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Netherlands · 17 September 2026

Netherlands renews first eight online gambling licences to 2031

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has granted the first eight follow-on licences for online gambling in the Netherlands, valid from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2031. The original licences issued when the market opened in October 2021 expire on 30 September 2026.

Licences renewed

  • TOTO Online B.V. — TOTO and Winnitt
  • Holland Casino N.V. — Holland Casino Online
  • Play North Limited — Kansino
  • FPO Nederland B.V. — FairPlay Casino
  • Bingoal Nederland B.V. — Bingoal
  • Hillside (New Media Malta) Plc — bet365
  • NSUS Malta Limited — GG Poker
  • Betent B.V. — Betcity

How the renewals were assessed

Dutch online licences are not renewed automatically; holders must apply for a new licence. For the first time, the KSA examined violations established over the previous five years and required applicants to explain what they had done to remedy them and prevent recurrence. Applicants also had to submit market exit plans.

The KSA said all eight met the requirements. It gave several operators unspecified "additional points for attention" but did not name them.

Status on this register

Licences that are not renewed expire on 30 September 2026. IRLG will update the Netherlands page after that date so that only operators holding a valid licence from 1 October 2026 are listed. Further renewal decisions are expected.

Sources

  • Statement on follow-on online gambling licences — Kansspelautoriteit, 17 September 2026
  • The Dutch KSA renews eight online licences and weighs five years of breaches — iGaming Times, 22 September 2026

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