gokaanbieders

Gokaanbieders, or gambling providers, are entities that offer gambling services to consumers, including online casinos, sports betting, poker rooms, and lotteries. They operate on platforms that host games of chance or skill for money or prizes and may be based in the Netherlands or abroad. The Dutch framework for online gambling is overseen by the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). Since the remote gambling regime was established, online operators wishing to offer services to Dutch players must hold a license from the KSA or operate under Netherlands-approved conditions. Licensing covers integrity, fairness, and safeguards for players, as well as responsible gaming obligations.

Providers must implement age and identity verification, secure payment processing, and fair gaming standards using tested random-number generation. They are required to implement measures to prevent problem gambling, including self-exclusion options, spending limits, and cooling-off periods, and to comply with anti-money-laundering rules and transaction monitoring. Advertising by gokaanbieders is subject to regulatory controls intended to protect consumers and reduce excessive gambling.

The market includes online bookmakers for sports and events, online casinos, poker rooms, and licensed lotteries; land-based casinos and gaming arcades also form part of the broader gambling landscape. International operators may offer Dutch services only if authorized by the KSA or if they operate under a compatible licensing regime. The regulatory regime aims to balance consumer protection, game integrity, and tax revenue while adapting to technological advances and changing consumer behavior.