Dutch Gambling Authority Issues Licenses to 10 Online Casino Operators in Time for October 1st Launch

Kansspelautoriteit has announced the ten online casino operators that will be allowed to launch their products from October 1st. 

by - Thursday, September 30th, 2021 12:01

Netherlands Gambling regulator

Dutch gambling regulator de Kansspelautoriteit has revealed that Holland Casino and bet365 are among the ten Dutch online casino operators that will be allowed to launch their products from October 1st.

Dutch Gambling Authority Issues Licenses to 10 Online Casino Operators in Time for October 1st Launch
  • Fair Play Online
  • Dutch Gambling Authority Issues Licenses to 10 Online Casino Operators in Time for October 1st Launch
  • Batavia Casino
  • Dutch Gambling Authority Issues Licenses to 10 Online Casino Operators in Time for October 1st Launch
  • BetCity.nl
  • TOTO
  • Holland Casino
  • Tombola
  • bet365
  • Dutch Gambling Authority Issues Licenses to 10 Online Casino Operators in Time for October 1st Launch

Since the Netherlands’ Remote Gambling Act came into effect in April of this year, online casino operators have been allowed to apply for a license with those operators who had previously operated unlicensed in the Dutch market also encouraged to apply.

Dutch Gambling Authority Issues Licenses to 10 Online Casino Operators in Time for October 1st Launch

“We are proud to be among the first group of providers for the Dutch online gambling market. Since 2001 we have lobbied for regulation through a licensing system that would benefit both providers and consumers alike. The process of drafting the Remote Gambling Act was a long one, but today we – and very soon Dutch consumers – are reaping the benefits.”

Dutch Gambling Authority Issues Licenses to 10 Online Casino Operators in Time for October 1st Launch

“Together with online gaming software company Playtech, we have developed a wide range of online games including Live Casino, Sports Betting, Slots, and Poker. We will continue to develop further games and hope to include Online Bingo in the near future.”

Dutch Gambling Authority Issues Licenses to 10 Online Casino Operators in Time for October 1st Launch

Big names that have been omitted at this point include Zeturf, Jack’s Casino, Polder Casino and the Vriendenloterij (Dutch lottery).

Dutch Gambling Authority Issues Licenses to 10 Online Casino Operators in Time for October 1st Launch
Olivia Richardson

Olivia has worked as an editor and writer for major brands across multiple niches. She now focuses on the iGaming and sports betting industries.