Licensed online gambling operators in the Netherlands generated €670 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the first half of 2026, an 11% increase from €602 million in the second half of 2025, according to the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). The regulator said the men’s football World Cup in June and July probably contributed to the rise.
Online casino games accounted for 73% of the total, approximately €492 million, while sports betting represented 24%, or around €163 million. The average number of monthly player accounts increased to 1.48 million, although the KSA’s panel survey estimated that the number of unique monthly online players fell to about 490,000.
Channelisation remains a concern
The KSA estimated that licensed operators captured 59% of online GGR, up from 54%, leaving a substantial share with unlicensed sites. By player count, it estimated that 94% to 97% of online gamblers used licensed platforms. The difference between player and revenue shares suggests that the unlicensed segment may be disproportionately important in monetary terms.
For affiliates, the figures indicate a market where legal revenue has rebounded but channelisation and player protection remain central regulatory issues. The underlying source is the KSA’s H1 2026 monitoring report.