The Netherlands’ Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) plans to introduce a limited operating licence for venues offering only skill-based gaming machines. The regulator expects applications to undergo a shorter review and says it will provide details of the application process soon.
Operators offering only skill-based machines could apply through a separate licence with a shorter review process.
| 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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