by online scammers. Through social media such as Facebook and Instagram, illegal parties try to lure players to banned gambling websites.

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Gaming1 becomes sole owner of Circus.nl

Glen

12 Nov 2025

The Belgian group Gaming1, already a major player in digital entertainment in Europe, now becomes 100% owner of Betca NV, the operator behind Circus.nl. This acquisition marks a strategic step in Gaming1’s expansion on the Dutch market, one of the most regulated and competitive on the continent since its regulation in 2021.

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Smart test aims to stop chaos in the gambling market

Glen

7 Nov 2025

The Netherlands has been trying for years to get a grip on online gambling. Through rules, bans, and limits, the government hopes to protect gamblers. But the outcome is different. Legal operators are losing ground, while the illegal market is growing faster than ever. And the players? They will soon be further from help than ever before.

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Holland Casino considering major reorganization in 2026

Glen

6 Nov 2025

Holland Casino may be facing a major reorganization in 2026. The reason is the upcoming increase in the gambling tax to 37.8%. This measure hits the state-owned company hard, especially as it is already under financial pressure.

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Man wins nearly €500,000 jackpot while waiting at Holland Casino

Julien

2 Nov 2025

What started as a wait at Holland Casino Amsterdam-Centrum ended in an unforgettable evening for a regular visitor. The man wanted to play at a poker table, but there were no seats available at the time. To pass the time, he decided to take a seat at an empty Ultimate Texas Hold’Em table.

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