Kansspelautoriteit

Kansspelautoriteit (Gambling Authority) is the Dutch national regulator responsible for gambling. It oversees compliance with the legal framework governing games of chance in the Netherlands, including both physical venues and online platforms. The agency licenses operators that offer online gambling services to Dutch players and supervises all activities within the Dutch market to ensure integrity, consumer protection, and responsible gaming.

The agency’s remit includes issuing and renewing licenses, setting rules for game design and advertising, monitoring compliance with anti-money-laundering and consumer-protection requirements, and taking enforcement action against operators or individuals that violate the law. It also conducts research and provides information to players about safe gambling and recognizing problem gambling.

Kansspelautoriteit works with other national authorities, the police, and European partners to combat fraud, money laundering, and illegal gambling. It maintains public registries of licensed operators and publishes enforcement decisions and safety guidelines to help operators comply with obligations and to inform consumers.

The governing framework is the Dutch Gambling Act, which aims to create a safe, transparent, and reliable gambling market, protect minors, and promote responsible play. The KSA operates as a government agency, reporting to the Dutch government under the applicable ministerial structure. It often collaborates with industry and consumer groups to improve the regulatory regime and market oversight.