The Kansspelautoriteit granted Hommerson Amusement B.V., which operates Hommerson Online, an additional licence to offer sports betting in the Netherlands. The company has not announced when its sportsbook will launch or identified its software supplier.
The additional licence permits Hommerson Online to expand from casino games into sports betting in the Netherlands.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novomatic | Not stated | Kansspelautoriteit extends Novomatic Nederland licence to 2035 | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Dutch court upholds KSA refusal of unnamed provider’s licence application | Not stated |
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The Kansspelautoriteit has opened an application process for the Netherlands’ land-based horse-racing totalisator licence, reportedly. Interested providers can apply in early 2027; the licence held by ZEbetting & Gaming Nederland expires on 30 June 2027.
The Kansspelautoriteit extended Novomatic Nederland’s licence for ten years, making it valid from 16 April 2025 to 16 April 2035. The renewed licence no longer carries the additional conditions that previously applied, according to Novomatic Nederland.
The Kansspelautoriteit will open applications on 4 January 2027 for the Netherlands’ exclusive land-based horse-racing totalizer licence. The application window closes on 31 January, the fee is €40,900, and the next five-year licence will run from 30 June 2027 to 30 June 2032.
The Kansspelautoriteit launched a campaign aimed at young adults in the Netherlands ahead of the 2026 World Cup, focusing on sports betting risks. The campaign features former footballer Glenn Helder and includes social media content and a website where visitors can test their knowledge of betting risks.
The Netherlands’ Kansspelautoriteit published a guide on sports betting integrity intended to reduce match-fixing risks. The guidance provides information for operators.