The Netherlands’ Kansspelautoriteit has introduced a limited licence for businesses operating skill machines, with applications open immediately. The regulator said the licence may have a shorter review process; it plans to publish application details in the coming weeks.
Operators limited to skill machines can apply for a licence distinct from those covering other gaming machines.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTO, Holland Casino | Not stated | KSA outlines Dutch gambling licence renewal framework for 2026 | Not stated | |
| Vbet, Pragmatic Play | Not stated | VBET launches online casino in the Netherlands | Not stated | |
| VL Holland | Not stated | VL Holland director Carlos Strazzer planned to seek a Dutch online gambling licence | Not stated | |
| LiveScore Bet, tombola | Not stated | Kansspelautoriteit explains revised online gambling licence rules | Not stated | |
| ComeOn Group, Tulipa Ent Limited | Not stated | ComeOn launches GetLucky under its Dutch gambling licence | Not stated |
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