Online bingo in the Netherlands requires a remote gambling license from the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gaming Authority, which regulates all online games of chance including casino games and betting (1). The Remote Gaming Act, which entered into force in October 2021, established the legal framework for online gambling operations (2). Only Dutch associations are allowed to organize physical bingo games without a permit, provided they report their plans at least 14 days in advance to the municipality where the event will be held (1). Online bingo operations, however, fall under strict licensing requirements and must comply with comprehensive regulatory standards (2).
The KSA is responsible for licensing potential gaming providers, checking that providers follow advertising rules, and taking enforcement action against illegal gambling operations (2). Operators must demonstrate financial stability and technical compliance with local laws, including a €50,000 financial security deposit to cover potential regulatory infractions (1). The supervisory body combats and reduces gambling addiction by managing the Addiction Prevention Fund and the gaming exclusion register CRUKS, where registered players may not gamble for at least six months at any licensed provider (2). Licensed platforms must integrate with CRUKS to ensure individuals who opt out of gambling cannot access regulated sites (1).
"The Kansspelautoriteit is the supervisory body for the Dutch gambling sector. It seeks to protect consumers and prevent gambling addiction. It also deals with illegal and criminal gaming providers."
Operators must implement responsible gambling measures such as deposit limits, time-based playing restrictions, reality checks, and direct interventions for at-risk players (1). Enhanced due diligence on high-risk players, customer identity verification, and transaction monitoring for suspicious activity are mandatory under anti-money laundering and know-your-customer policies (1). Since July 2023, the Netherlands banned untargeted gambling advertisements, sponsorships, and influencer marketing, particularly those aimed at young adults aged 18-24 (1). The KSA introduced a new fine policy effective January 2025, with standard fines ranging from €500 to €2 million depending on violation severity (2).
Source:
https://business.gov.nl/regulation/games-chance/
https://www.government.nl/topics/games-of-chance/rules-for-games-of-chance
Last updated: 28-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
