Country guide · Netherlands
Live casino in the Netherlands 2026: KSA licences and the rules
Live casino is legal in the Netherlands only at sites licensed by the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). The live casinos on this page are internationally licensed sites that accept players from the Netherlands, according to our data. None of them holds a Dutch licence, and offering online casino to Dutch players without one is illegal. This page also covers how to check a licence and where to get help.
Legal status
Is online live casino legal in Netherlands?
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Legal only at KSA-licensed sites
The Remote Gambling Act (Wet Koa) opened the Dutch online market on 1 October 2021. Only operators with a licence from the Kansspelautoriteit may offer online casino, including live dealer games, to people in the Netherlands. Licensed sites must check players against Cruks, the national self-exclusion register.
Summary of the law as checked on 6 October 2026. Not legal advice.
Sources: Wet kansspelen op afstand (wetten.overheid.nl); Kansspelautoriteit (kansspelautoriteit.nl).
Live casino in Netherlands: key facts
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2021
Year the Dutch licensed online market opened (1 October).
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Cruks
National register; licensed sites must block registered players.
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18+
Minimum age, with extra limits for players aged 18 to 24.
Timeline
How the rules developed in Netherlands
- 2019 Parliament adopts the Remote Gambling Act.
- 2021 Licensed online market opens (1 October).
- 2023 Untargeted gambling advertising banned (1 July).
Sources: wetten.overheid.nl; kansspelautoriteit.nl.
Payments
How players in Netherlands pay
General market information, not checked per casino.
| Method | What it is | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| iDEAL | Dutch bank payment system. | The usual deposit method at KSA-licensed casinos. |
| Debit card | Visa and Mastercard debit. | Accepted by many licensed sites. |
General market information. Methods per casino differ.
Offshore live casinos
Live casinos that accept players from the Netherlands
Internationally licensed sites that take players from the Netherlands. None holds a KSA licence, so they are outside the Dutch regulated market and its protections, such as the Cruks self-exclusion check, do not apply. Check the law and decide for yourself before you play. 18+.
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
Live casino in Netherlands: FAQ
Is live casino legal in the Netherlands?
Yes, at sites licensed by the Kansspelautoriteit. Offering online casino to Dutch players without that licence is illegal.
How do I check a Dutch casino licence?
The Kansspelautoriteit publishes the register of licence holders on its website.
What is Cruks?
The Central Register for Exclusion of Games of Chance. Licensed operators must block anyone registered.
Why does this page list offshore casinos?
Each country page shows the live casinos in our ranking that accept players from that country. For the Netherlands these are internationally licensed sites. None of them holds a KSA licence.
Is it legal to play at them from the Netherlands?
Only KSA-licensed sites may offer online casino to people in the Netherlands, and offering it without that licence is illegal. The sites listed here hold no Dutch licence. Check the law and decide for yourself.
Help
Responsible gambling help in Netherlands
Responsible gaming
How to set deposit and time limits and spot the warning signs.
Responsible gaming →Gambling addiction help
Where to find support and how self-exclusion works.
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