Dutch online gambling market contracts after 2024 deposit cap, regulator confirms

The Dutch online gambling market has experienced a contraction following the introduction of mandatory monthly deposit limits in 2024, according to the country’s gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). The authority has released two separate reports covering the entirety of 2025 and the first half of 2026, focusing on the licensed gambling sector in the Netherlands.

The mandatory deposit limits were implemented as part of broader reforms aimed at promoting safer gambling and protecting consumers from excessive losses. The KSA’s latest data indicates that these measures have contributed to a shrinking market, with the regulator stating that the online gaming segment has declined as players adjust to the new restrictions.

The reports provide a comprehensive overview of the Dutch licensed gambling market during these periods, including both online and land-based operations. The KSA has not specified the exact size of the contraction in its published summaries, but the trend is clear: the market is still adapting to the 2024 reforms.

These findings come amid ongoing discussions about the balance between player protection and market viability in the Netherlands. The KSA continues to monitor the situation closely, particularly as operators and consumers adjust to the deposit limit framework. The regulator's detailed data will inform future policy decisions on gambling regulation in the country.