Kansspelautoriteit adopts online gambling licence rules requiring exit plans
The Kansspelautoriteit adopted Netherlands licensing rules requiring online gambling operators to submit an exit plan when applying for a licence. The rules take effect on 1 January 2026, ahead of the expiry of current five-year licences on 1 October 2026; applicants must also address reliability, anti-money laundering compliance and duty-of-care obligations.
Dutch applicants must submit exit plans and address reliability, anti-money-laundering and duty-of-care requirements.